Join Mabry-Hazen House and Zero/Zero Wine Bar on Wednesday, November 5th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a Taste as Old as Time: Madeira Wine at Mabry-Hazen House.
Gather at Mabry-Hazen House for a tasting of fine Madeira wines curated by Zero/Zero Knox. The United States developed a close association with Madeira wine in the 18th century, as it was a favorite drink of many “Founding Fathers” and Americans imbibed nearly a quarter of the world’s production. The fortified wine, produced on a Portuguese island in the eastern Atlantic, remained popular well into the time of the historic house museum, and the home’s Victorian residents even enjoyed a glass or two. Yet, this once-patriotic wine has faded in popularity in our modern era.
Rediscover the historic roots of “America’s Wine” with a guided tasting of fine Madeira wines and hear more about the history of Madeira and its connections to Mabry-Hazen House from Patrick Hollis, Executive Director of the house museum and local public historian. Original family objects associated with wine culture will be displayed, and guests will lounge inside the same parlors where glasses were poured and sipped in the house’s 167-year history.
Tickets are $40, and all attendees must be 21 years or older. IDs will be checked at the door.
Along with the guided tasting, a ticket includes snacks prepared by Zero/Zero, coffee service from Memoirs Coffee, a short talk about the history of Madeira, as well as after-hours access to the house museum and a rare opportunity to sit in select parlors of the house museum.
Please note: This event is limited to attendees aged 21+
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