Upcoming Events at Belle Meade Winery

How to Understand Wine from Grapes to Glass

Join our next "How to" class on Understanding Wine from Grapes to Glass, an immersive educational tasting that reveals the remarkable journey behind every bottle. From vineyard site and growing season to harvest decisions, fermentation, aging, and blending, this guided experience walks you through the key stages that shape a wine’s character.

Through a curated flight of wines, you’ll explore how climate, soil, and winemaking choices influence structure, aroma, texture, and finish. Designed for both curious beginners and seasoned enthusiasts, this event transforms technical concepts into engaging, sensory understanding – giving you the confidence to better appreciate what’s in your glass.



Discover how intention in the vineyard becomes expression in the glass.

Key Topics:

– Wine Grape Basics (major varietals vs. table grapes)

– Wine Harvest Cycle, Climate, and Terroir Influence

– Harvest Timing & Ripeness Decisions

– Red vs White vs Rosé Production Differences

– Oak Aging vs Stainless Steel

– How Winemaking Choices and Aging Impact Flavor and Structure

Bonnie's Social Club: Herbal Hour

Join us in welcoming spring at Bonnie’s with an evening inspired by the garden and the fresh flavors of the season.

This interactive cocktail gathering features botanical drinks crafted with Bonnie’s signature focus on bourbon and wine, alongside a guided build-your-own shrub station. You’ll combine fruit, vinegars, sweeteners, and fresh herbs as part of a take-home botanical cocktail kit, and leave with key components from Bonnie’s featured cocktails, plus recipe guidance to bring your creation from garden to glass at home.

Whether you’re a longtime bourbon lover or simply curious, these drinks are designed to feel bright, seasonal, and approachable. Settle in with thoughtfully prepared cocktails, light bites for grazing, and a relaxed communal atmosphere that’s just as inviting for groups as it is for solo guests.

Your ticket includes:

• A welcome spritzer and a specialty craft cocktail
• Guided shrub station
• A take-home botanical cocktail kit with recipe cards
• Appetizers and snacks for grazing
  
  

Limited seats. Good drinks. Great company.