Introducing the last wine group you'll need to join.
M&M Hospitality brings wine drinkers together from all over Hampton Roads to special events created exclusively for wine enthusiasts. Whether you're a beginner, an aficionado, or a connoisseur, the M&M Wine Society has your taste buds in mind.
Wine events will be held at our restaurants including Vintage Tavern, River Stone Chophouse, Decoys Seafood, Amedeo’s Ristorante, and Cork & Bull Chophouse.
Be the first to know about special events
Sip on wines that you've never tried before
Get priority seating at exclusive wine dinner
Be included in our Try 'n Buy private events
“... probably one of the finest evenings we have ever had. The delivery and explanations were fantastic. The pairings were perfect and everyone had a blast. Fantastic event... well done!”
Wine Lockers are available at River Stone Chophouse and Cork & Bull Chophouse.
Minimum space reservation:
Monthly = $100
6-month = 550
Annual reservation subscription
First Year reservation = $1000
2nd Year Renewal = $75
3rd Year Renewal (and beyond) = $500.00
Estimated annual investment is ongoing in succession. Payment would begin with First Year reservation prices should the subscription be interupted for any period of time.
Benefits
No corkage fee for Wine served at the restaurant, and a 30% discount on wine purchases available on our current wine lists.
Opportunities to purchase allocated wine at a retail price.
Additional 5% discount on wines offered at any wine events.
Personal collections can be added to each wine locker holder if it was purchased by an approved Virginia ABC Purveyor.
Advance notice on all wine events, and discounted wine offerings at inventory management.
*Wine storage is available at Vintage Tavern
Wine Tasting tips
If tasting multiple wines, start out with sweeter lighter bodied wines and proceed to heavier styles. For example, say for 6 wines a Sparkling Demi-Sec Chenin Blanc, then a Sauvignon Blanc, dry rose, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc.
Swirl the wine, then smell for fruit, floral notes, Oak.
Swirling releases the ethers & esters, chemical compounds that naturally occur in the winemaking process thus accelerating the aroma & bouquet qualities of the wine.
Taste the wine, allow the wine to aerate on your tongue for about 15 seconds. This allows for the wine to be present at all of the tasting parts of the palate (sweet, sour, bitter, salty, savory).
What should you be thinking about when tasting the wine?
Sweetness (front of the tongue)
Acidity (sides of the tongue)
Bitterness (back of the tongue)
Tannin, acidity found in black coffee and tea. This has a chalky sensation to it. Usually found in red wines or white wines aged in wood.
Fruit and Varietal Characteristics (The smells and the body of the wine).
Aftertaste, whether you choose to spit or swallow the wine. The overall balance of the components of the wine are exhibited.
The sign of the great wine is a long, pleasurable finish. Always have some sparkling water handy to keep the palate clean and fresh. Taste with many people. Each of us have different tastes and olfactory experiences. Some people have very little tastebuds. These people can enjoy the spiciest foods without breaking a sweat. Some are "Supertasters". People with an extraordinary number of tastebuds very sensitive to varying degrees of taste. People may have differing olfactory experiences based on their upbringing.
Tasting with many people and engaging in such allows for different perspectives to be shared.