Local ILM Events

Check out the latest partnerships Wine with Emma has with local businesses in Wilmington! Click on the links to get your tickets or sign up. Can’t wait to catch you around town!

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Tuesday, 10/20/2026 | Book & a Bottle: Listen for the Lie | Wine Knot Sky Bar & Cocktail Lounge | Wilmington, NC | Join Wine with Emma, Wine Knot, Things to Do Wilmington, Lauren in Wilmington, and Bad B’s Mobile Bookstore for another round of Book & a Bottle, an open-invitation book and wine club. This fall’s pick is Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera, a darkly funny thriller full of secrets, suspense, and unexpected twists. Each bundle includes the book, your choice of wine, a sommelier-curated tasting card, a curated gift, and an invitation to the October discussion night. Enjoy your book and wine at home, then come together at Wine Knot to sip, discuss, and head into mystery season. | $55 + tax & fees

Thursday, 10/22/2026 | Fall Sip School: Wine 101 | The Collective Day Spa | Leland, NC | Join Wine with Emma for a cozy fall edition of Sip School, an approachable Wine 101 experience designed for every level of wine knowledge. Guests will explore four wines while learning how to taste, identify flavors and aromas, understand common wine terms, and feel more confident choosing and talking about wine. Each ticket includes a guided tasting of four wines, an individual curated snack pairing box, tasting materials, and a relaxed seated experience on the patio at The Collective Day Spa. No prior wine knowledge is needed. Space is limited to keep the experience interactive and personal. | $60+ tax & fees

Wednesday, 10/28/2026 | FREE Book Swap | Wine Knot Sky Bar | Bring up to 3 books, swap for new reads, enjoy wine, and compete for a prize at this free, organized book swap! | FREE

Looking for more events?
These are my final public events of 2026! For the rest of the year, I’m focusing on private wine tastings and celebrations.

I’m currently accepting private tasting requests for November, December, and beyond. Want to plan something for your group? Get in touch to start planning your tasting.

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