Italian Night & Pasta Making Class!
2025-07-10 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Ivory Road, 1854 Brevard Road, Arden, NC, 28704
Join us for a special Italian cooking class featuring guest chefs Gregorio and Geri DeFilippi!
Having spent time in Italy refining their skills, Gregorio’s true culinary roots come from learning pasta-making at the side of his Nonna and aunts. This hands-on experience will not only teach you how to make authentic pasta, but also immerse you in the warmth, tradition, and flavors of Italian home cooking. Come hungry—and ready to roll some dough!

We will learn (hands on!): gnocchi, fettuccine, & two sauces! We will also enjoy charcuterie appetizers and tiramisu for dessert.

$65 / person includes class, dinner + dessert, plus wine!

Wine Tasting with Mountain Brook Vineyards!
2025-07-31 16:00 - 19:00
Join us for another Wine Tasting as we welcome back our friends from Mountain Brook Winery in Tryon! Mountain Brook staff will be on-site pouring their latest seasonal favorites and chatting about their vineyard. Tasting is free for Wine Club Members & just $5 for non-members.
We’ll have 4 bottles open to taste, plus glass & bottle prices (discounts for Wine Club members!)
As always, we’ll have snacks, and the dog-friendly patio open! No RSVP required — while we’ll be open from 3-8pm, the tasting with Mountain Brook will span 4-7pm.

ROSÉ Class & Tasting
2025-08-08 18:30 - 20:30
**Back by popular demand!!!**
Join us for a wine class & tasting focusing on a the wonderful, wide, sometimes-under-appreciated-world of ROSÉ!
What, technically, IS rosé? Are there really a range of rosé styles that are worth individual attention?! YES!
We will taste and compare Rosés from 6 different regions, while owner Jill Heaton, CSW, leads a mini class on the wine itself. We’ll highlight the different styles, growing regions, and flavor profiles!
Tickets are $35/person, seating will be limited to ensure an intimate environment. There will be snacks & tasting sheets provided – just bring yourself!

Spanish Wine Tasting with Tom!
2025-08-21 16:30 - 18:30
Join us for a Spanish Wine Tasting led by Tom Leiner of Orsini Wines! He is bringing 4 bottles including Cava, Albariño, Tempranillo, and a Priorat Red Blend.

Tasting is free for wine club members, $5 for non-members … and these wines (as well as our full wine/beer/cider/NA/snack menu) will be available by the glass & bottle! Our dog-friendly patio will be open, weather-permitting, and we have plenty of indoor seating as well.

No RSVP required — drop in anytime! We will be open 3-8pm, with Tom on-site for tasting from 4:30-6:30pm!

Wine Basics Class & Tasting
2025-09-12 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a Wine Basics Class & Tasting, led by Jill! This class will cover a range of topics that are perfect for wine newbies OR wine lovers just looking to brush up on their knowledge! We’ll have 8 bottles open to taste and the tasting will complement learning things like: what do tannins ACTUALLY feel/taste like? What effect does aging actually have on a wine? How does acidity level affect food pairings? How does oak affect different wine grapes?
Snacks & Tasting Sheets will be provided — just bring yourself!

DIY Flower Bar with Grey Dog Flowers
2025-09-17 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for an easygoing midweek treat! Grey Dog Flowers will be popping up at Ivory Road with a DIY flower bar while you sip and snack your way through your evening.

Here’s how it works: Pick your own stems (priced individually) and build a bouquet your way,
OR
Let Grey Dog Flowers do the arranging for you while you decide which flowers you want.
Either way, you’ll get your bouquet wrapped and ready to take home!

Meanwhile, Ivory Road has all the good things ready for you: A menu focused on wine, plus beer, cider, and other non-alcoholic drinks (like homemade honey mint tea!), Charcuterie & cheese boards, dip plates, and French macarons.
Options for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free friends.

No reservations needed – just come by, grab a drink, a bite, and a bundle of blooms.

Blind Wine Tasting: "Old World vs. New World"
2025-09-26 18:00 - 20:00
We’re hosting a just-for-fun (but also super educational!) Blind Wine Tasting night featuring the nuances between Old World & New World wine regions. We will have 8 bottles of single varietals open that we’ll taste blind, then reveal & discuss. We’ll have tasting sheets & snacks. This will be a welcoming space for all levels of wine lovers — no gate-keeping or snobbery allowed

This is a fun way to taste your wine knowledge & palate, while hopefully expanding your horizons!

Tickets are $35 (15% discount for Wine Club Members — e-mail jill@ivoryroadavl.com for your discount code!)
Tickets are refundable in case of cancellation only if we are able to fill your seat!

Bubbles Around the World!
2025-10-24 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for a guided tasting of Bubbles Around the World! We’ll be featuring 5 bottles of bubbly that either come from an obscure corner of the world, or are made in super unique styles, or from lesser-known grapes… and ALL will totally knock your bubbly socks off! We’ll learn briefly about the history of bubbly wine and the different methods behind the madness. Snacks & tasting sheets provided.

Domaine Joseph Cattin Wine Tasting
2025-10-29 15:00 - 20:00
Join us for a casual wine tasting featuring 3 bottles from Domaine Joseph Cattin of the Alsace region in France.
We will have 3 bottles open to taste, plus the full wine bar menu available as usual.
Tasting is free for Wine Club Members, $5 for non-members.
No RSVP required… drop in anytime!

Pour for Paws: AVL Humane Society Fundraiser
2025-11-05 16:00 - 19:00
Join us for another collaboration event with Asheville Humane Society!

We’ll be donating 15% of all sales to support the lifesaving work at Asheville Humane Society… plus, there’ll be adoptable kittens or puppies (!!!) to cuddle and play with… and hopefully find a forever home for! This is also a supply drive for AHS, so please check their website for current needs and bring supplies to donate: https://www.ashevillehumane.org/donate/shop-for-a-cause/

We’ll have our menu featuring wine, beer, cider, non-alcoholic options as well as charcuterie & dip plates, with vegan, vegetarian, and GF options!

Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome on our patio. Kids are more than welcome, as well!

Bordeaux Wine Tasting with Chris!
2025-11-06 16:30 - 18:30
Chris Thornbury from Rise Over Run Wine is BACK! Pouring a fun wine tasting featuring the Bordeaux producer Chateau Carbonneau.

We’ll have 4 bottles open to taste & learn a bit more about this region and winemaker!

No RSVP required, drop in anytime. The wine bar will be open as usual from 3-8pm, the tasting will span from 4:30-6:30pm.Tasting is free for Wine Club members, $5 for non-members.

Explore "New-To-You" Varietals - A Guided Tasting
2025-11-12 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for a guided tasting with Evan from Kellogg Selections featuring “New-To-You” Varietals! You already know (and love!) Pinot Noir, Cabernet, and Sauvignon Blanc… but have you tried the lesser-known, ever-so-slightly-obscure grapes like Schiava, Granat, and Assyrtiko?
These are just a few examples of how this guided tasting will work… we’ll have 8 bottles open to help expand your wine world & try some varietals you may never have encountered before! All 8 bottles will be a suggestion of another varietal you’d likely enjoy if you like any of the more-well-known & popular varietals we’ll be showcasing. There will be one bubbly, 3 whites, and 4 reds.
As always, we’ll provide snacks & tasting sheets, just bring yourself! Wine Club members receive 15% off ticket price.

Thanksgiving Wine Tasting!
2025-11-19 16:00 - 19:00
Join me as I pour a tasting of 5 wines that will really SHINE on your Thanksgiving table! I’ll have 1 bubbly (for apps!), 1 white and 3 reds available to taste. Wines will be available for purchase by the bottle and are sure to impress the wine-loving friends & family around your Thanksgiving table!
Tasting is free for Wine Club Members, $5 for non-members.
No RSVP required… drop in anytime!

Winter Wine Dinner with Guest Chef Amber Cate
2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00
Join us as we welcome Guest Chef Amber Cate to the Ivory Road Kitchen! Chef Amber will be preparing 5 courses, and Jill will be leading an optional 5 wine pairings. This event will be sat family-style, and is sure to be a festive, delicious evening! Reservations are required.

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“Cocktail Hour” will be held 5-6pm during which we’ll pass welcome bites & beverages. We will sit for dinner at 6pm.
Price is $80 per person, with 5 wine pairings +$20 (optional). A wine, beer, cider & non-alcoholic beverage menu will also be available.

MENU:Welcome Bite: Brie Tartlet w. Red Fruits

First: Winter Greens & Persimmon Salad w. Ricotta

Second: Golden Squash Bisque w. Creme Fraiche & Crispy Crunchies

Main: Braised Pork Shank w. Farro Risotto, Pan Jus, Herb Salad(Vegetarian Option: Pan Roasted Winter Squash & Mushroom Gratin w. Accompaniments)

Dessert: Winter Fruits Shortcake w. Spiced Mousse
——————————————————————Please reach out with any food allergies or dietary restrictions ahead of time.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations 48 hours or more prior to event start will receive a full refund. Cancellations between 24-48 hours will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations less than 24 hours will not receive a refund. Any refund, regardless of the time frame, will be calculated less 3.5% of total ticket price, as this credit card fee is not refundable to us.

Blind Wine Tasting
2025-12-13 16:00 - 18:00
We’re hosting a just-for-fun (but also super educational!) Blind Wine Tasting night! We will have 8 bottles of different varieties of bubbly that we’ll taste blind, then reveal & discuss.

We’ll have tasting sheets & snacks. This will be a welcoming space for all levels of wine lovers — no gate-keeping or snobbery allowed

Tickets are $35 (15% discount for Wine Club Members — e-mail jill@ivoryroadavl.com for your discount code!)

Cancellations more than 48 hours in advance receive full refund (minus the CC processing fee, which we cannot avoid…) Cancellations less than 48 hours in advance are refundable only if we are able to fill your seat!

Holiday Market & Wine Tasting
2025-12-16 16:00 - 19:00
Join us at Ivory Road for a sweet & festive Holiday Market & Wine Tasting. YES — it’s on a Tuesday, because don’t we all have enough going on during the weekends in the holiday season?!

We’ll have several local vendors with handmade items for sale throughout the house, plus a holiday-themed wine tasting at the bar!

While more vendors are still being confirmed, currently we can’t wait to welcome:
** The Turquoise Turgua – Family-made soy wax candles with clean ingredients & incredible natural scents.
** Calico Forest Designs – Creative, unique & beautiful hand-sewn creations like wall storage pods, belt pouches, and purses.
** Chef Amber Cate – A local private chef bringing her incredible homemade bakes like Italian Christmas Cookie Boxes & Yule Logs!
** Jill with Ivory Road will host a wine tasting with picks for your holiday tables, plus gift-able Wine Club boxes & more!

No RSVP required, drop in anytime!
