ADDITIONAL EVENTS
IOWA LAWN PARTY
PRESENTED BY IOWA WINE & BEER
Sunday, June 3 • 2 - 6 pm
This year, we're celebrating all things local. And what better way than with an Iowa Lawn Party at our very own Jasper Winery! This new Winefest event is dedicated to enjoying the great things made in our state with samples from local wineries and micro-breweries and local food products. Enjoy it all while listening to music from a favorite Iowa band.
COMMUNITY TASTING
Monday, June 4 • 5 - 7 pm
Our very own local grocery store, and this year's presenting sponsor, is getting in on the Winefest fun. Community members are invited to stop by their local Dahl's grocery store for a free wine tasting featuring some fantastic Winefest wines!
WINE FLIGHTS
Tuesday, June 5 • 6 - 8 pm
Age-Worthy Whites
Gateway Market
Sure, it's rare to meet someone shopping for a bottle of Riesling they intend to lay down for the next 30 years, but aging reds is old news and not nearly as rewarding as buying a bottle of Chenin Blanc from Savennières that costs a fraction of Barolo and will last longer. Join Abbe for an evening of mind-blowing enlightenment and see what time can do to the most simple and affordable white wines.
Champagne Uncorked: From Grape to Glass
Vintage Wine & Spirits
Love Champagne but don't know the finer details? Curt from Vintage Wine & Spirits will introduce you to the world of this sparkling wine as you learn the production process, the different varieties and how to read those fancy French labels. There's no better way to learn than by tasting!
Pinot Noir and Rhone-Style Blends
Ingersoll Wine & Spirits at Willis Infiniti
Enjoy an elegant night of hand-crafted wines and fine cheeses from Maytag Dairy Farms at this unique, California-themed tasting of pinot noir and Rhone-style blends from Santa Barbara County. This amazing event is hosted by Ingersoll Wine & Spirits in the brand-new Willis Auto Campus Infiniti showroom.
Wine and Cheese Pairing
WineStyles West Glen & WineStyles Johnston
Let the knowledgeable staff at WineStyles lead you through an enlightening tasting of eight wines and eight cheeses expertly selected to illustrate the nuances of pairing the right wine with the right cheese. Classes will be held at both the West Glen and Johnston locations.
PRICE: $36 ($30 for Wine Club Members)
Wine Made Simple
Sbrocco
Don't know your Bordeaux from your Blanc? This class is for you! At Wine Made Simple stewards at Sbrocco's Retail Wine Shop will offer up a quick course in wine basics. From wine varieties to deciphering labels, to learning to describe what you taste and proper tasting procedure - this class will give you the confidence to mingle with Des Moines' biggest aficionados.
SHE SAID WINE - HE SAID BEER
Wednesday, June 6 • 6 pm
Get the best of all worlds at this happenin' Hump Day event! Raccoon River Brewing Company and Gateway Market will treat you to a multi-course dinner paired with both a wine and a microbrew. It's a dinner that offers something for everyone, all at a reasonable price!