Pack your bags—we’re Going Places ✈️🍷

Join us for Going Places Goes Global, Wednesday June 3, featuring not one, but two wine seminars–one paired with mouth-watering bbq and the other exquisite wines from Bulgaria, a trip to France (no passport required thanks to (H-E-B  fabulous food finds), delicious tastings, and an Emily in Paris lookalike contest—oui, chic prizes included! 💋

Emily in Paris Comes to The Woodlands – Strike a pose, channel your inner Parisian, and join the fabulous Emily in Paris lookalike contest complete with French-inspired flair and fashion show presented by Love Always Boutique.  Featured during Going Places Goes Global June 3 from 6 – 9 p.m.

BBQ and Italian wine? Of course. 🔥🍷 Sip, savor, and discover the unexpected with award-winning Chef Ara Malekian of Harlem Road Texas BBQ who is often called the most interesting man in Texas barbecue. Known for blending European fine dining techniques with classic Texas smokehouse traditions, he’s redefining what BBQ can be.

Enjoy expertly paired Italian wines from Trinchero Family Wines like Ceretto Barbaresco, Le Macioche Brunello di Montalcino and Familia Cotrella Montiano alongside three standout meat samples in a tasting experience that’s anything but ordinary.

Destination Bulgaria – Discover the heritage of authentic wines from the ancient Thracian Lowlands of Bulgaria, where centuries-old traditions and distinctive terroir come together to create truly unique expressions.

Step into a guided tasting experience featuring Bernhardt Winery’s Antiquity Series, a collection inspired by some of the oldest winemaking traditions in the world. Sourced from lands with centuries-old traditions dating back 8,000 years ago, these wines deliver layered flavors, expressive aromatics, and a timeless style that tells a story in every sip.

This seminar explores Bulgaria’s historic wine regions, offering insight into how climate, soil, and landscape—its unique terroir—shape each wine’s character. You’ll also discover rare and ancient grape varietals that have been cultivated for centuries, many of which remain largely unknown outside the region.