Blind Tasting Wine Down

Event Information

Join us for a night of blind tasting education and exploration! Kelly Cornett of A Cork in the Road, LLC is back in the theatre to host a fun night of blind tasting battles. She is bringing Joe Herrig of Georgia Crown Distributing along to co-host and share some of his insights from his WSET Diploma studies that will add a new level of knowledge to how you can identify these wines. Get ready to blind test your palate & try some new wines while comparing styles from various regions!

Tickets are $50 per person – each ticket includes tasting an educational lineup of 6 wines showcased throughout 3 rounds of blinded comparisons, a cheese & charcuterie spread, and lots of wine wisdom from Kelly & Joe!

Plus, attendees who choose to visit one of our bars or restaurants before or after the event will receive a special dining offer. Explore all our on-property dining options here.

 

ABOUT THE TALENT

Kelly Cornett of A Cork in the Road is a wine events and media consultant based in Atlanta with 10+ years of experience working in a wide range of roles in the wine industry from production to education. She used to manage a winery in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, but now she serves as Atlanta’s local wine concierge by designing pairings for wine dinners, teaching classes, and hosting tasting experiences – both in-person and virtually. She also hosts the “A Cork in the Road” Podcast that highlights people who are shaping the Southeast wine industry which was named The Hue Society’s “Podcast of the Year” in 2023. You can follow her for adventures and insights on Instagram @acorkintheroad and sign up for her newsletter on www.acorkintheroad.com.

Joe Herrig, Georgia Crown Distributing Company – Joe Herrig is a Certified Sommelier, Certified Specialist of Wine, and holds the Diploma with the Wine & Spirits Education Trust, the organization’s most-prestigious certification. He has over a decade of experience in the Atlanta wine wholesale industry, and currently serves as the Director of Education for Georgia Crown Distributing Company. An advocate of all things fermented, Joe enjoys sharing his love of wine, beer, and spirits with enthusiastic audiences.

 

 

 

PARKING

Complimentary valet validation is provided.

 

 

PRICE

Ticket Price: $50

*Gratuity is already included in ticket price. Tax will apply during checkout.

 

 

FINE PRINT

No menu substitutions.

Guests must be 21+ to attend.

Gratuity is already included in ticket price. Tax will apply during checkout.

Cancellations made up to 48 hours before the event will be refunded 100%. Under 48 hours there will be no refunds.

Third party ticketing sites are not affiliated with Epicurean Atlanta. Tickets cannot be marked up or resold. Only tickets purchased on-property at the hotel front desk or online at www.epicureanhotelatlanta.com are valid for entry.