Free Tasting with Bethel Heights
Join us for a free tasting of five wines from Bethel Heights Vineyard, hosted by winemaker Ben Casteel himself. Explore one of Oregon’s benchmark Willamette Valley producers through the lens of the person shaping the wines. Casual, informative, and a rare chance to taste and ask questions with the winemaker in the room.
WSET Level One Certification
In this foundation course from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), we explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings.
The Level 1 Award in Wines course includes 6 guided learning hours, of which 45 minutes is for the examination. We will taste 11 wines in class together as well.
More details, and admission, can be found here.
Closing Early (Staff Party)
Just a heads up that we’ll be closing early on Sunday, February 8 for a staff party. Still open for normal business 12-5p.
wine & Cheese Pairing
And we’re back! Pairing #18 is here, and this time around, we're headed down the Iberian Peninsula to Portugal to celebrate it's incredibly unique - and delicious - wines AND cheeses. That's right, we've got some amazing Portuguese cheeses to add to the mix this time around, courtesy as always of Rachel from Orrman's Cheese. We'll be pairing with a wide range of wines showcasing the versatility of Portuguese wine, including a showstopping fortified wine that ranks among the world's rarest. This is not one to miss.
Get your tickets early here.
Valentines DAY
Join us here at Frenchy's for a snack and wine before dinner or a little chocolate afterward. Meat and Cheese boards for two are being prepared by our friends at Orrman's, while a melange of locally-made chocolates will be provided by our buds at Nostalgia Chocolates. Pre-orders will be taken until we're sold out!
Day-of, everything will be available from 5p all the way til midnight. Just let the bartender know who you are, and they will grab your pre-order for you. As always…you have 500+ wines to pair with your evening, however you see fit.
Grab your pre-order here.
Wine Club Pickup Party
Attention Wine Club members! Our pickup party is back, with an opportunity for you to try the month’s three wines in a guided tasting so you can figure out for yourself what you want to do with them — Open tonight? Save for the fam? Holiday juice? Etc.
Free tasting tix will be announced closer to the date via your club newsletter. As always, your membership gets you a plus one to these fun nights.
Live Music @ Frenchy's
The East Wing is BACK at Frenchy’s, with Ryan Hughes [guitar, vocals], Alex Frazer [guitar, vocals] and Ben Neugebauer [cajon] playing an acoustic set of some of their favorite songs. It’s easily one of our favorite nights of the month every time these guys grace us with their music. Come for the drinks, the tunes, and the immaculate vibes. We hope to see you there!
WSET LEVEL TWO CERTIFICATION
The WSET level 2 is designed for those who have some experience but have never formally studied wine. The course offers a structured approach to learning about wine. You will increase your confidence in tasting and describing wine as well as your ability to know how to read labels and select wines. These skills are useful for business or pleasure as you quickly become the smartest wine person in your social circle. Wine tasting is part of every class.
The Level 2 Award in Wines course includes 17 guided learning hours, of which one hour is for the examination. Level 2 also includes group tasting of more than 30 wines relevant to the coursework.
More details, and admission, can be found here.
Sushi & Sake
On Saturday Feb 21, we’re teaming up with Yugenn for a free sushi giveaway starting at 12:30pm (while supplies last), plus an all-day, all-night sake menu featuring rare bottles you don’t see poured in Charlotte. Swing by early for sushi, stay late for sake, and explore a lineup built for both the sake-curious and the deeply obsessed. Casual, fun, and very worth showing up for.
DJ Tanner Danny
Two turntables, crates of records, and fifteen years of digging. Funk, disco, jazz, reggae, hip-hop, rare 45s, and more. Shaped by time spent living, listening, and performing in New Orleans, dj tanner danny brings an analog sound with no laptops and no smoke-and-mirrors. Just records.
soundcloud.com/djtannerdanny
Lost Boy Date Night
Over a decade in...it's fun that wine can still surprise us every single week. Lost Boy is one of those winemakers that made an impact immediately when we were introduced just a few months ago. Owner Trevor DeRuisé is a retired American professional mountain bike racer who became a winemaker in South Africa, creating a boutique brand focusing on cool-climate, small-batch wines from the Cape Agulhas region. His expressive wines embody a simpler, nature-connected lifestyle, and we can't wait to share them with you.
Bring a partner, bring a crush, bring your bestie—or just come solo and let the wine be your date. Either way, it’s going to be a night full of South African charm.
Get your tickets early here.
Live Music @ Frenchy's
The East Wing is BACK at Frenchy’s, with Ryan Hughes [guitar, vocals], Alex Frazer [guitar, vocals] and Ben Neugebauer [cajon] playing an acoustic set of some of their favorite songs. It’s easily one of our favorite nights of the month every time these guys grace us with their music. Come for the drinks, the tunes, and the immaculate vibes. We hope to see you there!
OMB Can Jam
Olde Mecklenburg and Charlotte are pretty much synonymous at this point, having been a presence in this city since 2009. We are incredibly excited to host OMB here on Weds the 21st for some draft and can specials as well as a free sampling from 5-7p. Come taste their remarkable, award-winning German-style beers for yourself. Próst!
Wine Club Pickup Party
Attention Wine Club members! Our pickup party is back, with an opportunity for you to try the month’s three wines in a guided tasting so you can figure out for yourself what you want to do with them — Open tonight? Save for the fam? Holiday juice? Etc.
Free tasting tix will be announced closer to the date via your club newsletter. As always, your membership gets you a plus one to these fun nights.
Bottle Vision
We celebrate many of life’s accomplishments over bottles of wine, sometimes preemptively stashing one or two away with the hopes that it can be savored after passing a specific milestone in life. What if that bottle acted as your vision board? Build the roadmap to your wildest dreams and biggest goals of 2026 with a little crafting & a little sipping at Frenchy’s, with your extra special host Brion Cephus, The Certified Wino.
Your $25 ticket includes all your crafting supplies as well as your first glass of bubbles, for a little liquid courage. As always, you have 500+ bottles to choose from to match your milestone with the right bottle.
Grab your ticket here. Make it a fun day with friends!
Baltic Porter Day
Celebrate Baltic Porter Day with a rich, velvety pour built for the depths of winter. We’re marking the occasion with a special tapping at noon, featuring a classic Baltic porter from Põhjala (Talinn, Estonia). Expect deep notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and roasted malt, balanced by a smooth, warming finish. Come raise a glass to one of the world’s most underrated beer styles.
DJ Tanner Danny
Two turntables, crates of records, and fifteen years of digging. Funk, disco, jazz, reggae, hip-hop, rare 45s, and more. Shaped by time spent living, listening, and performing in New Orleans, dj tanner danny brings an analog sound with no laptops and no smoke-and-mirrors. Just records.
soundcloud.com/djtannerdanny
wine & Cheese Pairing
And we’re back! Pairing #17 is here, and this time around, we're headed to the Republic of Georgia. Georgia is widely considered the birthplace of wine, with archaeological evidence tracing winemaking back 8,000 years. The wines coming from this country are incredibly unique and make for especially fun food pairings. Rachel from Orrman's Cheese will have a ton of fun pairing cheeses on this front.
Get your tickets early here.
Paris Toast @ Frenchy's
Come cheers a Paris midnight with us here at 6p at Frenchy’s. Then grab what you need for whatever the rest of your night entails. We had so much fun last year that we’ll stay open all the way to 10p before closing to be back at it on the 1st!
Bubbles Tasting Party
Join us as we open twelve of our favorite sparklers here at the shop for a tasting extravaganza. From Italian offerings to French Crémants and Champagnes, this is a great opportunity to figure out a little more about what you like when it comes to bubbles. We’ll be offering three unique flights throughout the evening, in addition to tasting-sized pours of all the goodies. Find that perfect bottle for NYE!
No tickets required.
Wine Club Pickup Party
Attention Wine Club members! Our pickup party is back, with an opportunity for you to try the month’s three wines in a guided tasting so you can figure out for yourself what you want to do with them — Open tonight? Save for the fam? Holiday juice? Etc.
Free tasting tix will be announced closer to the date via your club newsletter. As always, your membership gets you a plus one to these fun nights.
Après Ski
Our signature holiday party is upon us! Après Ski is a chance to dress up in your finest slope garb (think ski goggles, puffy jackets, and bright colors) and enjoy thematic drinks while taking in the holiday scenery at Frenchy’s. Drink specials will include some incredible German mulled wine and shot skis (yes, exactly what you’re imagining) of some of our favorite mountain wines. This year, resident band The East Wing will be here as well (!!!) playing from 7-10p. Come revel in the holidays!
WSET Level One Certification
In this foundation course from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), we explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings.
The Level 1 Award in Wines course includes 6 guided learning hours, of which 45 minutes is for the examination.
More details, and admission, can be found here.
Port & Cheese Pairing
And we’re back! Pairing #16 is here, and this time around, we're taking advantage of our newly-acquired fortified license and pairing cheese with one of the oldest Port houses in the world. Sandemans will be here showing off 10, 20, and 30-year old ports. Oh, and 40-year-old port too. Almost forgot, they'll have 50-year-old port to pour as well. This is an incredible opportunity to go from zero to confident in all things Port in one evening. Rachel from Orrman's Cheese will have a ton of fun pairing cheeses on this front...get your tickets EARLY.
Grab your tickets here.
DJ Tanner Danny
Two turntables, crates of records, and fifteen years of digging. Funk, disco, jazz, reggae, hip-hop, rare 45s, and more. Shaped by time spent living, listening, and performing in New Orleans, dj tanner danny brings an analog sound with no laptops and no smoke-and-mirrors. Just records.
soundcloud.com/djtannerdanny
RIESLING MASTER CLASS WITH GEORGE RUMPF
Often maligned, seldom understood…but there’s a reason why most sommeliers call it their favorite grape. Riesling is an absolute chameleon, capable of showing up in wildly different profiles based on terroir and winemaking styles. Come taste this grape in a guided tasting hosted by one if Riesling’s most fierce advocates - George Rumpf of Weingut Kruger-Rumpf out of Nahe, Germany. George is responsible for many of our favorite German wines here at the shop, and it was our absolute pleasure to visit him and his family earlier this year. George will be pouring four of his own vastly different Rieslings during this hour — do not miss this opportunity to learn and enjoy some world-class wines.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
Live Music @ Frenchy's
First timers to Frenchy’s but veteran musicians Maxwell Butterfield and Emmanuel Howard join us on Thanksgiving weekend for a bout of jazz here at the shop. We can’t wait for the immaculate vibes they bring with them — show up early to grab a seat.
Book Signing & Guided Tasting with Cha McCoy!
Join Cha McCoy for a guided tasting of rare global wines and get her new wine book Wine Pairing for the People included!
About the Book:
In this first-of-its-kind guidebook, Cha McCoy pairs wines with foods from Africa, Asia, and beyond, blending practical information with a side of aspirational armchair travel. Cha shares her journey of learning and connecting with deep culinary traditions and regional cuisines around the world, diving in by continent and then by region or country, from Africa to the Caribbean, from Latin America to the United States of America, and Asia, and exploring their winemaking regions.
About the Author:
Cha McCoy, MBA, CS, LEED AP, is a Certified Sommelier, Event Producer, and Author. In addition, she leads a beverage experience company, Cha Squared Consulting, LLC, with a focus on curated events, tourism, and education. Her work has been celebrated for making wine more accessible, dismantling what she calls palate discrimination in food & beverage, through her initiatives, including but not limited to her signature wine dinner series ‘The Communion’, which she has hosted in 5 countries since 2017. Cha is the tastemaker of today’s generation, leading as the Beverage Director of the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, the first Beverage Director and Editor of Cherry Bombe Magazine. These roles exemplify her championing of change within the beverage community.
Get your Ticket (and book) here.
Open Thanksgiving!
We had so much fun opening last Thanksgiving, we’re doing it again this year (with an extra hour). Whether you need last-minute beer and wine or just want to come on through for a few bevvies, we’ll look forward to seeing you!
Live Music @ Frenchy's
The East Wing is BACK at Frenchy’s, with Ryan Hughes [guitar, vocals], Alex Frazer [guitar, vocals] and Ben Neugebauer [cajon] playing an acoustic set of some of their favorite songs. It’s easily one of our favorite nights of the month every time these guys grace us with their music. Come for the drinks, the tunes, and the immaculate vibes. We hope to see you there!
Beaujolais Nouveau Day
What better way to celebrate the end of harvest than by enjoying the fruits of that labor? That’s the origin story of Beaujolais Nouveau, where the first grapes of this year’s harvest are quickly made into a very young and fresh style of wine that hits the water in just a matter of weeks. It’s often chilled, easy drinking…and a staple on wine lovers’ Thanksgiving tables around the world.
This year, we have FIVE of these unique wines on order, including some things we’ve never even tried - a Nouveau Rosé and a Nouveau Vielles Vignes (“old vine”). We’ll be serving up some classic Beaujolais as well on a special menu.
BONUS time: Golden Hill Farms will also be here for a FREE tasting of their incredible Virginia apple ciders from 5-7p, while a local baker will be selling some of her pumpkin treats during the same time period. It’s all things fall in one event.
Come raise a glass to the 2025 vintage, and snag a thing or two for your own fall festivities.
Wine Club Pickup Party
Attention Wine Club members! Our pickup party is back, with an opportunity for you to try the month’s three wines in a guided tasting so you can figure out for yourself what you want to do with them — Open tonight? Save for the fam? Holiday juice? Etc.
Free tasting tix will be announced closer to the date via your club newsletter. As always, your membership gets you a plus one to these fun nights.
wine & Cheese Pairing
And we’re back! Pairing #15 is here, and this time around, we're showcasing the kinds of wines that are likely to show up on a sommelier's table for Thanksgiving. Think -- Crémants, Beaujolais...and some rarer treats. These are all exceptionally food-friendly wines, and some of our absolute favorites at the shop. Expect epic cheese pairings from Rachel of Orrman’s Cheese as always.
Get your tickets early here.
Jura Date Night
Looking for the perfect midweek date night, hosted by an epic winemaker? We’ve got you covered. On Tuesday, November 4, winemaker Cédric Ducoté is bringing the storied wines of Jura's Domaine Rolet to us in a guided tasting. This is the full-spectrum experience, from bubbles to white to red to a baby vin jaune (which sees four years in barrel before bottling).
Bring a partner, bring a crush, bring your bestie—or just come solo and let the wine be your date. Either way, it’s going to be a night full of Jura charm.
Grab your $20 tickets here.
Halloween @ Frenchys
Frenchy’s invites you to join us for a Halloween evening that’s a little spooky and a lot of fun. We’ll be pouring a special mystery flight of wines for you to uncover, paired with silent horror film classics flickering in the background and a soundtrack of ghoul lofi beats all night. Come hang out, sip something unexpected, and enjoy a Halloween from out of this world.
wine & Cheese Pairing
And we’re back! Pairing #14 is here, and this time around, we have a VERY special guest - namely, Jeffrey Alpert of Jeffrey Alpert Selections! Jeffrey Alpert Selections is a French-wine-only import company started in 2000. Jeffrey is dedicated to introducing French producers who are just as passionate about their land as they are about their wines. We wil be serving all wines that are brand new to Frenchy’s — with epic cheese pairings from Rachel of Orrman’s Cheese as always.
Get your tickets early here.
Charlotte Craft Beer Week: Final Pour
🍻 Final Pour: Industry Appreciation Day at Frenchy's Sip & Shop
Sunday, October 26 | 12–8PM
Closing out Charlotte Craft Beer Week the only way we know how — with killer beer, good people, and a toast to the folks who keep the taps flowing.
We’re turning the spotlight on industry pros and craft beer lovers alike with an all-day celebration featuring:
👉 All Draft Pints – Just $5
(Yes, even the epic international stuff we’re sneaking on tap 👀)
👉 $1 from every pint goes to the Dan Wade Scholarship Fund, helping support the future of brewing education in our community.
This one’s for the brewers, bartenders, sales reps, cellarmen, delivery drivers, and beer geeks who make it all happen. Whether you work in the industry or just love a good pint — come raise one with us.
Let’s end Charlotte Craft Beer Week the right way. Together. Cheers! 🍻
Wine Club Pickup Party
SPECIAL TUESDAY PICKUP PARTY…WITH A SPECIAL HOST
Attention Wine Club members! Our pickup party is back, with an opportunity for you to try the month’s three wines in a guided tasting so you can figure out for yourself what you want to do with them — Open tonight? Save for the fam? Holiday juice? Etc.
Free tasting tix will be announced closer to the date via your club newsletter. As always, your membership gets you a plus one to these fun nights.
Patagonia Can Jam
Can Jammers, assemble. We’re stoked to show off the venerable beers being made by Deschutes for Patagonia. Bright, crisp, & wildly drinkable, Patagonia Provisions Organic Lager and Non-Alcoholic Golden are brewed with the highest quality ingredients on the planet: organic hops, organic barley, Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC) rye and organic Kernza® - a carbon capturing, perennial grain that helps improve soil health and protect waterways.
We’ll be offering these cans solo and in bucket specials all day long, with a free sampling of both beverages from 1-3p as well. The team from Patagonia will be here too to raffle off some free swag, just in time for the fall.
WSET Level One Certification
In this foundation course from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), we explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings.
The Level 1 Award in Wines course includes 6 guided learning hours, of which 45 minutes is for the examination.
More details, and admission, can be found here.
Spanish Date Night
Looking for the perfect midweek date night? We’ve got you covered. On Wednesday, September 24, sommelier Andrés Harmsen is bringing the romance of Spain to Frenchy’s with a guided tasting of six incredible wines. Think sultry reds, zesty whites…old and new favorites alike.
Bring a partner, bring a crush, bring your bestie—or just come solo and let the wine be your date. Either way, it’s going to be a night full of clinking glasses, Spanish charm, and a little extra sparkle in the air.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.