Here’s our monthly wine event roundup just for you–our thirsty, thirsty North Texas wine pals! From wine dinners to educational classes, here’s what to eat and drink as we wait for fall.
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.
Paso Robles Uncorked Wine Dinner at Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Various Locations)
Wednesday, September 2 or Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 PM
A four-course culinary experience celebrating Paso Robles and its bold, expressive reds. Taste wines from Austin Hope, DAOU, and J. Lohr alongside hearty Italian fare. $60/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
An Evening with Dave Phinney of Our Lady of Guadalupe Winery (Dallas)
Thursday, September 3 at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
A happy hour with pioneering American winemaker David Phinney, founder of Orin Swift Cellars and owner of Our Lady of Guadalupe Vineyards in Sta. Rita Hills. Guests will enjoy a flight of five Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines paired with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres. $50/person. Tickets via Eventbrite.
Where: Central Market Dallas, 5750 East Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75206
Bubbles, Brunch, and Munch at Winestein’s (Grapevine)
Sunday, September 6 at 12:00 PM
Taste and compare eight sparkling wines from around the world! Champagne, Crémant, Cava, and Prosecco are expertly paired with an assortment of brunch-y munchies. A Sunday afternoon tasting experience at Winestein’s that’s fun and educational, too. $69/person. Tickets here.
Where: Winestein’s Tasting Room, 280 North Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051
French Wine and Cheese Class at Blind Bishop (Dallas)
Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
A beginner-friendly class with wines curated by Dilek Caner, Master of Wine. Taste a minimum of six wines from classic regions of France paired with artisanal cheeses. Explore food-pairing theory in the most delicious way! $92.01/person including sales tax. Tickets here.
Where: Blind Bishop, 310 Sunset Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
Wine & Run Wednesday: Strides & Sips (Addison)
Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Lace up your sneakers for an evening walk or run, followed by a glass of wine with new friends! A supportive exercise group for women that lets you choose your pace group: WalkHERs, StrideHERs, or RunHERs. The route ends at Vitruvian Tavern in Addison which offers a variety of bites and sips.
A free community event hosted by Chicks with Kicks. You can RSVP on Eventbrite to help the organizers prepare.
Where: Vitruvian Park, 3875 Ponte Avenue, Addison, TX 75001
Germany Uncorked: Beyond Riesling (Southlake)
Thursday, September 10 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Everybody knows Riesling–but there’s so much more to German wine. Discover the dry, flavorful styles defining this historic wine-producing country. You will taste several wines paired with a traditional Brotzeit board.
$48.63/person. Tickets here.
Where: Central Market Southlake, 1425 East Southlake Boulevard, Southlake, TX 76092
Meet the Winemakers: Stringer Cellars & Lupin Ranch Dinner (Plano)
Friday, September 11 at 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Central Market Plano presents a paired dinner featuring two distinctive California wineries: Lupin Ranch and Stringer Cellars.
Casey Stringer (winemaker for both wineries) and Chris Meyer (vintner and part owner) will be on hand to answer questions about their vineyards and winemaking philosophy. Guests will sit down for an elegant four-course meal, beginning with Seared Scallops with Beurre Blanc and ending with Spiced Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Cherry Sauce. $156.25/person. Tickets via Eventbrite.
Where: Central Market Plano, 320 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75075
Hess Collection Wine Dinner at Wine a Little (McKinney)
Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Connect with fellow wine lovers over iconic wines from Napa’s Mount Veeder. This month’s four-course tasting menu feautures Hess Collection. Hosted by Wine A Little.
$139.22/person includes all taxes, fees, and waitstaff gratuity. Tickets via Eventbrite.
Where: Wine A Little, 7560 State Hwy 121 Suite 150, McKinney, TX 75070
40th Annual GrapeFest: A Texas Wine Experience (Grapevine)
Thursday, September 17 at 11:00 AM to Sunday, September 20 at 6:00 PM
Enjoy the Southwest’s largest wine festival featuring wine tastings, live music, and food vendors. Wine-themed fun includes the GrapeStomp contest and Champagne Cork Shoot-Off.
Wander the pedestrian-friendly Main Street, or add to your experience with separately ticketed sessions. Among this year’s offerings are “Around the World with Cabernet Sauvignon,” “Around the World with Sauvignon Blanc,” “Barossa Premium Wine Experience,” and the annual People’s Choice Classic Texas wine competition.
Daily admission: $12 (adult), $6 (senior/child). Weekend pass: $25. Complimentary admission all day Thursday and until 5 PM on Friday.
Duckhorn Vineyards 50th Anniversary: From 1976 to Forever (Plano and Dallas)
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:30 – 8:30 PM
A celebration of five decades of luxury wine featuring pours from Napa Valley’s Duckhorn Vineyards. $30/person.
This event is being offered simultaneously at the Preston Village and Park Lane Total Wine stores. Tickets here (Plano) and here (Dallas).
Where: Total Wine Preston Village, 8700 Preston Rd, Ste 113, Plano, TX 75024
Where: Total Wine, 9350 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75231
A Judgment of Paris Winery Tasting with Stag’s Leap & Chateau Montelena (Dallas)
Friday, September 25 at 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Relive the 1976 blind tasting that changed the world of wine! Taste wines from the legendary Napa Valley estates of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and Chateau Montelena while exploring this fascinating story. $40/person. Tickets here.
Where: Total Wine, 9350 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75231
Wines of the Rhône Valley with Maison Gabriel Meffre (Lewisville)
Friday, September 25 at 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
A free educational tasting featuring wines of the Southern Rhône with Gabriel Meffre. Total Wine is the exclusive U.S. distributor of this historic winery based in Gigondas. (We previously reviewed the Gabriel Meffre portfolio offered at a Total Wine class.) More info here.
Where: Total Wine Lewisville, 2325 S Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, TX 75067
An Evening of Spanish Wine at Winestein’s (Grapevine)
Saturday, September 26 at 4 PM – 7 PM
Learn about red, white, and sparkling wines from Spain presented by several local distributors. You will have the opportunity to taste up to 50 wines from classic regions including Rioja, Penedès, Ribera del Duero, and more. $69/person. Tickets here.
Where: Winestein’s Tasting Room, 280 North Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051
We are always looking for wine-related happenings in our little town of Big D! Got a tip for an upcoming event? Drop us a line here.
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