6th Annual Grand Tasting
2019-11-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
The annual Grand Tasting at Corrado’s date is set! Instead of having a tent and risking bad weather, the tasting will be inside the restaurant and yes we will have football on the TV’s during the event. We will have over 50 different wines for you to taste along with some heavy hors d’oeuvres to accompany the wines. We will also have live music for everyone to enjoy and dance the night away! We will limit the amount of tickets to 100 people, so hurry and reserve your spot today by bringing a check or cash for $100 per person to The Oconee cellar! This is our biggest event of the year, sign up now. We are almost sold out, so hurry and get your ticket!

Top Selling Wines 5 Course Wine Dinner
2019-09-05 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
The first of it’s kind, on Thursday September 5th, The Oconee Cellar and Da’ Corrado Ristorante will co-host a 5 course Wine Dinner that will pair five of The Oconee Cellar’s top selling wines with a food course specially picked out by Corrado and Chef Ryan. You may purchase these wines on a regular basis, but struggle to pair the wines properly. This dinner may help you pair your favorite wines with just the right foods. Plus special low pricing will be available to people who participate in the dinner. Space is limited so sign up early!

90+ Rated Wine Tasting
2019-06-03 18:30 - 21:30 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
We will taste wines from all over the world that are rated 90 or above by the major wine publications. Each table will have something different to offer in all price ranges. Participants will also be able to enjoy a gourmet meal hand prepared by Corrado and his staff. This will be a fun night that you will not want to miss! The cost is $70 per person for all the wine and food you wish to consume! To sign up, please bring cash or check to The Oconee Cellar by Sunday June 2, 2019. We will start at 6:30 pm. See you there!

You be The Judge!
2019-02-19 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
Guests will taste two different premium wines with each course blind (you will not wear a blind fold) and be able to judge which one the prefer with each course. It is fun, interactive and takes the price, name, label out of the equation when deciding what wines you prefer. There is no right or wrong answer. Corrado and his staff will prepare four delicious courses that will pair perfectly with the wines. All the wines will be picked from Kobrand Wine & Spirits portfolio, which represents some of the best wines of the world, including Sassicaia Wine Spectator’s #1 wine of 2018. You will not want to miss this one! The cost is only $70 per person and can be paid by check or cash at The Oconee Cellar. Space is limited to sign up early to reserve your spot.

5th Annual Grand Tasting
2018-11-02 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
On Friday November 2, 2018 guests are invited to a wonderful night of wine tasting, live music, and gourmet food prepared by Corrado and his staff. There will be over 75 different 90+ rated wines to sample under a tent set outside the restaurant (if the #’s support it). This is the 5th Annual event and will not want to be missed by any wine enthusiast! The price for the event is $80 per person and can be paid by check or cash at The Oconee Cellar. Tickets will sell fast so sign up today!

Sold Out! 20th Anniversary Celebration Party Saturday August 25th!
2018-08-25 18:00 - 22:00 | GA
This event is sold out! For those who are put on the waiting list, you will be first in line next year if we decide to make this an annual event.
The Oconee Cellar turns 20 years old in August! As we have done in the past, we will have a great sale at the store to celebrate along with lots of giveaways and refreshments from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday August 18th.

This year we will also be throwing a celebration party on Saturday August 25th at the newly constructed Pavilion at The Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee. Guests for the event will enjoy a Southern Flair style meal, signature cocktails, local beers, and an array of fine wines. Guests will enjoy listening to a live band playing your favorite cover songs! If you would like to attend this amazing celebration, please bring a check or cash for only $50 per person to The Oconee Cellar by Friday August 17th. You will not want to miss this one!
We truly hope you can make this unforgettable night of food, libation, and entertainment! Not to mention an opportunity to donate to The Second Harvest (a local charity that helps feed the needy) and the live drawing for a new Hobie Kayak from Singleton Marine.

Wine Madness Dinner at Corrado's
2018-05-07 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
“Wine Madness” Wine Dinner
Monday May 7th @ 6:00 pm
$75 pp
Lucky wine lovers will have a fun and interactive time at this tasting. We will taste 2 wines blind with each course and vote on our favorite. We will do this with four gourmet courses all prepared by Corrado and his staff in their newly renovated Ristorante. All the winners will be revealed at the end of the dinner. So that is a total of eight wines, four courses, plus dessert for $75 per person! Sign up at The Oconee Cellar today by paying cash or check. See you there!

Italian Wine Dinner
2018-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
Italian Wine Dinner February 6th
You are invited to experience an Italian Wine Dinner presented by Sommelier and Italian native Mauro Maugliani. Corrado and his staff will prepare an exquisite five course dinner paired each with an Italian wine imported by Kobrand Wine & Spirits, one of the leading importers of wine and spirits in the world. Dishes such as Zappa di Scoglio, Sausage and Asparagus Risotto, Prime cut Filet, and Scottish Salmon are sure to delight any foodies taste buds. Please RSVP to this event by bringing cash or check for $70 per person to The Oconee Cellar prior to the event. Space is limited so sign up early!

Christmas Wine Dinner
2017-12-18 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
We are having five course wine pairing dinner on Monday December 18th at 6:00 pm at da’Corrado’s Italian Ristorante. Corrado will prepare a wonderful dinner perfectly paired with six different Italian wines including a Brunello di Montalcino rated 95 by Robert Parker, a Rosso di Montalcino in the top 100 wines of 2017, and a wine made by the famous Gaja winery! The cost is $80 per person and we have about 10 spots left! Bring a check or cash to The Oconee Cellar by Sunday at 6:00 pm to get a spot for this great event!

Grand Tasting
2017-10-20 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
The Grand Tasting will be held on Friday October 20th starting at 6:00 pm. Wine Lovers will be able to taste up to 75 different wines rated 90 or above while enjoying a wonderful array of gourmet foods made by Corrado and his staff. If the numbers justify it, the tasting will be held under a large tent set up in the parking lot in front of Corrado’s Italian Ristorante. There will also be a live band playing during and after the tasting. Once the tasting ends at 9:00 pm, Corrado will have a cash bar if you would like to stay and listen and/or dance to the live band.

Caymus Vineyards Wine Dinner
2017-07-24 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
40 lucky wine and food lovers will experience one of the highlights of the year on Monday July 24th. Corrodo and his staff will prepare a five course dinner with each course featuring a wine from the famed Caymus Vineyards! The highly rated and most sought after Caymus Special Select will be featured with one of the courses. The cost is $120 per person and can be paid by cash or check at The Oconee Cellar and must be paid prior to the event. We expect this dinner to sell out quickly so don’t hesitate to sign up for this special event.

90 + Rated California Wine Tasting
2017-06-12 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
On Monday June 12th at 6:00 pm The Oconee Cellar and da’Corrado Italian Ristorante will team up to host a 90+ California Wine Tasting. Patrons will be able to taste over 25 different highly rated red and white wines and enjoy a gourmet meal provided by Corrado and his staff. Special pricing is offered the day of the event so you will not want to miss out on a great night of food and wine. The cost is only $35 per person and can be paid by cash or check. We anticipate this tasting to sell out so don’t hesitate and sign up today!

Master's Week Mauritson Wine Dinner
2017-04-04 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
Sign up today for a wonderful 5 course Wine Dinner featuring the wines from Mauritson Winery located on Dry Creek Road in Healdsburg, California. This was one of the wineries we visited on our recent trip to Sonoma/Napa back in January and was really impressed with their wines. Corrado and his staff have created five delicious courses to pair with each wine. Britney Hodges, formerly with National Distributors and now National Sales Manager for Mauritson, will educate us on their brilliant lineup of wines as we consume each course. The cost is $75 per person and will only be limited to 30 lucky participants. Please bring a check or cash to The Oconee Cellar if you would like to attend!

Riedel Glass Wine Tasting Event
2017-03-18 14:00 - 15:30 | The Ritz Carlton, Greensboro, 30642, United States
The tasting sets have arrived! Don’t forget to sign up for this great event at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee on Saturday March 18th at 2:00 pm. For $75 pp you will get an in depth discussion on why the shape and size of a wine glass makes a difference in the taste of the wine. You will also get to taste some great Francis Ford Coppola wines in your set of four Riedel wine glasses! You can sign up at www.oconeefoodandwine.com.

90+ Rated Wine Tasting
2017-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
Our distributors will bring some of the best they have to offer to this great event to kick off 2017! We will taste over 25 different 90+ rated wines while Corrado and his staff cook up some wonderful food for all you lucky participants. This is the best deal on the lake, so don’t miss out! You can sign up by bringing a check or cash for $35 per person to The Oconee Cellar! See you there!

Christmas Wine Dinner
2016-12-19 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
The Oconee Cellar and Corrado’s Italian Ristorante have teamed up to deliver a culinary treat to 40 lucky wine and food lovers! Corrado Corrias and his staff will deliver a six course gourmet meal with each course perfectly paired with a gourmet wine by the owner of The Oconee Cellar Matt Garofalo. If you would like to join us and this magical night, sign up at The Oconee Cellar today!

3rd Annual Grand Tasting
2016-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
Our biggest event of the year is the Grand Tasting! Participants will be able to taste over 60 different wines, sample some great Italian cuisine prepared by Corrado’s Italian Ristorante, enjoy live music all under the big tent. We are currently taking reservations at The Oconee Cellar. If you would like to reserve your spot, please bring a check or cash for $65 per person. Lot’s of great wines all rated 90 or above by the major wine publications, great food, and music all make for a great night! Hope to see you there!

Italian Wine Dinner
2016-08-01 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
On Monday August 1st, The Oconee Cellar and Da’Corrado’s Italian Ristorante will host a six course Italian Wine Dinner. Each course will be expertly paired with a fine Italian wine. The cost is only $65 per person and can be paid by cash or check to The Oconee Cellar. Space is limited so sign up today!

90+ Rated Wine Tasting
2016-06-06 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
We will taste 25+ 90 Rated or higher wines along with a gourmet dinner prepared by Corrado and his staff. The cost is $35 per person to be paid by check or cash at The Oconee Cellar. Hurry and sign up before it sells out!

90+ Rated Wine Tasting
2016-05-20 08:00 - 17:00 | GA
We will taste 25+ different 90 plus rated wines along with a gourmet dinner made by Corrado and his staff. The cost is only $35 per person and can be paid by check or cash at The Oconee Cellar. Space is limited so sign up before we sell out!

Spanish Wine Pairing Dinner
2016-04-18 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
Spanish Wine Dinner
Monday April 18th at 6:00 pm at Corrado’s Italian Ristorante You can now sign up for a six course wine dinner at Corrado’s Ristorante featuring some of the greatest wines Spain has to offer! The dinner will be on Monday April 18th at 6:00 pm. Each course will pair perfectly with a wonderful Spanish wine from the Juan Gil Portfolio. The cost is only $60 per person, which can be paid by cash or check to The Oconee Cellar by Friday April 15th. Hope to see you there! We are limited so sign up early to ensure your spot at this great event!

Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival
2016-03-19 18:00 - 21:00 | The Ritz Carlton, Greensboro, 30642, United States
As one of the area’s premier events, the 7th Annual Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival brings together culinary specialties from The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee and regional restaurants pairing them with more than 100 premium wines. Sample and taste your way through this fantastic showcase of wine and food. Don’t miss any of the weekend events. Go to www.oconeefoodandwine.com for more details.

Boutique Wine Tasting
2016-02-15 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
Our first Wine Tasting Event of 2016 will be held on Monday February 15th at 6:00 pm. We will taste over 25 different wines from small Boutique wineries from around the world. At times I find these “Mom and Pop” wineries make some of the most beautiful, eloquent wines available on the market. A gourmet Italian dinner prepared by Corrado and his staff will also be included with the wine tasting. You can RSVP for this fun filled night by bringing a check or cash for $35 per person to The Oconee Cellar. Space is limited so sign up early!

Christmas Wine Dinner
2015-12-14 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
On Monday December 14th da’Corrado Ristorante teams up with The Oconee Cellar to put on a five course wine pairing dinner plus dessert. The dinner will showcase a variety of gourmet dishes each perfectly paired with a fine wine chosen by Matt Garofalo, owner of The Oconee Cellar. This will be a very special event that should not be missed by gourmet food and wine lovers. The wines chosen for the event will be available to purchase at The Oconee Cellar at a special discounted price. The cost of the event is only $60 per person (cash or check) and can be brought to The Oconee Cellar to reserve your spot. Space is limited to sign up today!
1st Course U ten scallops in a bed of risotto pescatore (seafood) Tomato Bisque
2cd Course Mixed greens Mediterranean pear salad in a roasted garlic ranch dressing
3rd Course Rigatoni al ragu delle tre carni with mushroom porcini
4th Course Chilean sea bass and broccolini
5th Course Mini veal ossobuco con patate sobuco on a roasted garlic Yukon gold mashpotato
Each course will be paired with a wonderful fine wine!

2cd Annual Grand Tasting
2015-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
Wine lovers will be able to sample over 50 different 90+ rated wines under the big tent located outside of da’Corrado Italian Ristorante on Monday October 26th starting at 6:00 pm. Corrado and his staff will have plenty for you to eat while you taste these great wines including a carving station, pasta station and much much more! There will also be live music playing through out the night to entertain you during the tasting! Tickets are on sale now for $60 per person (check or cash only)! Don’t hesitate because this event sold out very quickly last year!

Wine Pairing Dinner August 17th
2015-08-17 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
On Monday August 17th at 6:00 pm up to 50 lucky guests will enjoy a five course dinner prepared by Corrado’s Italian Ristorante each paired with a specially selected wine to compliment the dinning experience. The theme of the dinner will be left up to Corrado and his staff to allow them to create their dinner based on the freshness and seasonality of the ingredients. The cost is $45 per person (does not include gratuity) and can be paid by cash or check at The Oconee Cellar by Saturday August 15th. Space is limited so sign up early to ensure a spot!

Wild Turkey Bourbon Tasting & Summer time Wine Tasting
2015-06-22 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
On Monday June 22 at 6:00 pm at da Corrado’s Italian Ristorante we will be hosting an Epic event to kick off the summer! For you bourbon drinkers, the Wild Turkey Tour Bus will be in the parking lot to educate you on the Wild Turkey brand and story. They are only in Georgia for four days and Lake Oconee is one of their stops! We will taste five of the their Whiskeys including the Rarebreed, Forgiven, and the 101 Rye.
At the same time, we will be conducting a wine tasting full of wines geared towards the hot summer weather that is quickly approaching. Dinner will also be served during the event. You may sign up for the Bourbon or the wine tasting at The Oconee Cellar by bringing a check or cash for $35 per person. We expect to sell out of this event quickly so sign up early! Space is limited!

Wine pairing dinner at Corrado's May 18th
2015-05-18 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
Five course dinner each course perfectly paired with a delicious fine wine. RSVP today! Space is limited! Only $45 per person (check or cash)

European Wine Tasting
2015-04-20 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
We will taste over 25 different wines from the major European wine regions such as Italy, Spain, and France. As with all our tastings, a wonderful spread of gourmet cuisine prepared by Corrado and his staff will accompany the wines. The cost is only $ 30 per person and can be paid at The Oconee Cellar by check or cash up to the weekend before the event. Space is limited so sign up early!

90+ Rated Wine Tasting
2015-03-09 18:00 - 21:00 | da Corrado Ristorante, 1061 Village Park Drive, Greensboro, GA, 30642, United States
We will taste over 25 different 90+ rated wines from all over the world! Not only will you taste great wine, Corrad’s Italian Ristorante will provide a great Italian gourmet dinner including their award winning fire roasted pizza’s! All this for only $ 30 per person (check or cash only)! Please sign up early at The Oconee Cellar because these events usually sell out!
