First Wednesday of Every Month | 7–9 PM
Led by Adam Venable
Includes 6–12 wines + light food pairings

Wine School is our monthly deep dive into a single wine region, producer, grape variety, or theme—designed to make wine feel approachable, layered, and genuinely fun.

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month from 7–9pm at Burle's, where sommelier and wine educator Adam Venable leads an engaging, conversational exploration of the world's most exciting wines. Each session blends storytelling, guided tasting, and thoughtful discussion in a relaxed setting—never a lecture.

Every month features a unique lineup of wines paired with a rotating light food experience inspired by the evening's theme, creating a delicious way to explore how wine and food complement one another.

Interactive and welcoming to all experience levels, Wine School is built for curious drinkers—whether you're just beginning your wine journey or looking to deepen your knowledge.

What to Expect

- A guided tasting of 6–12 wines, depending on the month's theme

- A rotating food pairing inspired by the featured region or wines

- Insight into producers, terroir, grape varieties, and winemaking styles

- Interactive discussion and Q&A with Adam

- Practical takeaways you'll actually use when ordering, buying, and enjoying wine

Seating is intentionally limited to keep the experience intimate, interactive, and conversation-driven.

Tickets are released monthly and frequently sell out.

Join us each month as we explore a new corner of the wine world—one region, one story, and one unforgettable lineup of wines at a time.

September Wine School

Sonoma: California's Coastal Wine Country

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 7 - 9pm

This September, we're heading west to explore one of the world's most celebrated wine regions: Sonoma County, California.

While Napa often steals the spotlight, Sonoma is where many of California's most site-driven, nuanced wines are born. Influenced by cool Pacific fog, rugged coastlines, ancient soils, and a remarkable diversity of microclimates, Sonoma is home to some of the country's most exciting Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Rhône varietals.

Throughout the evening, we'll taste twelve exceptional wines from many of Sonoma's most acclaimed producers, including RAEN, Kistler, Merry Edwards, Hirsch Vineyards, Ridge, Paul Hobbs, and Lioco. Along the way, we'll explore the distinct personalities of the Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Mountain, Freestone-Occidental, and beyond—discovering how climate, elevation, and terroir shape each bottle.

As always, Sommelier Adam Venable will guide us through the region's history, vineyards, producers, and winemaking philosophies while we taste some of California's most compelling wines.

Whether you're already a California wine lover or simply curious to discover what makes Sonoma so special, this promises to be one of our most exciting Wine School evenings yet.

12 wines. One incredible region. Join us as we journey through Sonoma.

Featured Wines

Chardonnay

  • Lioco Estero Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

  • RAEN Lady Marjorie Chardonnay 2024

  • Kistler Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay 2024

Aromatic & White Varietals

  • Titus Vineyards Catie's Corner Viognier 2023

  • Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Pinot Noir

  • Hirsch Vineyards San Andreas Pinot Noir 2023 (Magnum)

  • RAEN Freestone-Occidental Bodega Pinot Noir 2024

  • Paul Hobbs George Menini Estate Pinot Noir 2023

  • Merry Edwards Meredith Estate Pinot Noir 2021

Signature Sonoma Reds

  • Ridge Vineyards Geyserville 2023 (375 mL)

  • Lioco Fondo Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Yes. Charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter is provided to complement the wines.

  • Wine School takes place in the lounge below Burle’s at our long table — you’ll find us there.

  • Wine School is hosted the first Wednesday of every month from 7–9pm.

  • Tickets are limited and typically non-refundable, but you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend if you can’t make it.