Larry O’Brien, MS
Master Sommelier
Ohio’s only Master Sommelier is back. There are just a few hundred Master Sommeliers on the planet and exactly one in this state, and he’ll be pouring for you. Yes, here. In Akron. On a Saturday afternoon.
750ml Wines · Annual Holiday Show
The 750ml
Holiday Show
30+ wines. Five incredible pourers.
One of our favorite days of the year.
The try & buy event of the year is back. Spend an afternoon tasting through our biggest wine lineup of the year, then take home your favorites at special show-only pricing.
1PM · 3PM · 5PM sessions
Reserve Your SeatCLUB750 $59 · GENERAL ADMISSION $69 · + tax & gratuity
The Holiday Show
Taste First.
Buy What You Love.
The Holiday Show is our biggest tasting of the year. For one afternoon we pour 30+ wines worth getting excited about, spanning regions, grapes and styles, with five pros behind the tables to walk you through every glass.
You’ll have 90 minutes to taste your way across the room, land on bottles you’d never have picked on your own (the happy accidents are half the fun), and sort out exactly what earns a spot on your holiday table, your rack, and your gift list.
When one (or two, or three...) wins you over, show-only pricing makes it easy to bring it home.
Taste. Sip. Shop.
Every session starts with champagne
A Proper Start
Every session opens with a glass of Henriot Brut Souverain, because some afternoons deserve a little ceremony. Then grab your glass and make your way through the wines, the small plates, and all five pouring tables.
The People Behind the Pours
Great Wine Is Better With Someone to Pour It
What sets the Holiday Show apart is who’s standing behind the bottles. We’ve brought together five of the most knowledgeable people in the room, each pouring their own lineup of favorites. They’re here to tell you what you’re drinking, answer anything you throw at them (no question is too basic, we promise), and point you toward the bottles worth taking home.
Chris Ziats, WSET II
Southern Glazer’s
Wine & Spirits
Chris returns with a table built from his own favorites. Come taste what a sharp eye from one of the country’s biggest wine portfolios pulls for a night like this.
750ml FavoriteBrian Lamoda-Genet, WSET
General Manager,
750ml Wines
If you’ve spent any time at 750ml, you already know Brian. He’s usually the one helping you find your next bottle or talking you into something you didn’t plan on trying (and being right about it). For the Holiday Show he’s behind the table with his own picks, and a few he’ll love to tell you about.
Photo coming soon
Darlene Arslanian
Palm Bay International
Darlene joins us from Palm Bay International with a table of standouts from one of the most respected importers in the country. A new face at the show, and a lineup worth making time for.
Olive Hamilton Russell, WSET Diploma
Olive Hamilton Russell Wine
Born and raised in South Africa, Olive brings decades of wine experience and a special lineup of South African wines to share. A chance to discover something different!
Five pros, 30+ wines, one afternoon. Seats are limited to 50 per session.
Reserve Your SeatWhat Your Ticket Includes
A Lot More Than a Tasting
Henriot
Champagne Toast
Start your session with a glass of Brut Souverain.
30+ Wines
to Taste
A wide range of grapes, regions and styles.
Small Plates
Something to enjoy as you make your way through.
Show-Only
Pricing
Special pricing on featured wines you want to take home.
Door Prizes,
Gifts & More
A few extra surprises throughout the show.
Try & Buy
Taste before you buy and get a head start on your holiday shopping.
Stock the table. Handle the gift list.
Holiday Shopping Is Better
With a Wine Glass in Your Hand.
Thanksgiving dinner. Christmas parties. Host gifts. The impossible-to-shop-for people on your list. And a few bottles for yourself, obviously.
This is your chance to knock out the holiday wine shopping after you’ve actually tasted what’s going in the bag. Come with a list or come with no idea what you need. Honestly, no idea is more fun.
The 750ml Wine Club
Not in
CLUB750 Yet?
Members get in for $59 instead of $69, but the ticket is the small part. CLUB750 is how our regulars get first crack at everything we do: members-only tastings, special pricing on bottles all year, first access to limited releases, and invites to events before they go public.
If the Holiday Show is the kind of afternoon you want more of, this is how you get it.
Learn More About CLUB750 →Frequently Asked Questions
A Few Things
You Might Be Wondering
Everything you need to know about the Holiday Show, from what we're pouring to what to expect when you arrive.
01What wines will you pour?
More than 30, spanning bubbles, whites, rosés, reds, and a little something sweet. The full lineup comes together closer to the date, so follow us on Instagram for sneak peeks. You have our word they're worth showing up for.
02Can I buy bottles at the show?
Yes, and that's half the point. Anything you fall for is available at show-only pricing, so you can taste first and take home what you actually love.
03Will there be enough food?
We serve small plates throughout the 90 minutes to keep your palate happy and your feet under you. Think tasting bites rather than dinner, so plan accordingly if you're making a night of it.
04What happens when I arrive?
Check in at the door, grab your tasting glass and program, and settle in for the Henriot toast that kicks off your session. After that, you set the pace.
05What if I'm running a few minutes late?
Try to make the toast, it's the best part of the open. But you're welcome to join anytime inside your session window.
06How many seats are there?
Each session is capped at 50 guests. We keep it that size on purpose, so there's room to talk to the pourers and actually taste without fighting a crowd. It also means seats go fast.
07Can I book more than one session?
Each guest books one session. If you've got different friends coming at different times, just grab separate tickets for each.
08How many people can I bring?
As many as you'd like, up to what's left in a session. Book your tickets together and we'll do our best to seat your group side by side.
09Is parking easy?
Yes. There's convenient parking at Pilgrim Square, and we'd suggest arriving 10 to 15 minutes early so you're not rushing the toast.
10Is the space accessible?
It is. 750ml is wheelchair accessible.
11Are there really door prizes?
There are. We draw prizes throughout every session, so you might leave with more than wine.
12What should I wear?
Come as you are. Most folks land somewhere between casual and smart-casual.
Choose Your Session
750ml Wine Boutique & Wine Bar
2287 West Market Street · Akron, Ohio
Each session runs 90 minutes and opens with a Henriot Champagne toast. Reservations are on OpenTable, listed as Group 1pm, Group 3pm and Group 5pm.
Reserve Your Seat
Choose the time that works best for you.
1:00 PM
Tasting 1:00 – 2:30 PM
3:00 PM
Tasting 3:00 – 4:30 PM
5:00 PM
Tasting 5:00 – 6:30 PM
CLUB750 Members
$59
per person
General Admission
$69
per person
+ tax & gratuity
Just 50 seats per session, 150 for the whole day. The Holiday Show sells out every year, so grab the time you want before it's gone.