From Downtown Morehead City to Beaufort, it’s a good week to be a wine fan, with three distinct wine-focused events coming to the Crystal Coast—ranging from casual tastings and wine club favorites to a waterfront celebration of North Carolina oysters.
Second Tuesday Wine Club Tasting at Promise Land Market
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 5 p.m.
Promise Land Market, Downtown Morehead City
The week kicks off in Downtown Morehead City with a familiar favorite: the Second Tuesday Wine Club Tasting at Promise Land Market, hosted in partnership with our friends from Queen of Wines.
Promise Land Market’s Wine Club is designed for curious wine drinkers who enjoy discovering small-production, boutique bottles without the pressure of pretense. Members receive two hand-selected wines each month, access to extensive tastings every second Tuesday, and enjoy case and bottle discounts year-round, along with invitations to special events. Membership is $45 per month.
Tuesday’s tasting begins at 5 p.m. and offers a great opportunity to sample wines, connect with fellow locals, and learn more about the Wine Club experience in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Learn more about Promise Land Market’s Wine Club at
https://www.promiselandmarket.com/wine-club.
Wine & Cheese Tasting at The Green Room
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 6–7:30 p.m.
The Green Room, 510 Front St, Beaufort, NC
On Wednesday evening, head to Beaufort for a thoughtfully curated Wine & Cheese Tasting at The Green Room, hosted by beverage manager and wine expert William Bell.
Guests will enjoy four wines paired with four artisan cheeses, with each selection—and its pairing notes—carefully chosen to complement one another. The tasting is designed to be both educational and approachable, offering insight into flavor profiles, balance, and pairing techniques without feeling overly formal.
Tickets are $20, plus applicable tax and service fees, making this a great midweek option for wine lovers looking to try something new in an intimate setting: https://www.beaudegabottleclub.com/event-details/wine-cheese-tasting-2026-01-14-18-00-1.
Wine & Brine on the Morehead City Waterfront
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.
Southern Salt Seafood Company, Morehead City
The week culminates with one of the Crystal Coast’s most anticipated culinary events: Wine & Brine, presented by the North Carolina Seafood Festival and the North Carolina Coastal Federation.
Now in its fifth year, Wine & Brine celebrates the North Carolina Oyster Trail, a grassroots initiative supporting the state’s oyster industry through tourism experiences that create economic, environmental, and social benefits. Hosted on a heated deck overlooking the Morehead City waterfront, the event brings together approximately 300 guests for an evening of oysters, wine, and coastal cuisine.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet local oyster growers, sample their harvests, and enjoy wine pairings curated by MF Chappell Wine Merchant. Southern Salt Seafood Company will also serve fresh local Southern and seafood fare, reinforcing North Carolina’s growing reputation as the “Napa Valley of Oysters.”
Tickets are $90 per person and can be purchased at
https://www.shopncseafoodfestival.org/collections/events/products/wine-amp-brine.
