Wow, what a week for wine lovers!
Choose from a trio of events that will feature winery owners, the opportunity to sample some remarkable juice and, as always, a place to meet like-minded wine enthusiasts!
The events include:
* Matt Licklider of LIOCO at Sugar Daddy’s Wine Bar
Thursday, March 4, 6-8 p.m. LIOCO wine tasting with light appetizers. Sugar Daddy’s, 109 Jefferson St. $30 pp ++. Reservations: 912.335.5852.

* George Hendry of Hendry Wines at Vic;s on the River
Thursday, March 11, 6 p.m. Vic’s on The River, 26 E. Bay St., $79 pp++. Call Sean Dylan for reservations 912.721.1000.

* Andy Wilcox on Lambert Bridge at Cha Bella
Monday, March 8, 6:30 p.m. Cha Bella, 102 E. Broad St. $70 pp++. Reservations: 912.790.7888.

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The Bruery founder and brewmaster Patrick Rue will be the special guest at a dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m. at Noble Fare.

Rue has earned high praise in the media for his unique interpretations of traditional Belgian-style beers. For this event, beers being poured will include Orchard White, Saison de Lente, Saison Rue, Mischief and Rugbrød.

The event is $69 pp++. For information or reservations, call 912.443.3210.

Monday, Dec. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $20 pp. Tasting event only, limited seating. Call now for reservations, 236.5547.

Hemisphere Global Wines rep Tom Huffstetler will present a tasting of seven Napa Cabernet Sauvignons during this event at Elizabeth on 37th. Wines featured in the tasting will be:

Ruth’s Chris Savannah Beverage Manager Steve Horner says the Bay Street restaurant will host a tasting and sale of Duckhorn wines on Tuesday, Dec. 8, beginning at 6 p.m.

For $25, participants will get to taste from five Duckhorn wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Goldeneye Pinot Noir, Merlot, Parraduxx blend and the Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve.

The Savannah Convention and Visitors’ Bureau has expanded its holiday downtown festivities and rebranded the event as “Holly Days.”
The two-day event now includes a Friday, Nov. 27, wine tasting dubbed Holly Day Cheers. Participants will walk Broughton street, stopping in one of four tasting tents that will feature wines of The Americas, Spain and Italy, France and Germany and Australia and New Zealand.
Admission wristbands will be for sale preceding the event at a booth near the intersection of Abercorn and Broughton streets.