The Wine Fairy

DFW Wine Events: July 2026

Dallas friends, are you ready for some fine wine and good times? From Paso Robles to Pinot Grigio, this month’s lineup includes themed tastings and classes you won’t want to miss!

Last updated 6/23/2026: We’re posting a little early this week in advance of the holiday weekend. More July 2026 events will be added as we confirm them. 🍷

As always at The Wine Fairy, we’ve done our best to make this info current and correct. Still, we always recommend that you double-check the details before traveling. Ticket prices include all taxes and fees except where noted.

VinoDays Summer Wine Around at Eataly Dallas

Thursday, July 2 at 5 PM – 8 PM

A walk-around tasting event dedicated to Italian wine! Sip your way through 24+ wines from across the country, paired with gourmet bites from Eataly’s kitchen. Ticket holders will also enjoy a special discount offer on wines to go! $30.31/person. Tickets via Eventbrite.

Where: Eataly Dallas, 8687 N Central Expy #2172, Dallas, TX 75225

Bastille Day with Sparkling French Wines and Cheese at Central Market (Plano)

Tuesday, July 14 at 6:30 PM

Celebrate Bastille Day with French bubbles and cheese pairings. $69.13/person. Tickets via Eventbrite.

Where: Central Market Plano, 320 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75075

Wine 101 at Blind Bishop (Dallas)

Wednesday, July 15 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Learn to taste wine like a pro with a two-hour, beginner-friendly session at Blind Bishop in Dallas’s Bishop Arts District. This Wine 101 class was designed by Dilek Caner, Master of Wine. It’s offered just a few times a year.

You will taste high-quality examples of six classic wines from around the world. A fun and educational way to level up your tasting skills and wine vocabulary! Light snacks (including foods to experiment with wine pairing) are provided. $92.01/person including sales tax. Reservations here.

Where: Blind Bishop, 310 Sunset Ave, Dallas, TX 75208

French Fries and French Wines at Messina Hof (Grapevine)

Saturday, July 18 at 1 PM – 3 PM

Wine pairings aren’t just for fancy foods! Sometimes, the perfect companion to a glass of wine is the humble fry.

In this guided tasting experience, you’ll enjoy five styles of fried-potato goodness along with five French grape varieties. Learn how acidity, bubbles, and tannin work together with fat, salt, and starch for the ultimate snacking experience.

$58.71/person includes all taxes, fees, and staff gratuity. Tickets here.

Where: Messina Hof Grapevine Winery, 201 South Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051

Sunkissed Vineyard Dinner at Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Various Locations)

Tuesday, July 14 or Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 PM

Carrabba’s July wine dinner is a four-course, summer-themed meal. Includes wine pairings from Chateau Ste. Michelle, Quilt, Belle Glos, and Decoy. $65/person, excluding tax and gratuity.

This limited dinner offer is available at three DFW locations: Dallas, Plano, and Hurst. Depending on your party size, you may be seated with other guests. Reservations required–call the restaurant or reserve online.

Where: Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Dallas),17548 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287

Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Plano), 3400 N Central Expressway, Plano, TX 75074

Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Hurst), 1101 Melbourne Rd Suite 6200, Hurst, TX 76053

DAOU Mountain Excellence: A Paso Robles Wine Dinner at Wine A Little (McKinney)

Wednesday, July 15 at 7 PM

Discover the power, elegance, and intense fruit profile of the Daou brothers’ wines from Paso Robles. Four courses, four luxurious wines–all in an intimate dining experience with your fellow wine lovers. $139.22/person includes all fees, taxes, and staff gratuity. Tickets via Eventbrite.

Where: Wine A Little, 7560 State Highway 121, Suite #150, McKinney, TX 75070

Uncorked: Pinot Grigio at Eataly Dallas

Saturday, July 18 at 3:30 PM

If you think Pinot Grigio is boring, you just might not have found the right one. Eataly’s beverage experts will assemble a flight of wines (with snacks!) to show the versatility and character of this classic grape.