Feast Staff
Wine dinners have been on the rise in recent years, and for good reason. The events give oenophiles and fans of the dining scene a way to explore the best of both worlds at some of their favorite restaurants around St. Louis.
Grab your date, grab some friends, or take yourself out for an evening apart from your normal routine. Here, we’ve compiled a list of wine dinners popping up around St. Louis in the coming weeks and months that cater to beginners and experts alike.
3-Course Sherry Dinner at Idol Wolf
Where: Idol Wolf at 21c St. Louis, 1528 Locust Street, St. Louis, Missouri
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“Join us on Thursday, March 20, for a trip to the Sherry Triangle in the Cádiz province of southwestern Spain famous for its sherry production. Special guest speaker Dana Atwell of Vinoteca Wines will take you through a guided tour of one of the most storied drinking traditions of Iberia. We will be featuring six fortified wines including a welcome cocktail and snacks along with a three-course pairing menu inspired by the menu of Idol Wolf.”
Five Course Tasting with Copper Cane Wines at Cleveland-Heath
Where: Cleveland-Heather, 106 North Main St., Edwardsville, IL 62025
“Join us for a five-Course Tasting Dinner with Copper Cane wines. We will have one seating at 6:30 p.m. Reserve your spot today with a $20 deposit that will be put towards your meal that evening. $130 five-course meal with wine pairings”
Big Bubbles Brunch at Sasha’s Wine Bar on DeMun
Where: Sasha’s Wine Bar, 706 DeMun, St. Louis, Missouri
“Enjoy glasses of Champagne and other luxury bubbles, a special brunch menu, and sparkling samples from our “bubbles-tender” Sommelier Denise Mueller. This event has limited seating, $65 plus tax and gratuity ($30 deposit required).”
Spring in France Wine Dinner at Bowood by Niche
Where: Bowood by Niche, 4605 Olive St., St. Louis, Missouri
Join us on Thursday March 27 for a taste of France in Spring at Bowood by Niche!
This month’s wine dinner features a lineup of unique and unexpected French wines, with education from Dana Atwell of Vinoteca. Guests will enjoy a menu prepared by Bowood by Niche executive chef Jonathan Duffe, featuring early spring produce and inspired by dishes that one might find in the French countryside. Celebrate the arrival of spring with Bowood’s take on French cuisine, and subvert your expectations of French wine with Vinoteca’s portfolio.
This is a ticketed, limited capacity event in the Bowood dining room, with two seatings at 5:15 and 7:30. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase wine to take home at the conclusion of dinner.
Casa Don Alfonso and Ornellaia Dinner
Where: Casa Don Alfonso – The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis, 100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton, Missouri
“Join us for a one-of-a-kind five-course dinner, expertly paired with new and rare vintage wines from Ornellaia – one of Tuscany’s most esteemed wineries, renowned for redefining Italian winemaking since the mid-20th century. The distinguished winemaker and oenologist, Denise Cosentino, will personally guide this unforgettable experience. Reservations will be confirmed upon receipt of your credit card information. A team member will contact you to finalize the details. Please note that cancellations within 14 days of the event or no-shows will be charged the full price.”
Around the World Wine Dinner at Missouri Botanical Garden
When: Friday, March 28 (Greece); Friday, April 11 (Chile); Friday, May 30 (The Midwest) and more.
Where: Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri
“Dine on delicious offerings inspired by the finest wine-producing regions from around the world as a wine expert guides your tasting experience.
6:30 p.m. cocktail hour (beverages available for purchase) | 7 p.m. dinner begins
$105 per person includes full meal and wine pairings for each course.”
Around the World Wine Dinners at the Whittemore House
Where: the Whittemore House, 6440 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri
“On April 4, join us at the Whittemore House for a five-course wine dinner featuring cuisine from Croatia, Bosnia, Slovenia and the Balkan Peninsula, with an emphasis on strong flavors, spicy ingredients and pickled vegetables. The cost to attend is $85 per person. We will be accepting a limited number of reservations, so please make yours soon.”
Winemaker Dinner Series with Take Root Hospitality: Domaine de Cristia ‘Châteauneuf-du-Pape’
When: Wednesday, April 9
Where: Bistro La Floraison, 7637 Wydown Blvd., Clayton, Missouri
“Take Root Hospitality (which includes Vicia, Bistro la Floraison & Winslow’s Table) is excited to announce an exclusive dinner series featuring Winemakers From Around the World. From Napa Valley to Barbaresco and Châteauneuf-du-Pape to the Columbia Gorge, each event will highlight carefully selected wines and feature visiting winemakers sharing their personal stories and insights behind their bottles.”
From Rioja to Porto: A Wine & Dine Experience of Spain & Portugal
When: Wednesday, April 16
Where: The Gin Room & Salve Osteria
“Join us for an unforgettable evening of wine, culture, and culinary delight at our Spain & Portugal wine dinner. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of these two iconic wine regions as we take you on a sensory journey through 13 exquisite wines, each telling a unique story of its origin, heritage, and craftsmanship paired beautifully with five culinary courses inspired by Spain & Portugal. This is more than just a dinner; it’s an experience that celebrates the spirit of Spain and Portugal, from the elegant reds of Rioja to the crisp whites of Vinho Verde, and beyond.”
Five Course Tasting with Molly Dooker Wines at Cleveland-Heath
Where: Cleveland-Heath, 106 North Main St., Edwardsville, IL 62025
“Join us for a five-course tasting dinner with Molly Dooker wines. We will have one seating at 6:30 p.m. Reserve your spot today with a $20 deposit that will be put towards your meal that evening. $130 five-course meal with wine pairings”
Winemaker Dinner Series with Take Root Hospitality: Bruliam Wines Winemaker Dinner
Where: Vicia, 4260 Forest Park Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri
“Take Root Hospitality (which includes Vicia, Bistro la Floraison & Winslow’s Table) is excited to announce an exclusive dinner series featuring Winemakers From Around the World. From Napa Valley to Barbaresco and Châteauneuf-du-Pape to the Columbia Gorge, each event will highlight carefully selected wines and feature visiting winemakers sharing their personal stories and insights behind their bottles.”
Where: Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, Missouri
“Join us Saturday May 17 for the 5th annual Uncorked: STL at the St. Louis Science Center. Sip & savor over 100 wines and bubblies from across the globe plus some “outside the bottle” beverages. Also enjoy full, after-hours access to the museum with interactive exhibits, science demos, planetarium shows, a DJ, photo booth and more!”
Spring Harvest: A Vegetarian Wine Dinner at Akar
Where: Akar, 7641 Wydown Blvd., Clayton, Missouri
“Celebrate the season with a vibrant, plant-forward dining experience! Join us for Spring Harvest, a specially curated four-course vegetarian dinner by Chef Bernie Lee. Featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients and a global twist on bold and unexpected flavors, expertly paired with unique fine wine.”
Winemaker Dinner Series with Take Root Hospitality: Paitin Barbaresco Winemaker Dinner
Where: Bistro La Floraison, 7637 Wydown Blvd., Clayton, Missouri
“Take Root Hospitality (which includes Vicia, Bistro la Floraison & Winslow’s Table) is excited to announce an exclusive dinner series featuring Winemakers From Around the World. From Napa Valley to Barbaresco and Châteauneuf-du-Pape to the Columbia Gorge, each event will highlight carefully selected wines and feature visiting winemakers sharing their personal stories and insights behind their bottles.”