Summer Wine Essentials
What to Drink When It's Warm Outside
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Service Description
Best for Curious wine drinkers who want to feel confident choosing wines for warm weather, gatherings, and everyday enjoyment—without overthinking it. Summer Wine Essentials is a guided tasting experience designed to help you navigate what to drink when the weather warms up. As temperatures rise, the way we experience wine changes. Heavier wines can feel overwhelming, while the right selections feel refreshing, balanced, and effortless. Led by Suzanne Bonham, this session focuses on helping you understand why certain wines shine in warmer weather and how to confidently choose bottles that feel just as good on a relaxed patio evening as they do at a gathering with friends. Through curated tastings and relaxed discussion, you’ll explore a selection of 4 to 5 summer friendly wines that highlight freshness, acidity, and versatility. Along the way, you’ll learn how temperature, acidity, and body shape the way a wine feels in warmer weather, what makes a wine feel refreshing rather than heavy, and how to choose bottles that suit patios, picnics, and casual gatherings without overcomplicating the experience. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what to look for when selecting summer wines, a set of go to styles you can confidently order or purchase, and the ability to make choices that feel intentional rather than uncertain. Format In-person · Instructor-led educational tasting Duration 2 hours
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Default Booking, Cancellation, and Waitlist Policy By booking a service with The Wineologist, you agree to the policies outlined below. Full details are available on our website in the complete Booking Policy. Booking and Payment Bookings are subject to availability and are confirmed once payment and written confirmation are received. Full payment is required at the time of booking unless otherwise stated. Private or corporate events may require a deposit to secure the date, with the remaining balance due prior to the event. Cancellations and Changes Cancellation and refund eligibility vary by service type and timing. Please refer to the Refund and Cancellation Policy on our website for specific terms. Requests to change dates, times, or guest counts must be submitted in advance and are subject to availability. No Shows and Late Arrivals Events begin promptly at the scheduled start time. Late arrivals may not be able to join once the educational portion has begun. No shows and last minute cancellations may be non refundable. Waitlists If an event is full, you may request to be placed on a waitlist. Placement on a waitlist does not guarantee a spot. If space becomes available, participants will be contacted in the order requests were received and must confirm promptly to secure the opening. Wine and Food All services provided by The Wineologist are educational in nature. Wine and food are not sold. When applicable, wine and food may be provided by the client or arranged separately as reimbursable expenses for educational tasting purposes. Age Requirement All participants must be 21 years of age or older for events involving alcohol. Proof of age may be required. For full details, please review the complete Booking Policy on our website before reserving your experience.
Contact Details
525 South White Street, Wake Forest, NC, USA
919-480-8959
suzanne@thewineologist.com