The Carolina Club Food, Wine and Fine Spirits Group represents a collective group of Club Members interested in the learning, tasting and discovering about the many foods, wines and fine spirits offered throughout the world. Each month a various selection of discovery opportunities are provided via tastings, dinners and cooking demonstrations. When available, nationally recognized industry experts will be part of the events to educate and provide professional experience. We encourage Members who have a heart discovery and a love of culinary, wines and spirits to be a part of the Food, Wine and Fine Spirits Group.

Confirmed Event Descriptions

JANUARY

Food & Wine Dinner
Thursday, January 17
Wines of South Africa
6PM Welcome Reception
6:30PM Dinner

Wine / Spirits / Beer Tasting
Thursday, January 24
Featuring Pinot Noirs
Taste a selection of 5 Pinot Noirs, both on the current Carolina Club Wine List and those being considered for placement. Chef Oscar provides a selection of foods for the pairings.

FEBRUARY

Chef’s Cooking Class
Monday, February 4
Cooking with Chocolate
A perfect time of year to learn the delicious uses of chocolate both for dessert and as an ingredient in cooking.

Wine / Spirits / Beer Tasting
Thursday, February 21
Single Malt Scotch
Learn and taste the difference of Scotch whisky from the Highlands, Speyside, Islay and the Lowlands. Become informed on the distilling and fermentation process, single malts vs. blended scotch and the years of craftsmanship to develop fine Scotch whisky.

 
MARCH

Food & Wine Dinner
Thursday, March 21
Seafood & Chardonnay
Enjoy an evening of tasting selections of lighter to fuller and oakey chardonnays as Chef Oscar pairs selections of fresh seafood tastes throughout the evening.

Wine / Spirits / Beer Tasting
Friday, March 1
Irish / European Beer Tasting
Sample a selection of 5 international beers as you get your taste buds ready for St. Pat’s Day.

APRIL

Chef’s Cooking Class
Date to be announced
Cooking with Fresh Herbs
Chef Oscar demonstrates best use of fresh herbs in cooking, proper drying techniques and hints on how to maintain your own herb garden.

Wine / Spirits / Beer Tasting
Date to be announced
Classic & Culture Martinis
Sample classic Martini recipes and taste what’s the hot trending drink in the local and national scene.

MAY

Food & Wine Dinner
Date to be announced
Wines of France
Designed as the night of classic French recipes paired with wines from the French wine region. Possible wine selections from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace, Cote du Rhone and Loire

Wine / Spirits / Beer Tasting
Date to be announced
Beers of Mexiico
Sample 6 great beers brewed and bottles in Mexico as Chef Oscar creates a display of Mexican foods perfect to balance the evening.

JUNE

Chef’s Cooking Class
Date TBD Summer Grilling

Wine / Spirits / Beer Tasting
Date TBD Light Summer White Wines

JULY

Food & Wine Dinner
Date TBD Wines of South America

Wine / Spirits / Beer Tasting
Date TBD Fine Rums of the Caribbean

AUGUST

Chef’s Cooking Class
Date TBD To be Announced

Wine / Spirits / Beer Tasting
Date TBD Tequila Tasting

SEPTEMBER

Food & Wine Dinner
Date TBD Australian Wine Dinner

Wine / Spirits / Beer Tasting
Date TBD To be Announced

OCTOBER

Chef’s Cooking Class
Date TBD To be Announced

Wine / Spirits / Beer Tasting
Date TBD Oktoberfest Beers

NOVEMBER
Food & Wine Dinner
Date TBD The Tastes of Italy

Wine / Spirits / Beer Tasting
Date TBD Champagnes & Sparklers

DECEMBER 

Chef’s Cooking Class
Date TBD To be Announced

Wine / Spirits / Beer Tasting
Date TBD Fine Liqueurs