Join us for a variety of educational and recreational events at the Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center! Wine tastings, cooking classes and other special events will be offered to the public throughout the year. Learn how to pair wines with your meal. Experiment with flavor. Rub elbows with professional chefs. The Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management is eager to provide incredible opportunities for the community to enjoy its resources. Sign up for one or more of our upcoming events below. More events to come!
Join us for a unique opportunity to learn all about Auburn’s one-of-a-kind teaching brewery run by New Realm Brewing Co. on campus. Meet Head Brewer, General Manager, and Adjunct Professor at AU Brew Drew Kostic. He will guide you on a 20-minute tour of the only brewery in Auburn and discuss what makes New Realm and its beer so special. Then join AU Brew Masters Student and Taproom Manager Marty Malfroid in a guided tasting of three of New Realm Auburn’s exclusive beers as you learn about the flavor and history of the styles. Cheers! Guests must be 21 or older. Bring proof of ID.
Friday, September 12, 2025
1:00 p.m.
New Realm Tasting Room & Brewery
207 S College St, Auburn
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Friday, September 12, 2025
2:00 p.m.
New Realm Tasting Room & Brewery
207 S College St, Auburn
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Experience a taste of John Emerald Distilling Company’s great lineup of distilled spirits. This local distillery offers exquisite options of rum, single malt whiskey, bourbon, gin and liqueur. Guests will learn about the distilling process and unique characteristics of each of these beverages made here in Opelika, Alabama. Light snacks will be served. Guests must be 21 or older. Bring proof of ID.
Friday, September 12, 2025
4:00 p.m.
Rane Culinary Science Center
Exhibition Kitchen, 2nd Floor
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AU professor, Dr. David Martin, will guide you through approachable techniques for tasting wines while dispelling common myths. You will leave with a better understanding of your likes and dislikes and how to confidently utilize that knowledge the next time you order or shop for a bottle to enjoy. Light snacks will be served. Guests must be 21 or older. Bring proof of ID.
Friday, September 12, 2025
5:00 p.m.
Rane Culinary Science Center
Trinchero Wine Appreciation Lab, 2nd Floor
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The Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management invites the community to a variety of wine tasting classes with Master Sommelier Thomas Price in the fall 2025 semester. Guests will learn about the wines and tasting techniques in a fun, casual class environment. Tickets are $85 per person and may be purchased online. Guests must be 21 or older and show proof of ID. Guests will taste various wines accompanied by light charcuterie.
About the Speaker: Master Sommelier Thomas Price has spent the last 35 years working in some of Seattle’s most prominent restaurants, including his own. Shortly after obtaining his Master Sommelier certificate in 2012, Price joined Jackson Family Fine Wines as National Director of Wine Education, in addition to working with Auburn University’s Hospitality Management program as a visiting sommelier over the last ten years.
Napa Valley: An Icon for Cabernet
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
6:00pm
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Oregon’s Pinot Noirs: Unlike Any Others in the World
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
6:00 pm
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The Crown Jewel of Italy: The Piedmont Region
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
6:00 pm
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Celebrating the Season: Holiday Wines
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
6:00 pm
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In this five-class series, Master Sommelier Thomas Price will guide you through the rich traditions of Old World wines—from the vineyards of France to the storied regions of Europe where winemaking was born.
Dates: August 21, September 25, October 30, November 20 and December 11
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m., 90 minutes
Cost: $495 per person, including wine for all sessions
What You Will Learn
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Tickets may be transferrable. No refunds or exchanges will be given the week of an event.