Wine Lab monthly series!
Join us for a series of fun and informative monthly wine gatherings where we explore wines of Firestone Vineyard and the Foley Food & Wine Society. We will feature three partner wineries from across California and beyond, taking a deep dive into the wines and common themes among them. Led by Sommelier Billie Rolla, Wine Labs include hands-on experiments, small group conversation, some friendly competition and wine, so bring a friend or loved one and meet other fun wine enthusiasts. Absolutely no previous wine knowledge is necessary!
Saturday, October 12, 1-3pm:
Sommelier Billie Rolla will lead a group of wine enthusiasts in “Making Sense of Scents”, a wine tasting that includes hands-on experiments, small group conversation, and of course sipping on some fantastic wines! This is a great lab for both red and white wine drinkers.
Join us as we journey into the world of blind tasting in this month’s Wine Lab. More than just a fun party trick, blind tasting teaches us how to really get to know and describe a wine. Blind tasting may seem intimidating, but there are some great insider tricks that will have you tasting and talking like a pro! No matter what your level, this Wine Lab will give you the tools to start to confidently blind taste. There will be a chance for you to flex your new skills at the end with a prize for the guest with the highest score!
The cost of this Wine Lab includes one seat at the table, with small bites, so feel free to invite friends to purchase tickets or attend solo and make new friends with a shared love for wine. Wines will be made available for purchase at a special Wine Lab only 30% discount.
Firestone Cellar Club and FFW Members: $40 per guest
General Public – $50 per guest
No animals permitted, as this event takes place in our HACCP certified winery.
Sunday, November 10, 1-3pm:
Sommelier Billie Rolla will lead a group of wine enthusiasts in “Food & Wine Dynamics: Thanksgiving Edition”. We will explore how the basics of food and wine pairing through some edible experiments, and then the group will test their newfound skills by pairings some traditional Thanksgiving dishes while sipping on some fantastic wines! This is a great lab for both red and white wine drinkers looking to find those perfect pairing wines for their Thanksgiving feasts.
The cost of this Wine Lab includes one seat at the table, with small bites, so feel free to invite friends to purchase tickets or attend solo and make new friend with a shared love for wine. Wines will be made available for purchase at a special Wine Lab only 30% discount.
Firestone Cellar Club and FFW Members: $40 per guest
General Public – $50 per guest
No animals permitted, as this event takes place in our HACCP certified winery.
Sunday, December 15, 1-3pm:
Sommelier Billie Rolla will lead a group of wine enthusiasts in “The History of Wine”, a wine tasting that includes hands-on experiments, small group conversation, and of course sipping on some fantastic wines! This is a great lab for both red and white wine drinkers.
Let’s celebrate the coming new year with a look at the past. Join us in a small group setting as we journey from the grape’s domestication through the spread of Greek and Roman culture to the birth of new nations, all with wine at the helm. There will be experiments, toasts, and immersion so come ready to meet new friends and toast to another good year! This is the most fun and raucous Wine Lab of the year. Party people welcome.
The cost of this Wine Lab includes one seat at the table, with small bites, so feel free to invite friends to purchase tickets or attend solo and make new friends with a shared love for wine. Wines will be made available for purchase at a special Wine Lab only 30% discount.
Firestone Cellar Club and FFW Members: $40 per guest
General Public – $50 per guest
No animals permitted, as this event takes place in our HACCP certified winery.