Upcoming events.
Thelma Carol Wine hosts a variety of unique events and collaborations every month, including a casual, no-reservations needed tasting every Thursday.
Check our calendar below for the most recent update of monthly happenings.
We look forward to hosting you!
Wee Franc Fest 2025
Wee Franc Fest is back! This year, on the eve of All Hallow’s.
The veil shall wane, and here at Thelma Carol we are bringing Franc Fest back from the dead for the third year in a row.
Join us on All Hallow’s Eve Eve for a special mini wine festival, where we will pour 10 different Cabernet Francs to celebrate this special evening of the year. Franc Fest was our first large-scale tasting at TC, and it was a huge, delicious success. We are thrilled to bring a wee version of that evening on Thursday, October 30th.
$35/person, 10 pours. 6pm to 8pm. No reservations needed. All black attire is encouraged.
Working lineup:
Louis de Grenelle Saumur Corail Brut Rose (Loire)
Chateau Carbonneau “ La Franc Touch” (Bordeaux)
Nomad Wine “Franc” (Elgin, South Africa)
Andis Wines Cab Franc (Sierra Foothills, CA)
Andrew Will Two Blondes Vineyard (WA)
Brickbarn Cab Franc (Santa Barbara, CA)
Zaha Cab Franc (Mendoza, Argentina)
Domaine Dozon Clos du Saut au Loup Chinon (Loire)
Forge Cellars Caywood (Seneca Lake, NY)
Lakeview Cellars Cab Franc Icewine (Ontario, Canada)
Rule Breakers of the Wine World
In the world of wine, there are often many rules to follow. Tonight we explore the punk rock offerings of winemakers who decided to throw that rule book out of the window. Unique, fun, off-the-beaten path pours tonight. List to come soon.
$23/person.
Vin Royale; and evening with Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello, Burgundy, & Bordeaux
Early morning fogs creeping through the hilly vineyards of Piemonte. Bright sunshine radiating off the ancient walls of a Tuscan village, the aroma of cypress and olives lingering in the air. A quiet croissant within a low stone-marked Pinot Noir clos.
Let us transport you to some of Europe's most famed and beloved wine making regions for an unparalleled tasting: Vin Royale; an evening with Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello, Burgundy, and Bordeaux.
This level of quality is rarely showcased in one single event so please join us for THE high end tasting of 2025. Save 10% on your purchases and stock up on holiday gifts for friends or bottles for your cellar.
Tickets are $90/person. Entry includes small bites and 20+ pours at 3 tasting stations.
Event runs 5pm to 8pm. 21+ to attend.
Amaro & Vermouth
Join us as we return to amaro & vermouth, which we unfortunately had to postpone this summer. We are thrilled to feature 6 pours of these special fortified wines and liqueurs. Whether an aperitif or digestif, each of these drams serve as a wee cocktail in and of itself.
List to come!
$23/person. No reservations needed.
Wines for Thanksgiving 2025
Our annual Wines for Thankgiving tasting is back!
One week out from the Kilt’s favourite holiday, join us at Thelma Carol for special pre-holiday tasting featuring our picks for your Thanksgiving feast! Reds, whites, bubbles - we will have them all. 5% off orders the night of, stock up for your family and loved ones.
List to come soon. No reservations needed.
$25/person.
No tasting: Turkey Day
No tasting this Thursday as we will be closed to eat too much pie. See you next week - nHave a wonderful long weekend!
Dessert Wines for December
Help us kick off this decadent holiday month with a dessert wine tasting here at Thelma Carol. It has been a bit of time since our last dessert feature, so join us tonight as we sample Ports, Madeira, Sauternes, and beyond - a lovely addition to any holiday table or gift basket!
List to come. No reservations needed.
$24/person.
Big Reds for Gifts & Collectors
We are now full swing into the holiday season, join us for our annual Big Reds for Gifts and Collectors tasting, back again for 2025!
Whether you need to impress a boss, a discerning parent-in-law, a special someone, or just want to build up that bad-ass collection, here’s your chance to taste some powerful and pricey reds from all over.
Save an automatic 10% on wine purchases over $100 night of! 🎁 Prices range from $50-$90/btl.
$30/person. No reservations needed.
Sparkling for the Holidays
At last, our annual sparkling wine tasting of the holiday season has arrived, and it just happens to be our LAST Thursday tasting of the year!
Join us tonight for a wide array of beautiful bubbles, from Prosecco for your holiday spritzes to Champagne for your festive table or New Year’s celebration. We will hop around the winemaking world and enjoy these, our picks of sparklers for the holiday season.
$25/person. No reservations needed.
The Oregon Trail
Tonight we explore one of our favourite American wine regions - the beautiful wines of Oregon. Often “old world” in profile, the wines of this cool and wet region are sure to satisfy a variety of palate interests. Reds, whites, and perhaps a bubble on offer.
List to come.
$23/person. No reservations needed.
Oct. 16th: No Tasting this week.
No tasting this week as we are on the West Coast of Scotland drinking whisky and roasting meats. See you all next week!
Autumn Pause Special Hours
We are heading back to the UK for our annual October pilgrimage, therefore Thelma Carol will have special hours October 13th through the 22nd.
Monday, October 13th: 2pm to 8pm
Tuesday, October 14th: 2pm to 8pm
Wednesday, October 15th: Closed
Thursday, October 16th: 2pm to 9pm. No tasting!
Friday, October 17th & Saturday, October 18th: Closed
Monday, October 20th: 2pm to 8pm
Tuesday, October 21st: 2pm to 8pm
Wednesday, October 22nd: Closed
SOLD OUT: Autumn Balkan Wine Takeover ft. Pivari
Join us for our fifth(!) night of foot-stomping live traditional music by T.S Pivari, Milwaukee's premier Croatian, Serbian, and Bosnian folk group. This is a beautiful evening full of love, music, and of course... wine. The bar will be serving a killer lineup of delicious wines from the Balkans supplied by Triglav Wines.
Advance tickets are $15 - grab yours today as these sell out every time!
This event is sold out.
Živjeli!
Annual October Orange Wine Tasting
Our annual October Orange wine tasting is back! Join us as we explore 5 delicious skin-contact offerings from around the world. From the clean and crisp to the funky funk, this will be a fun tasting to explore how white grapes change when left on the skins.
Fabien Jouves “Skin Contact”
Azimut “Brisat”
Queen of the Sierra
Conestabile della Staffa “Gimo”
Podere Celrario Il Baffone
$22/person. No reservations needed.
SOLD OUT: Rare Malts of The GlenAllachie
SOLD OUT. Join us for a very special tasting of rare and Thelma Carol-exclusive malts from Speyside marvel, GlenAllachie. The tasting and presentation will be hosted by the distillery's own International Sales Manager, Andrew Mustard. This will be THE Scotch whisky tasting of the year!
Pouring:
8yr
10yr Cask Strength
The Sinteis Series 2014 Chinquapin & PX Cask Matured
2012 Cuvee Wine Cask Finish
13yr Madeira Wood Finish
Meikle Toir The Sherry One
MacNair's 7yr Unpeated Exploration Rum Panama
We hope to see you there. Slainte!
Assemblage: Classic French Blends
Join us in welcoming our favourite month with a fabulous French wine tasting. This week we will explore classic French Blends, with a sampling from the Rhone Valley, Bordeaux, the South, and…drum roll, please: Champagne (of course)!
While we often think of wine in terms of single varietals, the majority of wine made in the world is made from at least two grapes. Tonight we’ll discover why these blends are more than the sum of their parts. Can’t wait to welcome and taste with you!
Assemblage:
Champagne Bernard Remy
Lionel Osmin et Cie Plage Blanche
Chateau Peyros Madiran Vielles Vignes
Domaine Rouge Bleu “Mistral” Sainte Cecile
Chateau Pichon Longueville Pauillac
$22/person. No reservations needed.
It’s Autumn, Let’s Pinot
Tis officially Autumn at last, and we are celebrating this evening featuring a favorite varietal: Pinot Noir.
Soft, elegant, and not a little challenging to cultivate; but, when grown in the right terroir and vinified with respect for its innate qualities, Pinot produces some of the most delicious and most beloved wines of the world. We will hop all over the winemaking world to feature 6 unique and special Pinots.
Amity White Pinot Noir, OR
Kruger-Rumpf Estate Spatburgunder Rose, GA
Laberinto “Cenizas”, Maule
The Innocent Bystander, Central Orago
Domaine Gachot-Monot Bourgogne "Chant de Muses", FR
Bloodroot Central Coast, CA
$23/person. No reservations needed.
Swiss Bliss
Hard to believe we have not featured the wines Switzerland in a Thursday evening before - but here we are! Join us this evening as we venture to Alps with 5 wines from this small and beautiful country.
$23/person. No reservations needed.
Spain for the Night
Tonight we revisit one of the most ancient, impactful, and prominent wine making countries in Europe: Spain, but of course!
We are going to travel all around the country for this one…
Garciarevelo Tresolmos
Avinyo Cava Brut Rosado Reserva
Arrocal Ribera del Duero
Chapillon Siendra
Clos de Tafall Priorat
Vega Tolosa 11 Pinos Bobal Old Vines
6 wines, $22/person. No reservations needed.
B2S: Back to Sangiovese
Some of you may heading back to school; here at Thelma Carol? We are heading back to Sangiovese.
Italy bound, again! Let’s explore the country’s most widely planted grape - Sangiovese. Latin for “blood of Jupiter” this dynamic varietal may dominate Tuscany, but it can be found on every corner of the country, in many expressions, and many states. Come taste through 6 iterations of this beautiful grape - a wonderful way to kick off September!
$23/person. No reservations needed.
Montauto Brut Metodo Classico blanc de noirs
La Spinetta Il Rose di Casanova 2024
Agostina Pieri Rosso di Montalcino 2021
Felsina Chianti Colli Senesi 2022
Corte alla Flora Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020
Podere Brizio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016
Penelope Bourbon Tasting
The final tasting of August’s “NEAT” series at TC! Join us for a lovely lineup of some of Penelope’s best.
$22/person. No reservations needed!
On deck:
Wheated Bourbon
Rose Cask Bourbon
Barrel Strength Bourbon
Tokai Cask Rye
Rio (Honey & Amburana Barrel)
Architect Bourbon
SOLD OUT! Mezcal Fiesta: A Mezcal Tasting with Lou Bank
Lou is back!
Join us on August 15th for the return of Lou from SACRED Agave. In preparation and celebration of Mexican Fiesta (August 22nd-24th), we will be tasting through our favourite mezcals in the shop, & of course Lou will bring a few special pours for the evening festivities.
As usual, a portion of the ticket sales goes directly to SACRED Agave, Lou's non-profit helping local Mexican communities build everything from libraries to schools.
Tickets are $40/person. Must be 21+ to attend.
This event is sold out.
Gin with Rebecca
Join us on Thursday the 14th for Gin with Rebecca, her absolute favourite.
Gin is such a special and dynamic spirit that has a magical way of capturing the essence of the place from which it came. Botanicals, fruits, herbs, florals, wind, ocean - all of these earthly components can shape a gin into it’s own singular and special pour.
$20/person. List to come soon!
Larrikin Bourbon
Larrikin (n.) Australian slang. A person who disregards convention; a maverick.
The first official Thursday tasting of NEAT…we proudly welcome Larrikin to Thelma Carol for a night of snappy spirits, including their Bottled in Bond, Rye, High Wheat, Single Barrel, and a very delicious bourbon cream!
Lineup:
Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Decade 100% Rye
Single Barrel Bourbon
Single Barrel High Wheat Rye
Maple Bourbon Cream
$19/person. No reservations.
Witches’ Tree Rye Launch + High N Wicked Tasting
Happy Lughnasadh! Join us for the kickoff of “NEAT” month at TC, celebrating all things distilled! Our first event of the month is a tasting of High N Wicked whiskies. A signature drink, “Cutting of the First Corn”, will be available celebrating both Lughnasadh (the Gaelic harvest holiday) and the release of Witches’ Tree Rye.
Here’s what we’re pouring:
Bourbon
Witches’ Tree Rye
Cask Strength Rye
Foursquare Mark X Cask Finish Irish Single Grain
The Wild Rover Irish Single Malt
Rose Tattoo Irish Single Malt
$16/person. No reservations needed.
Vino da Tavolo; Italy on a Budget
Buonasera! Join us for our last Thursday tasting of July as we travel back to Italy, but this time we will not be cleaning out your pocketbooks!
The Vinos da Tavolo (table wines) of Italy may be cost effective, but this certainly does NOT mean they are bad. One of the best wines we have ever tried was a simple, elegant, 7 euro bottle alongside freshly-made pasta in the Tuscan countryside. Bellisimmo.
5 wines, wide range of varietals, all lovely and fun. $19/person. No reservations needed.
Vines of the Isles; an evening with the wines of the Mediterranean Isles
Our second large scale tasting lands Saturday, July 26th!
Travel with us to the beautiful islands of the Mediterranean, where we will explore how volcanic soil and sea-driven natural elements can influence the grape. We will taste offerings from Sicily (IT), Sardinia (IT), Majorca (SP), Corsica (FR), Greece, and a few from the Canary Islands (Atlantic yes, but fabulous, fun, and interesting island wines).
Think light and elegant reds, unique whites, and thirst-quenching, beach-ready rose. A little something for everyone for this summer evening!
Tickets are $70/person, must be 21+ to attend. Ticket price includes all pours, plus small bites.
Pre-purchase of tickets are required.
Space is limited, grab your spot here today!
Working list:
COS Frappato
Tascante "Ghiaia Nera" Nerello Mascalese
Santadi Rocca Rubia Carignan
Olianis Vermentino
Surrau Naracu Cannonau
Douloufakis Vidiano
Alexakis Assyrtiko
Suertes del Marques Medianias de la Orotava
Cardedu Canonau "Caladu"
Calabretta Gaio Gaio
Caruso Mini Perricone Naturalmente
I Custodi Etna Bianco Aedes
Mesquida Mora Sincronia Negra Vi de la Terra de Mallorca
C’an Verdura Supernova Moll blanc
Diamantakas Petali Liatiko
Domaine Santamaria Patrimonio
Clos Canarelli Vin de Corse-Figari Rouge
Domaine Vetriccie Rose
Ànima Negra Quíbia
GAI'A Assyrtiko Wild Ferment
Garalis Terra Ambera
Tanca Gioia ‘Ciù Roussou’
Cantina del Rimedio “Don Efisio” Monica di Sardegna Superiore
Marilina Barbera Inzolia Menfi
Feudi del Pisciotto Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso 'Bellacolonna'
Cantina del Rimedio Monica di Sardegna Superiore
TC's Annual Patio Pounder Picks
Join us for our annual patio pounder picks for 2025’s patio season! We will taste through 6 refreshing & affordable wines from around the globe tonight. White, rose, sparkling, and chillable red. Bring your beach hat and sunscreen cause these wines are gonna be HOT!
$20/person. No reservations needed.
Ducasse Bordeaux Blanc Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc
Li Veli Terrerose Rose of Primitivo
Meyer-Fonne Edelzwicker
Langlois Cremant de Loire Brut rose
Union Sacre 40 Days Skin Contact
Duatel Trollinger
Optima Winery Tasting
Join us for a special tasting with Optima Winery. Based in Healdsburg, Optima is the passion project of Mike Duffy. Mike learned his craft at Trefethen and alongside legend Andre Tchelistcheff at Field Stone. His 40+ years in the vineyard is shown deftly in the Optima wines and we are very excited to showcase the fruits of his labor. These wines are bold and assertive, but show the balanced side of CA in a way so few wineries can accomplish.
$21/person. No reservations needed.
Wines:
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry Creek Petite Sirah
Dry Creek Zinfandel
PMZ (Zinfandel, Merlot, Petite Sirah)
Gewurztraminer
Miyah White Blend
(the bbq portion has been cancelled due to weather concerns)
Thelma Carol Turns Three!
We are turning THREE this year, and we want to celebrate with all you friends and lovers!!
Join us for wine and cocktail specials, good tunes, and a few complimentary bites because we love you so much.
No tickets, just come as you are. We cannot wait to celebrate with you!
Thursday, July 10th: No Tasting
We are skipping this week for tastings, see you next week for our Optima and BBQ night!!
4th of July Weekend Hours
Our Holiday Hours for the 4th of the July will be the following:
Friday, July 4th: Closed
Saturday, July 5th: Open regular hours, 12pm to 9pm
Sunday July 6th: Closed
Monday July 7th: Closed
Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
The Lady's Favourites
It is the Lady of shop’s Birthday Eve, so let us celebrate with a sampling of her favourites. If you know her you know she a bubbly babe - so expect a few sparklers, perhaps a red, a rose… and what the hell, let’s throw her favourite gin in there too. This will be a fun birthday/holiday week lineup!
$22/person.
List to come…
New Wines from the Czech Republic
Join us & our friends from Triglav Wines for this special evening featuring brand new Czech wines to the Milwaukee market! This exciting country has been producing wine since the Roman Empire, and they truly deserve so much love for their incredible offerings. This will be a unique and exciting tasting indeed!
$20/person. No reservations needed.
Here’s the lineup:
Kacetl Rosé Pet Nat
Kutna Hora Cabernet Blanc
Syfany “Push Up” White Blend
Dluhe Grefty Rosa Mixtura Chilled Red
Kacetl Frapi red blend (pinot noir/blaufrankish)
Kutna Hora Pinot Noir
Happy Juneteeth! A Celebration of Black Winemakers
Join us to celebrate this important and special day for Black Americans with a handful of their fantastic contributions to the winemaking world! We will taste through 5 wines from black winemakers and/or wineries.
McBride Sisters New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Kumusha Rosé of Cinsault
Kumusha Pinotage
Brown Estate Chaos Theory Proprietary Red
Seriously Old Dirt Cabernet Sauvignon
$21/person. No reservations needed.
Savoie; unique expressions from the French Alps
The Savoie is a stunning, delectable, and tiny winemaking region in the French Alps, right across from the Swiss border. Renowned for it’s gorgeous cheese and even more beautiful wines, the Savoie is a truly unique region that grows very special varietals, notably Jacquère, Altesse, and Mondeuse. We will taste through all of these and more on this special evening.
$22/person. No reservations needed.
Working list:
Lambert de Seyssel Brut Grand Cru “Royal”
Charles Gonnet Chignin
La Vigneron Savoyard Chautagne Pinot Noir
Cave de Chautagne Cuvee Exception Mondeuse
Bottex Vin de Bugey-Cerdon "La Cuieille"
The Bubbles of Italy
Kicking off June (and spritz season!) the proper way: with bubbles of course! Come taste through the sparkling offerings from our favourite country. Prosecco, Franciacorta, Frizzante, and beyond - this will be a fun and sparkle-filled evening with delicious pours.
$21/person. No reservations needed.
On Offer:
Col di Luna Flora Prosecco
Contratto Millesimato Pas Dose
Ferghettina Franciacorta
Buonamico Particolare Brut Rose
Luigi Giordano Brut Nature Rose
Loire Esoterica
This evening we return to one of the most dynamic, delicious, and grand wine making regions in France: the Loire Valley. We all know and love Cab Franc from Chinon and Bourgueil, Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, and Chenin from Vouvray…but this time we explore some of the more interesting and, one could say, ODD expressions of the region. We’re especially excited about the 1993 Chenin Blanc. Please join us for a tour of the esoteric side of Loire.
2023 Domaine de la Bretonniere Muscadet Sevre et Main
NV Domaine de la Petite Roche Saumur Brut
1993 Olga Raffault Champ-Chenin
2020 Damien Laureau Savennières «L'Alliance»
2024 Domaine Pluchot Cote Roannaise Arris
2022 Jean–François Mérieau Pinot Noir
$21/person. No reservations needed.
A Tasting with Feudi Di San Gregorio, Campania
Join us for another winery focus; this time we’re heading to Campania, the “shin(?)” of the boot! Based in ancient Irpinia, Feudi di San Gregorio focuses on the native varietals Greco di Tufo, Falanghina, Fiano, and Aglianico. This will be a super fun, super delicious deep-dive.
$20/person. No reservations needed.
Falanghina del Sannio DOCG 2022
Greco di Tufo DOCG 2021
Irpinia Rosato DOC 2023
Rubrato Irpinia Aglianico DOC 2021
Taurasi DOCG 2017