Come enjoy our seated tastings with lecture and our casual reception–style tastings. We are pleased to offer events for wine novices as well as seasoned wine collectors.

Seated tastings will be informative, featuring knowledgeable guest speakers. Wine lovers will have a chance to swirl, sniff and sip their way through eight wines accompanied by and matched perfectly with delicious artisanal cheeses from our Gourmet Food Department. They will explore wine–producing regions, terminology, wine–making techniques and more. After tasting all the wines, there will be a group discussion.

Our casual reception–style tasting will afford tasters the opportunity to taste between 12 and 20 wines poured by our wine consultants. These wines will be complemented by artisanal cheeses and delectable delights from our Catering and Gourmet Food Departments. Tasters may casually stroll from table to table comparing various wines, discussing them with other tasters as well as with any of our wine experts on hand.

These educational and entertaining experiences are a must for all wine fans.

Please note the store location of the tasting before making reservations.

Martin Wine Cellar Tasting Series & Events

New Orleans
3500 Magazine Street
(corner of Magazine & Aline)
New Orleans, LA 70115
504.894.7420
toll free 1.800.298.4274

Metairie
714 Elmeer (1200 block of
Veterans Memorial Blvd)
Metairie, LA 70005-2731
504.896.7300
toll free 1.888.407.7496

Baton Rouge
7248 Perkins Road
Perkins Palms
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225.610.1190
toll free 1.866.963.3475

Mandeville
2895 Highway 190, Suite A-1
Village Shopping Center
Mandeville, LA 70471
985.951.8081
toll free 1.866.210.0488
Martin Wine Cellar

Saturday, August 28 • 6:30pm • New Orleans

casual reception-style tasting

Summer of Beer

$17 per person

Come raise a glass and say ‘Prost’ at our Summer of Beer Tasting. We’ll feature 35+ imports and domestics from Stone, Schmaltz, Abita, St. Bernardus, and others. Our own Chef Dave Bockstruck from the Metairie Bistro/Deli will be here serving up beer–worthy, lip–smackin’ finger foods. $17 gets you beer, food, a Martin Wine Cellar Beer Glass, and a chance in our Door Prize drawing.

Saturday, August 28 • 6pm • Mandeville

seated tasting with lecture

Taste of Scotland

Guest Host: Jorge Laurino,
Scotch Specialist of William Grant & Sons

$30 per person

Please join us in Mandeville for a Taste of Scotland. This seated tasting with lecture will feature guest speaker and scotch specialist Jorge Laurino of William Grant & Sons. He will lead us in a tasting of the fine spirits of Hendricks, Balvenie and Glenfiddich along with artisan cheeses, meats and patŘ·s.

Hendrick’s Gin of Scotland – $30.99
The Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year – $55.00
The Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Year – $79.99
The Balvenie Madeira Cask 17 Year – $130.00
The Balvenie Port Wood 21 Year – $190.00
Glenfiddich Solera 15 Year – $51.99
Glenfiddich Ancient Reserve 18 Year – $88.00

September Wine Course — Baton Rouge

French Wine Course

$45 per workshop or $150 for all four

Every week in September we will offer a French wine workshop. Everyone from the beginner to the experienced is invited to come learn and taste the nuances of French wine and the culture that is deeply rooted within each region. Each individual workshop will cost $45 or $150 for all four workshops and will take place every Tuesday evening from 7pm until 8:15pm. Please join your host Ian McCaffery and take advantage of this excellent opportunity to taste six to eight wines each night accompanied with cheeses, pates, olives and bread. Reserve your place today, as seating is limited.

About the Host: Ian McCaffery has successfully completed his sommelier certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers. He has traveled extensively through France and specializes in the wines of Burgundy.

Class 1
Burgundy
Tuesday, September 7

Class 2
Rhône Valley and Bordeaux
Tuesday, September 14

Class 3
Alsace and Loire Valley
Tuesday, September 21

Class 4
Champagne
Tuesday, September 28

Thursday, September 2 • 6:30pm • Baton Rouge

A Tour of Pinot Noir

seated tasting with lecture


Bushmills Irish Whiskey

Guest Host: James McCartney,
Whiskey Master, Diageo

$25 per person

The first Irish whiskey tasting in Baton Rouge featuring the Whiskeys of Bushmills. Leading the journey will be Diageo’s (the world’s largest beer, wine and spirits company) Master of Whiskey, James McCartney. Space is limited. Everyone must make reservations in advance.

Bushmills Blended Whiskey – $21.99
Bushmills Black Bush – $33.99
Bushmills 10 Year Old Malt – $42.99
Bushmills 16 Year Old Malt – $68.00
Bushmills 1608 Special Edition – $50.00
Bushmills 21 Year Old Malt – $141.00

Friday, September 10 • 6 to 7:30pm • Metairie

casual reception style

Fall Beer Tasting

hosted by P J Rosenberg and Charles Buchtel

$15 per person

Join us at the Metairie store for a tasting of over 30 different premium craft and imported beers. Included in the tasting will be beers from NOLA Brewing Co., Unibroue, G. Schneider & Sons, Trappistes Rochefort, Brooklyn Brewery, Abita, Stone Brewing Company, Schmalz Brewing Company, Harpoon, Sam Adams, Brasserie Grain d’Orge and many more. We will focus on new arrivals and seasonal beers as well as annual favorites. Paired with our selections will be hors d’oeuvres and gourmet cheese to complement the wide ranges of styles of beers being poured. Check back for a complete listing of the beers for this event.

Friday, September 24th • Mandeville

seated tasting with lecture

Big Bad Cabernets

$60 per person

Join us for this seated “Blind Tasting” of eight of the best Cabernets California has to offer. Our line–up will include offerings from Larkmead Vineyards, Paul Hobbs, Pride and others. Seating is limited!

All wines and spirits are 750ml unless noted.

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