Intro to Natural Wine Tasting
Nov
13
6:30 PM18:30

Intro to Natural Wine Tasting

Interested in Natural wines?
Julie Shepherd of Plant Wines will be here to help us cut through the chaos, and taste some truly delicious natural wines from all over the world! Learn and taste all about natural wine buzwords: “low-intervention”, “raw”, “unfined & unlfiltered” . It promises to be a deliciously fun evening

6 wines + 6 cheeses
Doors open at 6:30 with a welcome glass of wine
Seated Tasting starts at 7:00 pm
Tickets: $60/ $50 for Tilman’s Wine Club Members

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7th Annual Sparkling Tasting
Dec
4
6:30 PM18:30

7th Annual Sparkling Tasting

It’s the tasting that everyone waits for! Our annual Holiday Sparkling Tasting is back for the 7th year!

Join Rosa-Anna Winchell (WSET III) from Well-Crafted Beverages for a romp through all kinds of sparkling wines from all over the world.
This one sells out every year, so we suggest getting tickets early!

6 sparkling wines + 6 bar bites
Doors open with a welcome glass of bubbles
Seated tasting starts at 7:00 pm.

Tickets: $85/$75 for Tilman’s Wine Club Members

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Wines of Greece Tasting Event: SOLD OUT!
Jul
18
6:30 PM18:30

Wines of Greece Tasting Event: SOLD OUT!

Explore the wines of Greece with us! The tasting will feature 6 Greek wines paired with Greek-inspired bites
The region is home to some of the most underrated wines out there. We’re here to introduce you some seriously delicious summer wines

Geneveyln Steele of Dionysus Imports will be leading us through 6 wines, perfectly paired with 6 bites from our kitchen
Doors open at 6:30 with a complimentary welcome glass of wine. The seated tasting starts at 7:00
Tickets: $65 / $55 for Tilman’s Wine Club members

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Holiday Sparkling Wine Tasting
Dec
13
7:00 PM19:00

Holiday Sparkling Wine Tasting

The tradition coninues!
Join us for our 6th Annual Holiday Sparkling Wine Tasting

We will be tasting 6 sparkling wines chosen to make your holidays festive. We’ll have cremants, pet-nats, and everyone’s favorite; grower Champagne!

Holiday cheeses and light bites will be served

Our tasting will be led by Robert Crum, of Roanoke Valley Wine Co.

The seated tasting begins at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm with a glass of welcome bubbles!

Fair warning, this event sells out quickly! Purchase ticets in advance
Tickets: $85
Wine Club Members: $75

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Gabriele Rausse Wine Sampling
Mar
18
2:00 PM14:00

Gabriele Rausse Wine Sampling

Katherine Delis from Gabriele Rausse Winery will be on hand for a free sampling of their wines on Saturday afternoon between 2:00 and 4:00
Gabriele Rausse has been called the “father of Virginia’s Vineyards” and is a pioneer of Virginia’s growing wine scene. Stop by to taste his low intervention, no sulfite added Vino del Basco wines

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Holiday Sparkling Tasting
Dec
14
6:30 PM18:30

Holiday Sparkling Tasting

‘Tis the season for bubbles!


Our annual sparkling tasting is back! We will feature 6 sparkling wines, from fun, flirty Cremants to compelling Grower Champagnes. Each wine will be paired with the perfect cheese
Robert Crum of Roanoke Valley Wines will be leading our tasting this evening.

Doors open at 6:30 pm with a welcome glass of bubbles

The seated tasting starts at 7:00 pm

Tickets: $75

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Restaurant Week
Jan
28
to Feb 5

Restaurant Week

Join us for an Italian inspired special menu during C’ville Weekly’s Restaurant Week.

Our menu has old favorites like our prosciutto and mozzarella stuffed meatballs, and new dishes like Winter Citrus Burrata and Baked Raclette. Expect plenty of Italian wine, and special cocktails!

3 courses for just $29!
$1 from each meal benefits the Blue Ridge Food Bank

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Tasting Event: Sparkling Wines for the Holidays
Dec
15
6:30 PM18:30

Tasting Event: Sparkling Wines for the Holidays

Celebrate the season with a very special sparkling wine tasting! We will be tasting everything from affordable Cavas to Grower Champagne.
The tasting will be led by expert Robert Crum of Roanoke Valley Wines
As always, the 6 wines will be perfectly paired with 6 cheeses

The doors open at 6:30 with a welcome glass of wine, and the seated tasting starts at 7:00 pm
This tasting will sell out quickly, so get your tickets early!

Tickets: $65 + tax

Tickets can be purchased online, by phone at 434-566-0777, or in person at the shop

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Meet the Wine Maker! Saturday Sips with Dogwood & Thistle
Nov
20
2:00 PM14:00

Meet the Wine Maker! Saturday Sips with Dogwood & Thistle

We are excited to host husband and wife team Sandy & Erin Robertson of Dogwood & Thistle Wine Co. for a casual Saturday Sips event in the shop.


Stop by to hob nob with the winemaker, sample the wines, and be able to talk directly with the couple responsible for these outstanding wines. We are thrilled to have this duo with us here in the shop

This event is FREE!

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Tasting Event: Old World Wines for a Thanksgiving Feast
Nov
17
6:30 PM18:30

Tasting Event: Old World Wines for a Thanksgiving Feast

Join us on Wednesday, Nov 17th as we explore 6 special wines for your holiday table. The tasting will be led by Marian Crawford of Free Run Wine Merchants

As always we pair the wines with 6 perfectly paired cheeses.

The doors open at 6:30 pm. The seated tasting starts at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets: $45 + tax

Tickets can be purchased online, by phone at 434-566-0777, or in person at the shop

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Wine Tasting: History of Argentine Wine in 6 Bottles
Oct
20
6:30 PM18:30

Wine Tasting: History of Argentine Wine in 6 Bottles

Join us as we take a deep dive into the wines of Latin America. This event will focus on 6 wines from Argentina. Everyone knows and loves Malbec, but find out what else Argentina has to offer!

The tasting will be led by Kyle Boatwright of Winebow, Each wine will be perfectly paired with a cheese.
Doors open at 6:30 pm with a welcome wine. The seated tasting begins at 7:00 pm

Tasting attendees will enjoy a 10% discount on 6+ bottles, mix or match, and 15% discount on 12 bottles mix or match

Due to the size of our space, we ask that all attendees be vaccinated

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Wines of the South Central Coast: Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo
Sep
22
6:30 PM18:30

Wines of the South Central Coast: Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo

Join us for a special tasting event! We will explore the wines of the coast of South Central California. Bone up on your wine knowledge, taste gorgeous wines, and enjoy perfectly paired cheeses

What to expect:
We open the doors at 6:30 pm and the seated tasting begins at 7:00 pm.

We will be tasting 6 wines from the S. Central Coast, paired with 6 cheeses
This will be a guided tasting with Matty McGuigan of Salveto Imports

Tickets are $45 and can be purchased on our site, by phone at 434=566-0777, or in person at the shop

This event is for vaccinated guests only. Due to the size our space, we are kindly asking that all attendees be vaccinated for the peace of mind and safety of all.

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The Art of Creating a Cheese and Charcuterie Board
Feb
25
6:00 PM18:00

The Art of Creating a Cheese and Charcuterie Board

Learn how to create your own cheese and charcuterie board, with two wines chosen to perfectly compliment your selections. The event will be hosted virtually on Zoom

Courtenay Tyler, owner, and Lizzy Trevor, Wine Director for Tilman's Wine Bar & Cafe, in conjunction with UVA Club of Charlottesville, will guide you through this fun and informative session.
If you would like to secure the cheeses and wines for the session, visit our DIY Cheese Board page: https://www.tilmanscheeseandwine.com/diy-cheese-board and make your selections.

You can purchase each component, or pick and choose the items that you like. Note that purchase is not required for the event.

REGISTER for this FREE Zoom event


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The Art of Creating a Cheese and Charcuterie Board
Feb
11
10:00 AM10:00

The Art of Creating a Cheese and Charcuterie Board

In Conjunction with UVA Club of Charlottesville, will be hosting a virtual Zoom Class on creating your own cheese, charcuterie and wine experience at home

Learn the basics of creating a cheese board, and our favorite fun tips on wine and cheese pairing

The event is FREE.
Visit our “DIY Cheese Board” page to purchase all the goodies to follow along. Purchase is not required to attend the event

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Wine Tasting: Wines of Sicily
Apr
15
6:30 PM18:30

Wine Tasting: Wines of Sicily

We have postponed our Sicilian Wine Tasting until April 15th.
If you already have a ticket, you don’t have to do anything; just show up to the tasting. You are still on our list!
If you would rather have a refund, please call us at 434-566-0777

Sicily’s is the Mediterranean’s largest island, and home to some of the world’s mos delicious, and intriguing wines! Learn about the thriving wine culture, and taste Sicily’s indigenous grape varietals

Robert Crum of Roanoke Valley Wine Co. will lead the tasting. We will pair 6 Sicilian wines with 6 perfectly matched cheeses.

Doors open at 6:30 with a welcome glass of wine. The seated tasting begins at 7:00

Tickets: $35

Tickets can be purchased online, by phone: 434-566-0777, or in person. at the shop

The tastings sell out quickly, so purchase your tickets early!

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Wine Tasting: Wines of Languedoc-Roussillon
Feb
26
6:30 PM18:30

Wine Tasting: Wines of Languedoc-Roussillon

Come join us for an evening with wines from Languedoc-Roussillon in France!

The region is one to have your arsenal of wine knowledge, because it is such a great spot for quality wines that punch way above their weight class! It’s home to wine bargains galore (at least until the tariffs hit!)

Genevelyn Steele of Dionysus Imports will lead the tasting.

There will be 6 fabulous wines, perfectly paired with 6 cheeses

The doors open at 6:30 with a welcome glass of wine. The seated tasting starts at 7:00 pm

Tickets: $35

Tickets can be purchases online, by phone: 434-566-0777 or in person

These events sell out quickly! Purchase your tickets early

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Love, Wine, and Cheese!
Feb
14
11:00 AM11:00

Love, Wine, and Cheese!

Celebrate with Tilman’s!
We love sharing! So, we’ve come up with specials to share with the people you love on Valentine’s Day

20% off bottles of wine from our menu

Special cheeseboards created to go with your favorite style of wines. Love bubbles? Love red wine? We have the cheese and charcuterie board for you! Only $11!

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National Cheese Lovers Day
Jan
20
11:00 AM11:00

National Cheese Lovers Day

Monday is National Cheese Lover’s Day!

Celebrate with cheese… and wine, of course!
We will have special cheese boards all day for only $10!

Red Wine Lovers Board (Manchego + Barber’s 1833 Vintage Cheddar)

White Wine Lover’s Board (Finocchionna Salami + Ibores)

Rose Lover’s Board (Bucheron + Mahon)

Bubbles Lover Board ( Delice de Bourgogne + Pecorino Toscano)

Alpine Board (Speck +Comte)

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Wine Tasting: Organic Wines
Jan
15
6:30 PM18:30

Wine Tasting: Organic Wines

Join us on Wednesday, January 15th as we explore Organic Wines
Are Organic wines worth seeking out? You bet! It means wines are closer to their natural origins, unmasked, and less manipulated. You won’t find any yucky additives like Mega Purple!

Come prepared to learn and taste 6 delicious certified organic wines

Marian Crawford of Free Run Wines will be hosting with us. Free Run Wine Distributors are based out of Richmond, VA, and boast an incredible portfolio of natural and organic wines.

Doors open at 6:30 pm with time a welcome wine, and a chance to relax and unwind

The seated tasting starts at 7:00 pm

Tickets: $35

Available online, by phone (434-566-0777) or in person

tickets sell out quickly, so get yours early!

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Sparkling Wines: Holiday Wine & Cheese Tasting
Dec
18
6:30 PM18:30

Sparkling Wines: Holiday Wine & Cheese Tasting

<<<SOLD OUT>>>>
Join us for this very special Holiday Sparkling Wine & Cheese Tasting

Robert Crum of Roanoke Valley Wine Company will be here to guide us through our favorite sparkling wines for the holiday season.

6 sparkling wines will be paired with 6 perfect cheeses

Doors open at 6:30 with a welcome glass of wine

Seated tasting starts at 7:00

Tickets: $50

Purchase tickets online: www.tilmanscheeseandwine.com; by phone: 434-566-0777, or in person 406 East Main St.

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The New Australian Wines: Wine &amp; Cheese Tasting
Nov
20
6:30 PM18:30

The New Australian Wines: Wine & Cheese Tasting

Join us on Wednesday, November 20th as we explore the new style of Australian Wines.

No critter wines here! Australian wines have grown up since the days of cheap, fruit-filled grocery store bottles

Try 6 elegant, stylish, and thoroughly modern Australian wines at this tasting, and see why Australia is the new go-to for many wine pros.

Kyle Boatwright of Winebow will be here to enlighten us on the New Australian Style. We will pair 6 wines with 6 perfect cheese bites.

Doors open at 6:30 with a welcome glass of wine

The seated tasting starts at 7:00

Tickets: $35

Purchase tickets online: www.tilmanscheeseandwine.com, phone: 434-566-0777, or in person 406 E. Main St.

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The Upside Down: New World Wines Made in the Old World Style
Oct
30
6:30 PM18:30

The Upside Down: New World Wines Made in the Old World Style

Join us on Wednesday, Oct 30th for the unique tasting!

Genevelyn Steele of Dionysus will lead us in a seated tasting of 6 wines from the US, Australia, Argentina, and Chile.

Each wine will be paired with the perfect cheese

Doors open at 6:30 with a complimentary glass if wine. Seated tasting starts at 7:00 pm

Tickets can be purchased online, by phone (434-566-0777) or in person (406 East Main St).

Hurry! These sell out fast!

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