Some nights are just dinner. This is not one of them.
On September 17, 2026, The Hideaway at Crooked Creek hosts its September Corks and Culture evening, a guided wine tasting event built around the bold, diverse, and layered world of Asian foods. Six hand-selected wine pours. A cultural dinner pairing. An outdoor setting on 90 private acres in Whitsett, NC. And Tracy Lambe walking you through every glass with the stories, history, and insider knowledge that make each pour mean something.
If you have been looking for a wine tasting event in North Carolina that goes beyond the standard flight and cheese board, this is the one to attend.
What Is Corks and Culture?
Corks and Culture is The Hideaway at Crooked Creek’s ongoing wine experience series, where each evening is built around a specific culinary tradition from around the world. The premise is simple: wine is not just about the bottle it comes from. It is about what it sits beside on the plate.
September’s evening explores how global wines pair with the diverse and complex flavors of Asian cuisine. The selections are not limited to wines from any single region. They are chosen specifically because they complement Asian flavors, from the umami depth of soy and fermented ingredients to the brightness of citrus, ginger, and aromatic spice. This is not a geography lesson in the glass. It is harmony on the plate.
The Asian Foods and Wine Pairing
Asian foods represent one of the most diverse and layered culinary traditions in the world. Across Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, and other regional cuisines, the flavor profiles range from delicate and clean to bold, fermented, and intensely aromatic. Finding wines that genuinely complement rather than compete with those asian flavors requires real knowledge and intention.
At the September Corks and Culture evening, every pour is chosen with that intention. The six hand-selected wines are paired with a cultural dinner featuring Asian cuisine, giving guests the experience of tasting how the right wine pairs transform both the food and the glass. For anyone curious about red wine and food pairings beyond the standard steak-and-Cabernet playbook, or interested in how lighter reds, aromatic whites, and unexpected varietals open up alongside Asian foods, this evening is a genuine education.
Tracy Lambe guides guests through each of the six hand-selected pours with stories, history, and insider knowledge, making sure you leave knowing why each pairing works, not just that it does.
Plan Your Evening
A quick note before you go: this is a 21+ event. Tickets are $40 per person and must be purchased at least two weeks in advance, so do not leave it to the last minute. There are also a few house rules worth knowing ahead of time, including no outside food or beverages and no pets on the evening.
For full event details, pricing, and to reserve your place, head to the event page on the website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of asian foods are served at the Corks and Culture evening? The cultural dinner pairing features Asian cuisine, with specific dishes selected to complement the six wines chosen for the evening. The focus is on the harmony between Asian flavors and the wine pours rather than a fixed menu from a single regional cuisine.
Do I need wine experience to enjoy this wine tasting event? No. Tracy Lambe guides guests through every pour with stories and context, making the evening accessible whether you are an experienced wine drinker or completely new to guided tastings. The format is relaxed mingling alongside guided sampling, not a formal course.
How does the wine pairs selection work at Corks and Culture? Wines are chosen from around the world based on how well they complement the specific asian flavors featured in the dinner pairing. The selection is not limited by geography or varietal. The only criteria is that the wine pairs beautifully with what is on the plate.
What should I know about red wine and food pairings with Asian cuisine? Asian foods often challenge the conventional rules of red wine and food pairings because of their umami depth, aromatic spice, and acidity. Lighter reds, natural wines, and certain aromatic whites tend to complement Asian flavors better than heavy, tannic reds. Tracy Lambe covers this in detail on the night.
Where is The Hideaway at Crooked Creek? The Hideaway at Crooked Creek is located at 5530 Linch Road, Whitsett, NC 27377, approximately 15 miles from Greensboro with direct access from I-85.