Events

20th year wine-sense

Annual Grand Tasting | We’re 20!

Saturday, September 12 2026
• From 4 to 7

To every client, partner, friend, and supporter – Thank you for being part of our journey. Join us to raise a glass to our 20th year in business. Here is to many more shared memories and memorable pours!

Celebrating our 20th year!

This is an outdoor tasting if weather permits

FREE TASTING

You must be over 21 to attend and be ready to show your MA ID.

Heirloom Tomatoes

Heirloom Tomato Dinner | Mucci Wines

Wednesday, September 16 2026
• At 7

Join me for an Heirloom Tomato Wine Dinner with James Mucci Wines at Bistro 5

Every time we gather for dinner with James Mucci, we always have a wonderful experience. It offers a chance to truly immerse ourselves in the world of wine and the passionate producers behind it. Combining that passion with Chef Vittorio’s vision and deep understanding of the culinary world creates a match made in heaven. 

Fall is the season to shift our palates toward more complex textures and flavors, and trust me, it’s not just about “pumpkin spice.” It is, in fact, tomato season! Vittorio, James, and I have collaborated to create a menu that perfectly pairs heirloom tomatoes with captivating wines from Italy. Join us for dinner and engage all your senses. It’ll be fun!

Let’s have dinner, it’s been a while!

In-depth Austrian Wines | Arik Colbath

Thursday, October 1 2026
• From 5 to 7

Have you heard of the grape Blaufränkisch? This indigenous red varietal is primarily grown in the wine regions of Burgenland and eastern Niederösterreich, and is documented in Austria back to the 18th century. It later appeared in Germany as Lemberger (or more commonly Limberger) and in Hungary as Kékfrankos. At this tasting, we’ll be studying and enjoying Blaufränkischand also delving into other regions and grapes, as we learn more about wines from Austria at our tasting with Arik Colbath on October 1st, from 5 to 7.

Alheimer's Tasting

Alzheimer’s Walk | Caffé é Nutella

Sunday, October 18 2026
• Any Time

wine-sense is participating again in the Alzheimer’s walk to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Will you stand with us in this fight by joining our team?

We meet at Brickstone Square in Andover at 9 AM for a walk to help end Alzheimer’s. We meet by the start/finish line.

In 2009, I joined the walk for the first time simply to recognize the importance of supporting a worthy cause. Today, with a personal connection to Alzheimer’s, I now understand the terrible impact it can have on loved ones. Come join us in the fight against this devastating disease.

The walk and gathering will be in honor of my mom, Norma Ettore, 1945 – 2025

Join our team! Registration is easy; visit our Walk to End Alzheimer’s page to join us. If you’re unable to participate, please consider making a donation to our fundraising efforts. Every dollar you donate helps provide care and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and all other dementias, and advances critical research.

After the walk, we meet at wine-sense for Café and pastries.