Upcoming Events at Belle Meade Winery

How to Understand Wine from Grapes to Glass

Join our next "How to" class on Understanding Wine from Grapes to Glass, an immersive educational tasting that reveals the remarkable journey behind every bottle. From vineyard site and growing season to harvest decisions, fermentation, aging, and blending, this guided experience walks you through the key stages that shape a wine’s character.

Through a curated flight of wines, you’ll explore how climate, soil, and winemaking choices influence structure, aroma, texture, and finish. Designed for both curious beginners and seasoned enthusiasts, this event transforms technical concepts into engaging, sensory understanding – giving you the confidence to better appreciate what’s in your glass.



Discover how intention in the vineyard becomes expression in the glass.

Key Topics:

– Wine Grape Basics (major varietals vs. table grapes)

– Wine Harvest Cycle, Climate, and Terroir Influence

– Harvest Timing & Ripeness Decisions

– Red vs White vs Rosé Production Differences

– Oak Aging vs Stainless Steel

– How Winemaking Choices and Aging Impact Flavor and Structure

Summer Fest 2026

Vendor Applications are open! Please read our Vendor Agreement prior to completing the form.

Summer Fest 2026 — our open house celebration and a day-early toast to Tennessee's 230th birthday (June 1st)! The afternoon is packed with something for everyone: self-guided tours of the historic mansion, kids' crafts and games, face painting, wine & bourbon tastings, wine-and-food pairings, a bourbon cocktail in the Ice House, and live music in the Wine Garden— plus therapy dogs will be on the grounds to meet and greet guests of all ages.

This year's event includes:

• Self-guided tours of the Mansion
• Kids' craft activity and games
• Face painting ($5)
• Wine & bourbon tastings
• Wine and food pairing in The Library
• Bourbon cocktail experience in the Ice House
• Live music in the Wine Garden
• Therapy dogs on-site to meet and socialize with guests
• Bonnie's Bourbon & Wine Bar, The Meat & Three, Coop 'N' Scoop, and the Fox Run Café open and serving cocktails, southern food staples, smoked meats, ice cream, Frothy Monkey coffee, charcuterie, and shareables! serving cocktails, wine, and seasonal specialties