Vino Veritas

Rioja Wine Dinner at Heritage Tavern
2025-11-10 17:00 - 22:00 UTC | Heritage Tavern, 131 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join us on Monday, November 10th, 2025 for an unforgettable evening featuring the wines of Rioja, Spain alongside an amazing five-course fall-inspired tasting menu crafted by the Chefs of Heritage Tavern.
The evening begins at 5:00PM with a cocktail hour. At 6:00PM, we’ll transition to the dining room to commence a one-night-only culinary and wine experience!
What to Expect:

A welcoming cocktail hour to start the evening
Exclusive Spanish wine pairings for each course
Five-course fall-inspired tasting menu crafted by the Chefs of Heritage Tavern

This intimate dinner is limited to just 40 tickets and is priced at $150 per person.
Reserve your ticket below, or contact management for assistance.

Corvina Fall Tasting
2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Tuckaway Country Club, 6901 W Drexel Ave, Franklin, WI, 53132, United States
Corvina Fall Tasting @ Tuckaway Country Club in Franklin, WI

More info coming soon!

Icons of Rioja Wine Dinner
2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Four Winds Farm Fitchburg, 5735 Adams Road, Fitchburg, WI, 53575, United States
Following the success of our meals exploring regional Italian wines, please join us on November 5th for our Icons of Rioja wine dinner! This most famous region of Spain is known for storied wineries like López de Heredia and Hermanos Peciña, both of whom bottle classically styled, ageable wines. But producers here do not simply rest on tradition, and we will have a chance to sample exciting wines from the rising star wineries Bideona and Alegre Valgañón.

Here is the full wine lineup for the evening:
Bideona, 2021 Rioja Blanco “Las Parcelas”
Alegre Valgañón, 2022 Rioja Garnacha
Hermanos Peciña, 2014 Rioja Gran Reserva
López de Heredia, 2014 Rioja “Viña Bosconia” Reserva
López de Heredia, 2001 Rioja Tondonia Reserva

The favorite trio will be on hand to guide this unique experience at Four Winds Farm, starting with Tom Loup of Vino Veritas, who will be on hand to speak about the wines and wineries. Jay Hutchinson, former sommelier of Michelin-starred Ai Fiori in New York and now Director of Strategy & Business Operations at Four Winds Farm, will oversee beverage service. Chef Jon Rosnow, one of the finest pasta craftsmen in the Midwest, has prepared a menu influenced by the region but complemented with unique, local touches. Look for his signature hand-grown and foraged ingredients in each course.
This experience has a set menu. Please email info@fourwindsfarmfitchburg to inquire about accommodations for allergies and dietary restrictions.

Bideona Wine Dinner @ Canter Inn
2025-10-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Canter Inn, 119 5th Ave, New Glarus, WI, 53574, United States
For decades, Rioja wines were defined by their aging requirements (Crianza/Reserva/Gran Reserva) and the influence of American Oak barrels. While we also enjoy those wines, the wines from Bideona tell a story that is more specific to place. These wines are crafted with the belief that each region, village, and vineyard within Rioja has distinct qualities and characteristics to share through the wine. They focus on terroir, instead of aging and oak. It’s still Rioja, but it’s pure and focused on how the land shapes the wine.
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On October 12, Jon and Sam share dishes to complement selections from Bideona, while producer Caroline Abbott shares stories of the land, the grapes, and the wines themselves. Join us and get tickets here!

Pipsqueak End of Summer Event "Le Petit Pip"
2025-09-21 13:00 - 17:00 | PipSqueak Wine, 6410 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, 53213, United States
More info coming soon!

Icons of Tuscany Wine Dinner
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Four Winds Farm Fitchburg, 5735 Adams Road, Fitchburg, WI, 53575, United States
Join us on September 18th for our Icons of Tuscany wine dinner! You will get to know the range of wines from this lauded region of Italy, starting with sparkling and white wines, and moving into the age-worthy, complex, and elegant reds. We will pay special attention to the Sangiovese grape through a tasting of three top tier Chianti and Brunello bottlings from the excellent 2020 vintage.
The following six wines will be enjoyed during the meal:
Fèlsina, Spumante Brut, Metodo Classico sparkling wine
Sanguineto, Toscana Bianco 2023
Montepeloso, “A Quo” 2023
Bibbiano, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, “Vigna del Capannino” 2020
Fèlsina, Chianti Classico Riserva, “Rancia” 2020
Agostina Pieri, Brunello di Montalcino 2020
The favorite trio will be on hand to guide this unique experience at Four Winds Farm, starting with Tom Loup of Vino Veritas, who will be on hand to speak about the wines and wineries. Jay Hutchinson, former sommelier of Michelin-starred Ai Fiori in New York and now Director of Strategy & Business Operations at Four Winds Farm, will oversee beverage service. Chef Jon Rosnow, one of the finest pasta craftsmen in the Midwest, has prepared a menu influenced by Tuscany but complemented with unique, local touches. Look for his signature hand grown and foraged ingredients in each course.
Menu:
Heirloom Tomato Salad; burrata, basil vinaigrette, pine nuts, kalamata olives
Sweet Corn Ravioli; ricotta, basil, roasted tomatoes
Pork Confit; sweet potato puree, summer & tarbais beans
Tomahawk Steak, served family-style; chicken of the woods mushrooms, potato pave, black pepper jus
Leg of lamb; summer peppers, goat cheese, red currant
This experience has a set menu. Please email info@fourwindsfarmfitchburg to inquire about accommodations for allergies and dietary restrictions.
Get Tickets Here

An Evening with the Gamba Family at Ray’s Wine & Spirits Wauwatosa
2025-09-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Ray’s Wine & Spirits, 8930 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226, United States
Wednesday | September 10th | 6:30PM-8:00PM | $45 | Ray’s Event Room
Must Register on Ray’s site to attend: Click here

Ray’s is so excited to welcome back Gus and Paulette Gamba, winemaker and owners of Gamba Vineyards & Winery, for a very special tasting event. The Gambas will present an evening of storytelling, history, and exceptional wine. After a century of selling their grapes to others, the family opened their own winery in 2000, and within a few short years they gathered amazing accolades for their hedonistic Zinfandel based red wines, all while practicing organic farming and using only rainwater for irrigation. Famed critic Robert Parker wrote in Wine Advocate: “Gamba’s name is going to have to be included with some of the stars of Sonoma…”. Here at Ray’s, we are in complete agreement with Mr. Parker: If you love rich and full-bodied red wines, Gamba’s are among the best coming out of California. We are honored to host Gus and Paulette for the third year in row for this intimate tasting experience, and look forward to sharing their remarkable journey with our guests.

Selected wines for this tasting:
2022 Gamba ‘Family Ranches’ Zinfandel
Retail $39.99 Class Price $31.98
2023 Gamba ‘MCM’ Zinfandel
Retail $69.99 Class Price $54.98
2023 Gamba Messana Vineyard Zinfandel
Retail $69.99 Class Price $54.98
2022 Etrusca ‘Cecilia’ Chardonnay
Retail $59.99 Class Price $49.98
2019 Etrusca ‘Paolo’ Pinot Noir Mendocino Ridge
Retail $79.99 Class Price $59.98
2019 Etrusca ‘Etruscan’ Cabernet Blend
Retail $99.99 Class Price $79.98
2022 Etrusca ‘Velia’ Proprietary Red Blend
Retail $54.99 Class Price $39.98
Paula’s Surprise Cellar Pick
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Gamba Family Wine Dinner at Sebastian’s Racine
2025-09-09 18:00 - 22:00 | Sebastian’s Fine Food & Spirits, 6025 Douglas Ave, Racine, WI, 53402, United States
Register with Cory at Sebastian’s in person only.

*This event sells out fast!
