Support 35 local charities by sampling more than 700 new, rare and exciting wines from hundreds of wineries around the world. In addition to samples, winemakers and winery representatives will share their knowledge of the art of winemaking, and wine tasters can also enjoy gourmet food and a silent auction. Entry to a special tasting featuring seven high-end wines is available for an additional cost.
Thursday-Saturday. $65-$115. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown, winefestival.com.
This article appears in Feb 24 – Mar 2, 2016.