

STEL+MAR Red Blend
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, June 20, from 5–7 pm. Sample STEL+MAR Red Blend. Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night. Must be 21+ with valid ID.

STEL+MAR Sauv Blanc
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, June 20, from 5–7 pm. Sample STEL+MAR Sauv Blanc. Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night. Must be 21+ with valid ID.

STEL+MAR Chardonnay
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, June 6, from 5–7 pm. Sample STEL+MAR Chardonnay. Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night. Must be 21+ with valid ID.

STEL+MAR Rosé
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, June 6, from 5–7 pm. Sample STEL+MAR Rosé. Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night. Must be 21+ with valid ID.

Big Oyster Beach Traffic
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, May 23rd, from 5–7 pm. Sample Big Oyster Beach Traffic. Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night. Must be 21+ with valid ID.

Volcanic Chardonnay
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, May 23rd, from 5–7 pm. Sample Volcanic Chardonnay. Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night. Must be 21+ with valid ID.

Big Oyster’s Fusco’s Italian Ice Shandy
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, May 16th, from 5–7 pm. Sample Big Oyster’s Fusco’s Italian Ice Shandy to close out American Craft Beer Week. Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night. Must be 21+ with valid ID.

Dewey Orange Crush
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, May 9th, from 5–7 pm. Sample Dewey Orange Crush. Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night. Must be 21+ with valid ID.

Decoy Rosé
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, May 2nd, from 5–7 pm. Sample Decoy Rosé. Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night. Must be 21+ with valid ID.

Vignerons de Buxy Montagny
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, April 11, from 5–7 pm. Sample Vignerons de Buxy Montagny.
Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Tastings may not always be listed online, but check Instagram for updates.

Mary Taylor Anjou Blanc
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, April 11, from 5–7 pm. Sample Mary Taylor Anjou Blanc.
Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Tastings may not always be listed online, but check Instagram for updates.

Chateau Des Ferrages Cotes De Provence Rosé
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, April 11, from 5–7 pm. Sample Chateau Des Ferrages Cotes De Provence Rosé. Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Tastings may not always be listed online, but check Instagram for updates.

First State Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, March 28, from 5–7 pm. Sample First State Dragon Dreams: Pineapple Upside Down Cake — culinary inspired sour brewed with pineapple, cherry, lactose, & vanilla. notes of juicy pineapple, tart cherry, & creamy vanilla. Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Tastings may not always be listed online, but check Instagram for updates.

Springtime Rosé
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, March 21, from 5–7 pm. Since it's the first day of spring, we thought it was the perfect time to pour one of our favorite springtime rosés.
Sample The Four Graces Reserve Rosé of Pinot Noir from Dundee Hills, featuring aromas of fresh wild strawberry and stone fruits, bright notes of grapefruit and strawberry on the palate, a touch of soft minerality, and lively acidity that leads to a crisp, refreshing finish.
Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night. Must be 21+ with valid ID.

Dewey Beer Secret Machine - Cherry Blackberry Pie
Join us at Girard Craft and Cork for a free tasting on Friday, March 14th, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Sample Secret Machine Cherry Blackberry Pie — packed with a velvety texture of ripe cherries and plump blackberries blended into a buttery pasty crust.
Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night.

Brown Estate Chardonnay
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, March 7th, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Sample Brown Estate Chardonnay — features notes of honeydew melon, limestone dust, and saline. bright and dynamic on the palate with a silky, creamy texture, medium body, and lingering finish.
Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night.

Dewey Beer Secret Machine Holiday Punch
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, February 28, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Sample Dewey Beer Secret Machine Holiday Punch—a fruity blend of sweet cherries, blood oranges, tart cranberry, lemon, and lime—perfect for those looking to hold onto a little holiday cheer as we head into spring, especially with these chilly, frosty days! It’s your last chance to grab these holiday ales before we make room for springtime beverages.
Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night.
Must be 21+ with valid ID. Tastings may not always be listed online, so check Instagram for updates!

Frogs Leap Zinfadel
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, February 21, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Sample Frog’s Leap 2021 Zinfandel—a wine born from three years of drought in Napa Valley.
Despite low yields, deep-rooted vines thrived, producing bold flavors and balance. Co-fermentation enhances freshness, while aging in small concrete tanks preserves the structure, resulting in a deeply flavored, fresh, and versatile wine—great for sipping now or cellaring.
Products sampled at the tasting will be available at a 5% discount for participants that night.
Must be 21+ with valid ID. Tastings may not always be listed online, but check Instagram for updates.

Maynard's Porto 10 Years White
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, February 14, from 5 to 7 p.m., and sample Maynard's Porto 10 Years White.

St Christopher Gluhwein
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, December 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., and sample St Christopher Gluhwein.

Castilla y Léon
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, December 20, from 5 to 7 p.m., and sample Castilla y Léon.

Domaine de Castelnau Picpoul L'Etang
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, December 13, from 5 to 7 p.m., and sample Domaine de Castelnau Picpoul L'Etang.

Altano Douro
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, December 6, from 5 to 7 p.m., and sample Altano Douro.

Turning Point Cabernet Sauvignon
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, November 29th, from 5 to 7 p.m., and sample Turning Point Cabernet Sauvignon.

Altano Douro
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, November 22nd, from 5 to 7 p.m., and sample Altano Douro Tinto, Naturalmente from Portugal. This full-bodied, dry red offers fresh, ripe, assertive notes of plum, blackberry, currant, and black cherry, with subtle undertones of spice and chocolate—a wine with great depth and lovely freshness.

Sandro de Bruno Soave
Join us at Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, November 15th, from 5 to 7 p.m., and sample the bright, zesty Sandro de Bruno Soave, with notes of fresh flowers and citrus.

Champlain Orchards Mac & Maple Cider
Visit Girard Craft & Cork for a free tasting on Friday, November 8th, from 5 to 7 p.m., and sample Champlain Orchards: Mac & Maple. This 'Vermont in a Can' blends crisp McIntosh apples with pure Vermont maple syrup.

Art Loop & Tenth Ward Berry Lemon Crush Seltzers
Visit Girard Craft and Cork for our free tasting from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 1st, and sample Tenth Ward Berry Lemon Crush Seltzers and meet local artist Brian Mills, showcasing his artwork during the Wilmington Art Loop.

Jack and Coke Cocktails
Visit Girard Craft and Cork for our free tasting from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 25th, and sample Jack and Coke Cocktails.

Stellekaya Cabernet Sauvignon
Visit Girard Craft and Cork for our free tasting from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 18th, and sample Stellekaya Cabernet Sauvignon.

Domaine Pral Beaujolais Blanc
Visit Girard Craft and Cork for our free tasting from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 11th, and sample Domaine Pral Beaujolais Blanc.

Un Per Due
Visit Girard Craft and Cork for our complimentary tasting from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 4th, and sample the Un Per Due aperitivo cocktail, a bubbly, refreshing mix of white wine, ginger, and citrus.
Private Events
Gather a group of 5-10 guests for your very own VIP List and host a private group tasting. Select Wine or Whiskey Tastings, or sign-up for The Mixology Series, and make cocktails like the experts. Learn proper tasting techniques, the history of distilleries and various products, and more. Lite fare provided. Prices vary per person and differ for each private group tasting event.
Click on the options below for more information about private group tasting events.
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Guided tasting of 5 different wines. Learn proper tasting techniques and the background/history of wines presented while enjoying a lite snack (cheese and crackers).
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Guided tasting of 3 different whiskeys/bourbons. Learn proper tasting technique and the history on distillery and spirits being tasted while enjoying a lite snack (popcorn/trail mix).
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Learn the proper way to build cocktails. Each class will have a theme, and you will create 3 different cocktails. Discover some history about cocktails and the spirits used while enjoying a lite snack (mixed nuts/ popcorn).