Celebrate Women’s History Month with us as we honor incredible women in wine! Gather your friends and enjoy a special wine tasting featuring the artistry, elegance, and passion of some of our favorite women winemakers. $30 per person.

Come learn all about fortified wines! While many are sweet, each style is made differently and showcases its own unique flavor profile. In this class, we’ll taste four distinct wines—Ruby Port, Tawny Port, Madeira, and Sherry—each paired with a classic accompaniment.

Come sip, learn, and discover something new!

$75 per person · Limited seats

Please join us at the shop on Friday, February 13th for a Galentine's Day celebration Taylor Swift style!! What exactly is Galentine's you ask? It's the day before Valentine's Day to celebrate friendship and support of one another. Traditionally, it is a day to celebrate your best "gal pals" but this party is open to anyone who wants to celebrate. We'll have light fare (sandwiches by Cultivated in Love, chips, chocolate) and a Swiftie wine flight (did a little research into some of her faves). There will be Taylor Swift music, friendship bracelets (please bring one to share if you can) and fun! $50 per person. Limited tickets available. The wines shop will close at 7pm just for this event. You must be 21 or older to attend.

Join owner and sommelier, Mel Guse, for a guided tasting that explores the differences between youthful wines and those aged in the cellar. You’ll discover the unique qualities of both styles and learn how time transforms a wine in the bottle.

$75 per person | Limited seating available

Ring in the New Year with an exclusive Champagne flight! Enjoy three exceptional Champagnes perfectly paired with the 3 C’s: chips, cheese, and chocolate. A sparkling way to kick off your celebration and toast to the year ahead!

$65 per person

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Step back in time for a holiday soirée that’s equal parts nostalgic and delightfully unexpected. Gist Wine Shop partners with Rose and Eugene Presents and Hi-Fi Hair for A Very Vino Christmas, a festive tasting event where mid-century charm meets modern flavor.

Sip through five curated stations featuring sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines paired with vintage-inspired holiday bites. Wander between Rose and Eugene’s gallery glow, the cozy Hi-Fi lounge, and the twinkle-lit hallway as you enjoy each pour.

Expect vintage style, vinyl tunes, and just the right touch of kitsch. A pop-up bar will keep the merriment flowing throughout the evening. Presented by Gist Wine Shop, Rose and Eugene Presents, and Hi-Fi Hair

Nordic Hall · 218 W. 13th Street

Tickets: $45 advance / $55 at the door

Limited to 75 guests.

Join us for a festive night of holiday wreath making — with a twist!

Create your own holiday wreath from wine corks using corks we’ve saved all year. Your craft session includes all materials to make the wreath plus a glass of wine to sip while you create. We’ll have a few glue guns on hand, but feel free to bring your favorite if you have one.

$55/person — limited spots available

Join us on Small Business Saturday for a relaxed Sipping & Shopping afternoon at Gist!

Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine while browsing all things Gist — from wines to gifts and merch. Pick up a Gist Wine Flight Punch Card: 5 flights for $75 or 10 flights for $150, and get a bonus flight for yourself! Perfect for friends, family, or coworkers looking to explore something new in wine — each flight just $15 (regularly $20).

Plus, enjoy 20% off all Gist t-shirts and sweatshirts and create your own holiday gift box — the perfect local touch for everyone on your list.

We’re excited to welcome you back for one of our favorite annual traditions!

As a wine team, we’re lucky to taste and learn about incredible wines year-round — and this event is all about sharing the ones that have truly stood out. With the holidays approaching, we’ve thoughtfully selected wines we’re especially grateful for and that we think pair beautifully with seasonal meals and celebrations.

Come taste, discover new favorites, and let us help you find the perfect bottles for your Thanksgiving table and beyond.

Tasting: $35 per person

We can't wait to raise a glass with you!

Gamay vs. Pinot Noir: A Regional Showdown
Join owner and sommelier Mel Guse for a three-part guided tasting exploring the nuanced differences between Gamay and Pinot Noir. Each round will feature one of each varietal, thoughtfully selected from the same region, allowing you to compare and contrast their expression through terroir and style.

$65 per person | Limited seating available

Join us for a one-of-a-kind collaboration event!

Experience the perfect pairing of wine and fashion as Gist Wine Shop teams up with Terra Shepherd Boutique & Apothecary. Enjoy a guided tasting of low-intervention wines from Gist, thoughtfully paired with the textures and styles of Terra Shepherd’s featured fall collection.

After the tasting, we’ll head down to Terra Shepherd for exclusive after-hours shopping and a glass of bubbly to cleanse the palate.

Support small businesses.
Shop sustainably.
Sip consciously.

$50 per person

Join us on Saturday Oct. 4th for a Division Wine Company tasting and wine shop takeover! We’ll be offering a tasting of their wines and featuring all Division wines by the glass throughout the day.

Come sip, learn, and celebrate one of our favorite producers crafting beautiful, expressive wines from the Pacific Northwest.

Tasting: $30

No RSVP needed — just stop by and enjoy!

Join us for a Chardonnay Tasting!
Sunday, September 14th | $30 Tasting Fee

Explore the many faces of Chardonnay as we pour a range of styles from diverse regions around the world — from crisp and mineral-driven to fuller and focused.

Come with an open mind and get ready to get your CHAR-D on!
Cheers! 🍷

Have you ever thought about translating what you taste into color?
Join owner and sommelier Mel Guse in collaboration with Mel Cotton, owner of Rose and Eugene Presents for an experimental wine tasting where flavor meets canvas. Together, we'll explore the connection between taste and sight—bringing your sensory experience to life through color and creativity.

Come with an open mind and a willingness to explore how what we taste can become what we see.

$75 per person – includes wine tasting, all art supplies, and a canvas to take home.
Limited seating available.

It has been HOT and while red wines may not sound exactly like what you want to drink in this heat, there are wonderful red varietals that are light and taste great chilled! Come and taste through some beautiful chilled red wines on Saturday, Aug 9th! Pop in anytime during open hours (12pm-6pm) for the tasting and just...chill.

Step into a relaxed evening of watercolor, wine, and connection at Gist Wine Shop, downtown’s cozy haven for natural wines. This special edition of CraftED zooms in on the beauty of simplicity: you’ll learn basic techniques while painting a loose, dreamy still life of a feather.

Whether you’re brand new to watercolor or looking to loosen up your style, this evening is about enjoying the process, playing with color, and soaking in creative vibes.

Discover the World of Grüner Veltliner
Join owner and sommelier Mel Guse for a guided tasting exploring Grüner Veltliner from around the globe. While this crisp, food-friendly white is best known for its Austrian roots, it’s now grown in regions far and wide—and has become a summer favorite at the shop.

$55 per person | Limited seats available

Join us on Monday, July 14th from 4–7pm for a soirée celebrating all things French! We’ll have a line up of fabulous French wines from across the country, long with a selection of delicious French cheeses to pair with the wines.

No reservations needed—just drop in, sip, snack, and celebrate Bastille Day with us!

Did you know wine is fermented and aged in four main different vessels: stainless steel, wood, cement and clay?! Join owner and sommelier, Mel Guse, for a one-of-a-kind wine class and tasting that focuses on the four different vessels of fermentation and aging in wine and how it affects the wine’s profile. Limited seats available. $65/tasting and instruction.

Step into a relaxed evening of watercolor, wine, and connection at Gist Wine Shop, downtown’s cozy haven for natural wines. This special edition of CraftED zooms in on the beauty of simplicity: you’ll learn basic techniques while painting a loose, dreamy still life of a feather.

Whether you’re brand new to watercolor or looking to loosen up your style, this evening is about enjoying the process, playing with color, and soaking in creative vibes.

Join us at the shop for a special Pride celebration featuring a vibrant lineup of 3 sparkling wines from three different shades of the rainbow. Stop by anytime between 12pm and 6pm to sip through this colorful flight.

$25 per person | No reservation needed

Raise a glass with us—Happy Pride! 🥂

Join us for the ultimate rosé tasting as we take over the patio at Fernson Brewing Downtown on Sunday, June 1st, from 2–4 PM!

We’ll be pouring our favorite rosés of the season—including a few very limited gems—while Fernson features some of their summertime favorites. Sip in the sunshine, snack on french fries from Wagoo Burger, and soak in the vibes.

Plus, enter our raffle for a chance to win amazing prizes from Gist and Fernson!

It’s the rosé event of the summer—don’t miss it.
$65/person | Limited tickets available

Join us for a special night featuring acclaimed winemaker Ian Brand, known for his passion, precision, and deep connection to California’s hidden vineyard gems.

After graduating from Middlebury College and serving in the Peace Corps, Ian honed his winemaking skills at Bonny Doon Vineyard. Today, he crafts exceptional wines under three distinct labels—I. Brand, Le P’tit Paysan, and La Marea—at his own winery, I. Brand & Family.

In 2018, Ian was named Winemaker of the Year by the San Francisco Chronicle, recognized for his ability to uncover and elevate little-known vineyards to greatness.

$45 per person | Limited seating available. Light food provided my Nunzio’s Food Hall.

Don’t miss this opportunity to taste, learn, and connect with one of California’s most visionary winemakers.

We are collaborating with Rose and Eugene Presents for an Art and Wine night! This CraftED Pop allow you to choose your art form for the evening including the following:Oil Pastel Drawing, Watercolor Painting, Air Dry Clay Sculpting, or Paper Weaving—each experience is thoughtfully curated with the tools and materials needed to create a one-of-a-kind artwork. The ticket prices includes a glass of wine as well. Please join us for some art, wine and inspiration!

Join Us for a Magical Evening of Yoga & Wine

You're invited to a relaxing and uplifting evening on the rooftop garden of the Boyce Greeley building. Enjoy a guided yoga session led by Sarah Bruxvoort of Joy Collective Yoga Studio, followed by a glass of wine from Gist.

$45 per person
We hope to see you there!

Moms do it all, and they deserve the best! 💐🍷

Join us on Saturday, May 10th, for a special Mother’s Day wine tasting, featuring some of the finest wines handpicked with moms in mind.

$30 per person | 12 PM – 6 PM

Treat Mom (or yourself!) to a well-deserved taste of the best. 🍷✨

City Council Bingo is Back—Let’s get engaged!

Politics can be frustrating, confusing… or a great excuse to grab a glass of wine and play BINGO! 🎉

Join us at Gist Wine Shop for a night of community, conversation, and good-natured fun as we turn City Council meetings into a game.

How It Works:

🔹 Step 1: Grab a bingo card filled with classic City Council moments—like “Someone calls for transparency” or “We don’t want to be like Sioux City.”
🔹 Step 2: Follow along as the meeting unfolds, marking off your squares.
🔹 Step 3: First to BINGO gets bragging rights wines a prize!

It’s an easy, low-key way to meet your neighbors, stay informed, and turn city government into something we enjoy engaging with.

Event Details:

📅 Tuesday, March 4
📍 Gist Wine Shop – 108 W 11th Street
⏰ 6:00 PM – Come early, grab a drink, and get ready!

The more places that bring people together for civic events like this, the stronger our community becomes. We’re kicking things off at Gist Wine Shop—so come sip, learn, and play along! 🍷✨

See you there!