Teutonic Wine Co. Fall Release Tasting
Nov
13
4:00 PM16:00

Teutonic Wine Co. Fall Release Tasting

Join us in celebrating the flavors of fall with Teutonic Wine Co. newly released wines from the Willamette Valley in Oregon! These are great wines to taste while thinking about upcoming holiday meals! We will be pouring the following:

Teutonic Riesling Pear Blossom 2023, Willamette Valley, OR

Teutonic Candied Mushroom 2023,

Teutonic Rosé of Pinot Noir 2023

Teutonic Red Blend Trousseau / Gamay 2023

$25/person. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Wines We Are Grateful For Annual Tasting
Nov
16
12:00 PM12:00

Wines We Are Grateful For Annual Tasting

Please join us for our 4th annual “Wines We are Grateful For” tasting event! As a wine team, we get to taste and learn about so many amazing wines and the stories behind them. We are excited to pick out our favorite wines, especially as we think about the holiday season and holiday meals, and share them with you! We are also happy to help you find the perfect wines for your Thanksgiving Day plans. $30 per person

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Gist Wine Study: Blind-Taste-Off Bordeaux vs. Rhone
Dec
2
6:00 PM18:00

Gist Wine Study: Blind-Taste-Off Bordeaux vs. Rhone

Join owner and sommelier, Mel Guse, as she guides you through a three part tasting comparing and contrast wines from the Bordeaux region vs. wines from the Rhone region in France. Each round will consist of either a white, red, sparkling or rosé wine best known and representative to each specific region. This is a great way to compare and contrast regional styles and the terroir of the wines. $65/person. Limited seating.

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Holiday Wine Tasting @ The Underground
Dec
7
4:00 PM16:00

Holiday Wine Tasting @ The Underground

Experience the ultimate holiday wine tasting event at The Underground. Immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere with live holiday music while tasting a wide variety of amazing wines curated by sommelier and owner of Gist Wine Shop, Mel Guse. Elevate your holiday season with this joyful tasting experience. $50/person. Limited tickets available.

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Gist Wine Study: Blind-Taste-Off The Traditional Method (a sparkling edition)
Dec
30
6:00 PM18:00

Gist Wine Study: Blind-Taste-Off The Traditional Method (a sparkling edition)

Join owner and sommelier, Mel Guse, as she guides you through a three part tasting comparing and contrast wines made from using the traditional method also known as méthode champenoise. Each round will consist of comparable sparkling wines all done in utilizing this method. This is a great way to compare and contrast regional styles and the terroir of these sparkling wines. $75/person. Limited seating.

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Gist Wine Study: Blind-Taste-Off Beaujolais vs Willamette Valley
Nov
4
6:00 PM18:00

Gist Wine Study: Blind-Taste-Off Beaujolais vs Willamette Valley

Join owner and sommelier, Mel Guse, as she guides you through a three part tasting comparing and contrast wines from the Beaujolais region in France vs. wines from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Each round will consist of either a white, red, sparkling or rosé wine best known and representative to each specific region. This is a great way to compare and contrast regional styles and the terroir of the wines. $65/person. Limited seating.

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Tarot Night with E.
Oct
22
5:00 PM17:00

Tarot Night with E.

The amazing E. is baaaaccccckk again reading the tarot cards for you this October! The Tarot cards are one of life’s many tools that can help us engage with our inner wisdom and intuition. Many times they mirror the challenges and joys we are facing and help us ground to follow our authentic voice. Please email mel@gistwineshop.com to RSVP and reserve a 20 minute time slot between 5pm and 8pm for a reading and enjoy a glass of wine. The cost for a reading and a glass of wine is $35. First come, first serve basis.

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Landmass Release Party!
Oct
9
4:00 PM16:00

Landmass Release Party!

Please pop into the shop this coming Wednesday, October 9th from 4pm-8pm for a Landmass Wines release party! We'll have a tasting line-up of the Landmass Wines we were able to bring in so you can understand what makes these wines so special. Tasting is $20 per person.

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Gist Wine Study: Blind-Taste-Off Napa Valley vs. Paso Robles
Oct
7
6:00 PM18:00

Gist Wine Study: Blind-Taste-Off Napa Valley vs. Paso Robles

Join owner and sommelier, Mel Guse, as she guides you through a three part tasting comparing and contrast wines from Napa Valley vs. wines from Paso Robles. Each round will consist of either a white, red, sparkling or rosé wine best known and representative to each specific region. This is a great way to compare and contrast regional styles and the terroir of the wines. $65/person. Limited seating.

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DTSF Art and Wine Walk: Featuring Joe Von Holtum
Oct
4
5:00 PM17:00

DTSF Art and Wine Walk: Featuring Joe Von Holtum

Join us for the annual DTSF Fall Art and Wine Walk! Come check out the musical stylings from Joe Von Holtum on the acoustic guitar while sipping on some natural Spanish wines from Gulp Hablo.

Meeting local artists and viewing the art is free!

Wine Sampling Punch Card…$25

Wine by the Glass…$5

Available for purchase at any wine-serving location or DTSF Punch Card Station located at 11th & Phillips.

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Tarot Night with E.
Sep
10
5:00 PM17:00

Tarot Night with E.

The amazing E. is baaaaccccckk again reading the tarot cards for you in September! The Tarot cards are one of life’s many tools that can help us engage with our inner wisdom and intuition. Many times they mirror the challenges and joys we are facing and help us ground to follow our authentic voice. Please email mel@gistwineshop.com to RSVP and reserve a 20 minute time slot between 5pm and 8pm for a reading and enjoy a glass of wine. The cost for a reading and a glass of wine is $30. First come, first serve basis.

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Gist Wine Study: Blind-Taste-Off Argentina vs. Chile
Sep
9
6:00 PM18:00

Gist Wine Study: Blind-Taste-Off Argentina vs. Chile

Join owner and sommelier, Mel Guse, as she guides you through a three part tasting comparing and contrast wines from the Chile vs. wines from Argentina. Each round will consist of either a white, red, sparkling or rosé wine best known and representative to each specific country. This is a great way to compare and contrast regional styles and the terroir of the wines. $50/person. Limited seating.

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Fermentation Workshop
Aug
17
12:30 PM12:30

Fermentation Workshop

You asked, we listened…Join us for a GIST Fermentation Workshop!!!! In this workshop, we will be discussing all the benefits of vegetable lactic-acid fermentation!!! You’ll also learn how to ferment ANY vegetable both safely and deliciously! What you’ll need to bring: washed and cut or chopped vegetables of your choice (enough to fit a 16 oz jar). We will provide the jars/lids, salt, and some herbs and spices. Cost is $45 per person. Included in the price is a beverage of your choice (glass of wine or NA option such as kombucha).

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Gist Wine Study: Blind-Taste-Off Loire vs. Burgundy
Aug
5
6:00 PM18:00

Gist Wine Study: Blind-Taste-Off Loire vs. Burgundy

Join owner and sommelier, Mel Guse, as she guides you through a three part tasting comparing and contrast wines from the Loire Valley region of France vs. wines from Burgundy. Each round will consist of either a white, red, sparkling or rosé wine best known and representative to each specific region. This is a great way to compare and contrast regional styles and the terroir of the wines. $50/person. Limited seating.

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Taste Talk with Andrew Jones of FIELD RECORDINGS!
Jul
15
6:00 PM18:00

Taste Talk with Andrew Jones of FIELD RECORDINGS!

Join us for a special evening of wine and conversation with the winemaker, Andrew Jones, from Field Recordings out of Paso Robles, CA. Spending his days as a vine nursery fieldman planning and planting vineyards for farmers all over California, Andrew is sometimes offered small lots of their best fruit on the side. Having stood in just about every vineyard on the Central Coast, he’s all about finding those underdogs with untapped potential. He strives for unique wines loaded with personality and a one-of-a-kind experience. We are thrilled to host Andrew Jones at Gist, please join us! $45/person.

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Tarot Night with Eve
Jul
9
5:00 PM17:00

Tarot Night with Eve

The amazing E. is baaaaccccckk again reading the tarot cards for you in May! The Tarot cards are one of life’s many tools that can help us engage with our inner wisdom and intuition. Many times they mirror the challenges and joys we are facing and help us ground to follow our authentic voice. Please email mel@gistwineshop.com to RSVP and reserve a 20 minute time slot between 5pm and 8pm for a reading and enjoy a glass of wine. The cost for a reading and a glass of wine is $30. First come, first serve basis.

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Gist Wine Study: Blind-Taste-Off Piedmont vs. Sicily
Jul
1
6:00 PM18:00

Gist Wine Study: Blind-Taste-Off Piedmont vs. Sicily

Join owner and sommelier, Mel Guse, as she guides you through a three part tasting comparing and contrast wines from the Piedmont region of Italy vs. wines from Sicily. Each round will consist a white, red, sparkling or rosé wine best known and representative to each specific region. This is a great way to compare and contrast regional styles and the terroir of the wines. $50/person. Limited seating.

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Wine and Your Microbiome: A Tasting
Jun
25
6:00 PM18:00

Wine and Your Microbiome: A Tasting

Is wine in moderation good for you? The debate is endless. Join us for a taste talk on this hot topic with nutrition-microbiome researcher, Dr. Kylene Guse. A recent graduate in human nutrition from the University of Minnesota, Dr. Guse has studied the impact of fermented foods and beverages on the gut microbiome. She'll introduce some fascinating ideas from researchers and thought-leaders from around the globe that highlight the complexities, as well as the simplicities, of a good 'ol glass of wine. $50/wine tasting and talk. Limited seats.

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Tarot Night with Eve
Jun
11
5:00 PM17:00

Tarot Night with Eve

The amazing E. is baaaaccccckk again reading the tarot cards for you in May! The Tarot cards are one of life’s many tools that can help us engage with our inner wisdom and intuition. Many times they mirror the challenges and joys we are facing and help us ground to follow our authentic voice. Please email mel@gistwineshop.com to RSVP and reserve a 20 minute time slot between 5pm and 8pm for a reading and enjoy a glass of wine. The cost for a reading and a glass of wine is $30. First come, first serve basis.

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Rosé Weekend Extravaganza - Kick-off Tasting!
Jun
7
4:30 PM16:30

Rosé Weekend Extravaganza - Kick-off Tasting!

To kick off the Gist Rosé Weekend Extravaganza, join owner and sommelier, Mel Guse, for an exclusive wine tasting of her favorite rosés of the 2023 season on the rooftop of the Boyce Greeley Building. Limited space. $65/person

Please RSVP to mel@gistwineshop.com to reserve your spot. Payment will be taken at the shop after the tasting. Weather permitting.

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Gist Wine Study: Viognier & Gerwürztraminer
May
27
6:00 PM18:00

Gist Wine Study: Viognier & Gerwürztraminer

Join owner and sommelier, Mel Guse, as she guides you through an in-depth tasting of wines made the noble grape varietals of Viognier and Gerwürztraminer. Best known as white and aromatic wine varietals taste 6 different wines made from these grapes to show it’s depth and complexity! It’s a great way to compare, contrast, and get a better appreciation of this grape varietal.

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Summer Tasting Series: Skin Contact White Wines
May
17
4:30 PM16:30

Summer Tasting Series: Skin Contact White Wines

Join owner and sommelier, Mel Guse, for a wine tasting exploring ‘orange’ wines or a.k.a. skin contact white wines with a view! The tasting will be held on the rooftop gardens on top of the Boyce Greeley building in downtown Sioux Falls. Limited seats available. $55/person

Please RSVP to mel@gistwineshop if you would like to attend. Payment will be taken in the shop after the tasting. Weather permitting.

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DTSF Art and Wine Walk: Featuring Joe Schaeffer
May
3
5:00 PM17:00

DTSF Art and Wine Walk: Featuring Joe Schaeffer

This is the first year Gist will be participatinging in the DTSF Art and Wine Walk! Come check out the digital designs from local artist Joe Schaeffer.Come downtown for the May Art & Wine Walk!

Sip some wine and check out work from local artists at various downtown locations from 5:00pm – 8:00pm on May 3rd.

Meeting local artists and viewing the art is free!

Wine Sampling Punch Card…$25

Wine by the Glass…$5

Available for purchase at any wine-serving location or DTSF Punch Card Station located at 11th & Phillips.

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Taste Talk with Barnaby of Teutonic Wine Company
Mar
29
5:00 PM17:00

Taste Talk with Barnaby of Teutonic Wine Company

Join us for an evening of wine and conversation with the winemaker, Barnaby, from Teutonic Wine Company from Portland, OR. Influenced by the Middle-Mosel Valley in Germany and the Alsace region in France, Teutonic Wine Company celebrates the characteristics of these wine regions in Oregon. Only working with cool-climate growing sites, adhering to natural farming practices and minimal intervention, Teutonic wines reflect all that is natural in winemaking, from the vineyard, to the cellar, and to the bottle. Come learn and taste wine with Barnaby - one of the coolest cats around!

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Gist Wine Study: Grenache
Mar
25
6:00 PM18:00

Gist Wine Study: Grenache

Join owner and sommelier, Mel Guse, as she guides you through an in-depth tasting of wines made strictly from the Grenache (Garnacha) grape varietal. Well known as a blended grape varietal in the Rhone of France, taste 5 different wines made from Grenache to show it’s depth and complexity! It’s a great way to compare, contrast, and get a better appreciation of this grape varietal.

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Oscar Night Preview Party!
Mar
10
2:00 PM14:00

Oscar Night Preview Party!

Join us on Sunday from 2pm to 6pm for an Oscar Preview Party at the shop! We will be pouring a special ‘red carpet’ wine flight and will have ballots for you to fill out before the big event. The person who gets the most winners will receive a prize! We will notify you the following day. So enjoy some wine, fill out a ballot and watch the pre-party!

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