March 6-8. DelMonaco Winery. Baxter, TN.
Wine & Words is back in 2026, with even more authors!
Wine and Words is a book festival in the Upper Cumberland that takes place over a weekend in March at DelMonaco Winery in Baxter, Tennessee. Check out the schedule and author list below and then RSVP for this free event!
Schedule
Friday, March 6th
Verse & Vino (Hosted by Andrew Smith)
Grand Bella Room
5:30 PM - Reading by Jenna Ziegler
6:00 PM - Reading by Erica Wright
6:30 PM - Q&A with Jenna Ziegler and Erica Wright
7:00 PM - Open Mic
Saturday, March 7th
Tuscany Room
9:30-11 AM. Bold, Complex, and Unfiltered: Annie Hartnett and Tessa Fontaine. Moderated by Lauren Nossett.
11:15-12:30 PM. Aging to Perfection: Rachel Moore, Mackenzie Reed, and Kalla Harris. Moderated by Liz Griffin.
12:45-1:45 PM. Clues & Cabernet: Lauren Nossett and Erica Wright. Moderated by Jeffrey Phillips.
2:00-3:15 PM. A Fine Blend of Magic: Elizabeth Bass Parman, Melissa Grace, and Jennifer Moorman. Moderated by Lettie Collier.
3:30-4:30 PM. Twists, Turns, and Tannins: Rea Frey and Lauren Thoman. Moderated by Dr. Steven Thomas.
4:45-6:00 PM. Love at First Sip: Jeff Zentner, Stephanie Perkins, and Jenna Levine. Moderated by Caroline Stowe.
6:00-7 PM. Uncorked and Amplified: Rob Rufus and Craig Shelburne. Moderated by Andrew Buckner.
Champagne Room
11:00-12 PM. Vintage Heroines: Kristy Cambron and Tammy Oberhausen. Moderated by Lisa Uhrik.
12:15-1:15 PM. The World is on Fire: M. Hendrix and David Bell. Moderated by Dr. Ted Pelton.
1:30-2:45 PM. Becoming Legendary: Sasa Hawk, CJ Redwine, and Erica Ivy Rodgers. Moderated by Savannah Buckley.
3:00-4 PM. Full Bodied Fantasy: Meredith R. Lyons and Kristen M. Long. Moderated by Carly Kaye.
4:15-5:15 PM. Swordplay and Foreplay: Hannah Whitten and Lindsey Richardson. Moderated by Dr. Brian Williams.
