CHARLOTTE – The lineup for local wine experts has been finalized for the return of In Pour Taste to Charlotte.
Two comedians and a wine expert will guide guests through tasting five wines during the series, which takes place from Aug. 1 to 16 at Blumenthal Arts’ Blume Studios, 904 Post St.
The wine expert lineup is filled with notable names from Charlotte’s culinary scene:
• Brion Cephus, The Certified Wino: Aug. 1, 4:30 p.m.; Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 15, 8 p.m.
• Michael Klinger, Tonidandel-Brown Restaurant Group (Supperland, Leluia Hall, Ever Andalo, Haberdish): Aug. 1, 8 p.m.; Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m.
• Cat Carter, L’Ostrica: Aug. 8, 4:30 p.m.; Aug. 15, 4:30 p.m.
• Kayte Morton, Flight: Aug. 8, 8 p.m.
• Michael Myers, Irreverently Refined Hospitality (Counter-, Spaghett): Aug. 9, 1:30 p.m.; Aug. 16, 1:30 p.m.
• Danny Ike, Wine Director at Albertine: Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m.
• Nikki Guard, Guard and Grace: Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m.
The comedians on stage in August will be Liam Jeavons and Jacob Jackson.
Jeavons, originally from the United Kingdom, visited Charlotte during the previous run of In Pour Taste. He has numerous theater, television and film credits.
Jackson has been acting and directing theater for more than a decade. He is also a comedy writer and regularly contributes to the UK’s largest satirical newspaper The Daily Mash and its associated TV shows.
Created by Australian comedians Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh, In Pour Taste started because the duo wanted “some free wine” from their friend’s wine bar in Melbourne. The owner suggested the pair put on a show in exchange for a few bottles. They did the research by attending a “bougie” wine tasting, wrote down notes about what they saw and experienced, and In Pour Taste was born.
The show is for adults 21 and older. Alcohol-free tastings are available as well. Tickets start at $92.91 per person, with VIP available at $130.07 per person (ticket prices include sales tax and ticketing fees) and are available online at blumenthalarts.org. Groups of 10 or more receive 10% off base ticket price plus one complimentary ticket.
