Tasting Notes 2026
Monday
March 30, 2026
6:30 PM
SC State Museum
Columbia's favorite food and wine celebration RETURNS!
MARCH 30 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | SC State Museum
Our popular wine and food celebration to benefit the SC Philharmonic! Join us for a thrilling night that delights the senses and supports your local orchestra - all while raising a glass to the amazing businesses that make Columbia an amazing place to live. Over 80 wines for tasting, 20 restaurant partners with tasty delights, live music by the Reggie Sullivan band, belly dancers from Alegria Dance Studio, beer from Bierkeller Columbia, a silent auction with a range of experiences and items and so much more!
• Complimentary valet by Southern Valet
• Complimentary safe rides home by Checker Yellow Cab
Please note, no physical tickets will be distributed. Your name will be added to a guest list at the event registration table.
Event Committee & Sponsors
Co-Chairs: Dave Allison, Dick Bannon and Sarah Landholt
Committee Members:
Mary Green Brush
Terry Goodfellow
Lynn Hodge
Kerrie Newell
Fred Medway
Terry Schmoyer
Brenda Wheeler
GRAND SPONSOR: First Citizens Bank
CHEESE TABLE SPONSOR: Schmoyer & Company
Table Sponsors:
Ameris Bank
BlueCross BlueShield of SC
Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Carolina Gas Transmission
Bert & Dick Bannon
Butler Electric
Dunbar Funeral Home
FACES, Inc.
First Horizons Bank
Grant Thornton
JP Morgan Chase
Maynard Nexsen
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
SC State Museum
Schmoyer & Company
Southern Valet
Synovus
Terminix
US Foods
WMM, LLC
Restaurants and Partners
Restaurant Partners:
Black Rooster
BlueCross BlueShield of SC
Blue Marlin Steaks and Seafood
Bourbon Columbia
City Grit
COA Agaveria Y Cocina
Dragon Room
Dupre Catering
Fancy That Bistro
Gervais & Vine
Hampton Street Vineyard
Il Giorgione
Miyo’s + M Vista
Motor Supply Co. Bistro
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Smoked
Tavern on 6
The Melting Pot
Tupelo Honey
Za’s on Devine
...And more to come!
Wine Partners:
Rombauer
Orin Swift
Pahlmeyer/Jayson
Gallo
Maze Row
Treasury
Banfi
Crimson
Palm Bay/Taub Family
Riboli
Santa Margherita
Delicato
Kobrand
Frederick Wildman
plus non-alcoholic wines!
