Free Wine Tasting Events

On the heels of a highly successful inaugural KD aLe beer making and tasting series in January and February, KDL is launching KDL Uncorked, a season of free winemaking and tasting programs held at various KDL branches, as well as discounted winery tours and tastings. The beer programs filled fast and not everyone who wanted to attend was able to get a spot, so register today!

KDL Uncorked events happening the week of September 15 are part of the national “Outside the Lines” campaign aimed at demonstrating the creativity and innovation happening in libraries.

Click on the links below to peruse and register for any of the KDL Uncorked tasting events, or call 616-784-2007.

Winemaking 101

Join wine aficionado Steve Siciliano, owner of Siciliano’s Market, as he talks about the ins and outs of making wine at home. Learn about the basic equipment and procedures needed for making wine from concentrated kits, as well as with fresh fruits and vegetables. No registration required.

Thursday, September 4, 6:00 PM, Gaines Township Branch

Tuesday, September 16, 6:30 PM, Byron Township Branch

Wednesday, September 17, 6:30 PM, Grandville Branch

Thursday, September 18, 6:30 PM, Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch

Wednesday, September 24, 6:30 PM, Plainfield Township Branch

Wednesday, October 8, 6:30 PM, Englehardt (Lowell) Branch

Wednesday, October 22, 6:30 PM, Wyoming Branch

Wine Tasting with Rose’s

Wine enthusiast Bill Koski of Rose’s Restaurant will outline the basics of selecting wines and lead a free tasting. Participants must be 21 or older. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited.

Monday, September 15, 6:30 PM, East Grand Rapids Branch

Wine Tasting & Tour at Cascade Winery

Wine crafters and owners Rose and Bob Bonga invite you for an educational tour of the Cascade Winery (4665 Broadmoor Ave. SE, Grand Rapids). Enjoy a variety of seasonal wines for 50 cents per taste. Pre-registration is required. Participants must be age 21 or older.

Tuesday, September 16, 6:00 PM, Cascade Winery (4665 Broadmoor Ave. SE, Grand Rapids)

Meet the Author: Rick Sigsby

The author of Michigan’s Holy Water: The Great Lakes Wine Bible spent 15 months traveling the state interviewing wine makers and vineyard owners. His book offers a peek behind the door of the tasting room. Registration is not required.

Thursday, September 25, 6:00 PM, Krause Memorial (Rockford) Branch

Tuesday, October 28, 5:30 PM, Cascade Township Branch

Wine Tasting at Kayla Rae Cellars

Join us at Kayla Rae Cellars (31 Courtland St. in Rockford) to enjoy buy-one-get-one tastings, cheese samples from Farm Country Cheese House in Lakeview and a presentation by winery owner Karen Grossman on how current wine and cider selections were developed, created and refined. Participants must be 21 or older. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited.

Thursday, September 25, 7:00 PM, Kayla Rae Cellars (31 Courtland St., Rockford)

Wine Tasting with Pauly’s

Paul Faba, owner of Pauly’s in Lowell, will pique your palate’s interest with a few of his favorite Michigan wines. Participants must be age 21 or older. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Monday, September 29, 6:30 PM, Englehardt (Lowell) Branch

Tuesday, October 28, 6:30 PM, Cascade Township Branch