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Food & Wine From Alto Piemonte: A 5 Course Meal Hosted By Ryan Connelly of Rosenthal Wine Merchant & Josh Turka of 5th Quarter

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

On Thursday, October 23rd, we’re reuniting one of my personal favorite pairings from last year — It’s Ryan Connelly from Rosenthal Wine Merchants & Josh Turka from 5th Quarter! Ryan is just back from his buying trip in Piedmont, Italy, so we’re taking his new favorite Piedmont wines & pairing them with some Piedmont dishes […]

Sweater Pop Up & Wine Tasting

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Join Product Think Tank & Lincoln Peak Vineyards for a clothing pop up & free wine tasting at The Local: Wine & Beer!

Wine 101: Blind Tasting

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Jack Garvin is hosting the next Wine 101 class at The Local in Middlesex. He’ll be guiding everyone through six wines, but everyone will be tasting them blind. Garvin will teach guests what characteristics and qualities to look for in each glass of wine, but there is no pressure here–no wrong answers! Tasting blind is […]

Meet the Winemaker: Michele D’Aprix

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Michele D’Aprix is back in The Tasting Room. She’s the only American woman making her own wine in France’ Boardeaux region, and we’re excited she’s returning to share her wines and their stories with us. Throughout the evening, Michele will guide us through five of her wines – from white to rosé to red – […]

Meet the Winemaker: Camila Carrillo

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

We’re thrilled that winemaker Camila Carrillo of La Montañuela will be with us at The Local on Thursday, June 6th! She’s a first generation winegrower who is farming and making wine here in Vermont under the direction of Deirdre Heekin and Caleb Barber of La garagista. We’ll be tasting through her wines, learning about her […]

Open Mic Night

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Gather with us at The Local for an open mic night hosted by Sarah and Derek in the Tasting Room. All levels of experience are welcome. Dig deep to find that inner songstress, dancer, poet, or performer! There is so much talent in our little neck of the woods, and we’re happy to give you […]

Meet the Winemaker: Riccardo Baldi

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

We’re excited to host winemaker Riccardo Baldi of La Staffa winery in The Tasting Room. He’ll be visiting us all the way from the rolling hills of Staffolo (Ancona) in Italy’s Marche region. At a young age, Baldi devoted himself to his family’s old vineyards and introduced to La Staffa biodynamic methods, working with indigenous […]

Wine Tasting: The Wines of Australia

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

“Pour Boys” Jack Garvin and Joerg Klauck are back in The Local’s Tasting Room! Jack and Joerg are known for hosting creative and engaging wine tastings, so you won’t want to miss this one when they’ll talk about (and we’ll taste!) why there’s never been a more exciting time than right now to drink the […]

Open Mic Night

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Gather with us at The Local for an open mic night hosted by Sarah and Derek in the Tasting Room. All levels of experience are welcome. Dig deep to find that inner songstress, dancer, poet, or performer! There is so much talent in our little neck of the woods, and we’re happy to give you […]

Wine Tasting: Exploration of Rosé

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

We’re celebrating “rosé all day” with our next Wine 101 class led by The Local’s own Sarah Nagle. Sarah will be jumping into thinking spring and summer with an exploration of rosé. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited, so tickets are required.

Open Mic Night

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Gather with us at The Local for an open mic night hosted by Sarah and Derek in the Tasting Room. All levels of experience are welcome. Dig deep to find that inner songstress, dancer, poet, or performer! There is so much talent in our little neck of the woods, and we’re happy to give you […]

Valentine’s Day Trivia Night

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Grab your sweetheart, best buds, and “galentines” and join us in The Local’s Tasting Room for a Valentine’s Day trivia night. Hosted by trivia master Cat Allens, it will be an evening to share some laughs, clink glasses, and test the depths of your trivia knowledge…and see whose secret competitive personality comes out. This Valentine’s […]

Wine Tasting with Master Sommelier David Keck of Stella14 Wines

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

There are only 273 master sommeliers in the world, and one of them is returning to lead a much-anticipated wine tasting at The Local. David Keck, MS, of Stella14 Wines is a truly captivating individual making some spectacular wines here in Vermont, and is as excited as we are to share five wines with our […]

Wine Tasting: Exploring the Alsace

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

This unique event will combine book readings, storytelling, and wine tasting. Mad River Valley resident and author, Kathy Elkind, will treat our guests to stories from her 98-day, 1400-mile hike from the Netherlands to Nice, France. And Sarah Nagle of The Local will offer up five wines that follow Kathy’s footsteps through the French portion […]

Open Mic Night

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Gather with us at The Local for an open mic night hosted by Sarah and Derek in the Tasting Room. All levels of experience are welcome. Dig deep to find that inner songstress, dancer, poet, or performer! There is so much talent in our little neck of the woods, and we’re happy to give you […]

Open Mic Night

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Gather with us at The Local for an open mic night hosted by Sarah and Derek in the Tasting Room. All levels of experience are welcome. Dig deep to find that inner songstress, dancer, poet, or performer! There is so much talent in our little neck of the woods, and we’re happy to give you […]

A Guided Tasting: The Champagnes of Andre Clouét

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

We’re in the season of celebration, and for many of us, our calendars are filling up with holiday festivities, office parties, and New Year’s Eve extravaganzas. Add The Local to your plans because we have a tasting event coming up that celebrates the joys of champagne. Chris Campbell of Village Wine Imports will be sharing […]

A Guided Champagne Tasting

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

We’re in the season of celebration, and for many of us, our calendars are filling up with holiday festivities, office parties, and New Year’s Eve extravaganzas. Add The Local to your plans because we have a tasting event coming up that celebrates the joys of champagne. The Local’s own Sarah Nagle will be exploring five […]

Open Mic Night

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

As the days grow shorter and colder here in Vermont, we often find ourselves retreating to our respective dens. How about an alternative? Gather with us at The Local for our first open mic night hosted by Sarah and Derek in the Tasting Room. All levels of experience are welcome. Dig deep to find that […]

The Local: Free Wine Tasting

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Mosey on in for our FREE weekly tasting every Friday evening from 4:30-6:30pm. We’re always opening four to six bottles of wine for everyone to try. It’s a great way to learn about what we’re offering in our shop, catch up with your neighbors, and meet new friends! Hope to see you Friday! -Sam

Anniversary Party @ The Local: Wine & Beer

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

To celebrate its one-year anniversary of being in business, The Local: Wine & Beer is planning a full day of fun. 9am-4pm – Bounce House 11am & 1pm – Yoga & Sip ($5. RSVP required. 1-hour yoga with Yoga Lab Vermont followed by mimosa and croissant.) 12-8pm – wine and beer by the glass service […]

The Local: Free Wine Tasting

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Mosey on in for our FREE weekly tasting every Friday evening from 4:30-6:30pm. We’re always opening four to six bottles of wine for everyone to try. It’s a great way to learn about what we’re offering in our shop, catch up with your neighbors, and meet new friends! Hope to see you Friday! -Sam

The Local: Free Wine Tasting

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Mosey on in for our FREE weekly tasting every Friday evening from 4:30-6:30pm. We’re always opening four to six bottles of wine for everyone to try. It’s a great way to learn about what we’re offering in our shop, catch up with your neighbors, and meet new friends! Hope to see you Friday! -Sam

The Local: Free Wine Tasting

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Mosey on in for our FREE weekly tasting every Friday evening from 4:30-6:30pm. We’re always opening four to six bottles of wine for everyone to try. It’s a great way to learn about what we’re offering in our shop, catch up with your neighbors, and meet new friends! Hope to see you Friday! -Sam

Meet the Winemaker: Johnathan Grieve of South Africa’s Avondale Wines

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Johnathan Grieve of Avondale Wines, will be visiting The Local all the way from the Paarl region of South Africa. Johnathan will be sharing three white wines and three red wines, guiding guests through each pour and talking about the development of his unique BioLOGIC® farming approach that considers all aspects of the natural environment […]

The Local: Free Wine Tasting

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Mosey on in for our FREE weekly tasting every Friday evening from 4:30-6:30pm. We’re always opening four to six bottles of wine for everyone to try. It’s a great way to learn about what we’re offering in our shop, catch up with your neighbors, and meet new friends! Hope to see you Friday! -Sam

The Local: Free Wine Tasting

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Mosey on in for our FREE weekly tasting every Friday evening from 4:30-6:30pm. We’re always opening four to six bottles of wine for everyone to try. It’s a great way to learn about what we’re offering in our shop, catch up with your neighbors, and meet new friends! Hope to see you Friday! -Sam

Free

The Local: Free Wine Tasting

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Mosey on in for our FREE weekly tasting every Friday evening from 4:30-6:30pm. We’re always opening four to six bottles of wine for everyone to try. It’s a great way to learn about what we’re offering in our shop, catch up with your neighbors, and meet new friends! Hope to see you Friday! -Sam

The Local: Free Wine Tasting

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Mosey on in for our FREE weekly tasting every Friday evening from 4:30-6:30pm. We’re always opening four to six bottles of wine for everyone to try. It’s a great way to learn about what we’re offering in our shop, catch up with your neighbors, and meet new friends! Hope to see you Friday! -Sam

Free

The Local: Free Wine Tasting

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Mosey on in for our FREE weekly tasting every Friday evening from 4:30-6:30pm. We’re always opening four to six bottles of wine for everyone to try. It’s a great way to learn about what we’re offering in our shop, catch up with your neighbors, and meet new friends! Hope to see you Friday! -Sam



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