First Wednesday of Every Month | 7–9 PM
Led by Adam Venable
Includes 6–10 wines + charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter
Wine School is our monthly deep dive into a single region, producer, or theme — designed to make wine feel approachable, layered, and genuinely fun.
We gather the first Wednesday of every month from 7–9pm at Burle’s, led by sommelier and wine educator Adam Venable. Each session blends storytelling and guided tasting in a relaxed, conversational setting — never a lecture.
Guests taste 6–10 wines, depending on the focus for the month, alongside thoughtfully curated charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter.
Interactive and welcoming to all levels, Wine School is built for curious drinkers — whether you're just getting started or already deep in the details.
What to expect:
A guided tasting of 6–10 wines
Insight into region, producers, and winemaking styles
Discussion and Q&A with Adam
Charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter
Takeaways you’ll actually use when ordering or buying wine
Seating is intentionally limited to keep the experience conversational and intimate.
Tickets are released monthly and tend to sell out.
Join us the first Wednesday of each month and explore wine in a way that’s equal parts educational and enjoyable.
Join us for June Wine School as we explore Ridge Vineyards — one of California’s most celebrated producers — through old-vine Zinfandel, mountain Cabernet, crisp summer whites, and the legendary Monte Bello, thoughtfully paired with charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter.
June Wine School
Ridge Vineyards
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 7 - 9pm
This month, we’re heading to California to explore one of the most important and quietly influential producers in American wine: Ridge Vineyards.
Founded in the Santa Cruz Mountains and shaped by legendary winemaker Paul Draper, Ridge built its reputation by doing things differently — championing old vineyards, minimal intervention winemaking, and a deep belief that great wines should reflect place above all else. Long before ingredient transparency and natural winemaking became industry buzzwords, Ridge was already practicing restraint, transparency, and site-driven farming.
Throughout the evening, we’ll taste our way through a lineup that spans fresh summer whites, old-vine field blends, mountain Cabernet, and one of California’s most iconic wines. The tasting lineup includes:
• Chenin Blanc Heringer 2025
• Rosé Lytton Estate 2025
• Grenache Blanc Adelaida 2024
• Zinfandel East Bench 2023
• Geyserville 2023
• Zinfandel Paso Robles 2023
• Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
• Monte Bello 2022
• Petite Sirah Lytton Estate 2022
From old vines planted in the 1880s to high-elevation vineyards cooled by Pacific winds, these wines tell the story of a producer that has always valued place over trend. We’ll finish with Ridge’s legendary Monte Bello — the historic wine that famously outperformed some of Bordeaux’s greatest estates in a re-staging of the Judgment of Paris tasting decades later.
As always, Adam Venable will guide us through the evening with stories, context, and approachable conversation alongside charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter.
Come thirsty.
Join us for June Wine School as we explore Ridge Vineyards — one of California’s most celebrated producers — through old-vine Zinfandel, mountain Cabernet, crisp summer whites, and the legendary Monte Bello, thoughtfully paired with charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question before joining us? Here’s everything you need to know about how Wine School works, what’s included, and what to expect.
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Not at all. Wine School is designed to be welcoming at every level — whether you’re just starting out or already have a well-developed palate.
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Parking is available in the garage beneath us, with the entrance off North Angier Avenue. After parking, take the elevator to Level 1 (BeltLine level). From there, enter through The Victorian plant shop or come up the stairs to the patio. Please bring your parking ticket for validation.
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Yes. Charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter is provided to complement the wines.
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Wine School takes place in the lounge below Burle’s at our long table — you’ll find us there.
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Wine School is hosted the first Wednesday of every month from 7–9pm.
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Tickets are limited and typically non-refundable, but you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend if you can’t make it.
