The Legendary Joel Peterson
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:00pm - 6:30pm
$10 Non-Club Members/ Free for Wine Club Members
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- Sunday: Closed
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Each week we have four wines On Tap for you to sample for free! The typical selections includes our newsletter weekly features, interesting new arrivals or limited time deals you do not want to miss. Sign up for our weekly newsletter or follow on social media to see the exact lineup each week. The wines are subject to change if an item runs out. We do not sell the On Tap selections by-the-glass.
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This Week
October 19, 2026
2025 J Boulon Beaujolais Blanc| $19
2024 Chateau Fage Graves de Vayres Blanc | $19
2020 Chateau Michel de Montaigne Bergerac| $22
2023 Chateau Abelyce St. Emilion Grand Cru | $25
Upcoming Events
Due to the limited nature of our events we do not offer a refund on tickets purchased if you cannot attend. If you let us know within 48 hours of the start of an event we will issue house credit. After the 48 hour window closes we cannot issue any credit. However, all tickets are transferrable so you are welcome to give or sell them to others. Some events are free for club members but registration/tickets are strongly encouraged. If an event is sold out we may not be able to accomodate you if you just drop in without registering first.
We host three types of events at Tim's Wine Market's Orlando location.
- Our "Masterclass" events are seated, lecture format programs that take a deep dive into specific wine regions and/or grape varieties. These are classroom style tastings conducted in flights with a power point presentation that guides your experience. We also provide cheese and bread at these events.
- Our more frequently conducted programs we call "Tastings In The Round" which are casual events with seating, typically with a special guest. For "Tastings In The Round" you can drop in and leave at your leisure. There is no food provided at these events so please plan accordingly.
- Events that are defined as "Open House" are not seated events as there are typically multiple stations with wine being poured at the same time. Unless otherwise noted in the description of the event, there is no food provided at these events.
Oct 27
About this event
It is hard to believe, but in the early 1990s, I fought harder for allocations of the great Zinfandels of California than for any other wines. The single vineyard wines from Ridge, Rosenblum, and a handful of others would sell out instantly, but none were more desired than those from Ravenswood. Alas, owner/winemaker Joel Peterson sold the winery in 2001 for $148 million. Since then, his son, Morgan Twain Peterson, has carried on the legacy with his excellent Bedrock Wines. Now Joel is back, producing limited quantities of wines under his new label, Once and Forever. I tasted these wines a few weeks ago, and they are amazing. For this tasting, Joel will be here sampling all four wines: three Zinfandels and one Petite Sirah. This event is limited to 24 people.
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About the Store
Our original location on Orange Avenue opened in October of 1995. It features a curated selection of over 1,300 imported and domestic wines, including a broad selection of rare wines from lesser-known places and grape varieties. You will also find an extensive selection of natural wines, Pet-Nats, fortified wines, and aromatized wines from Vermouth to Americano. Each of our dedicated staff has completed the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 to offer you an unparalleled level of expertise.
Tim Varan, CWE Founder
Tim grew up in Butler, Pennsylvania, leaving in 1985 to attend the University of Central Florida. While pursuing his finance degree at UCF, he worked many odd jobs until falling in love with wine and food while working for Pebbles in 1989. After graduation, Tim worked at the Wine Merchant of Altamonte Springs and ran Dexter’s wine shop before opening Tim’s Wine Market in 1995. When he’s not working, he loves to read, cook and grow his garden. He is often traveling with his wife, Susan, to visit their three children: Andrew, Katie and Olivia.
Keri Lawrence Store Manager
Keri was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, and eventually made her way to Central Florida, where she spent several years in education and school counseling before turning a longtime passion for wine into a new career in 2021. She joined Tim’s Wine Market in 2026 and especially enjoys helping customers discover unfamiliar grapes and regions while finding wines they’ll genuinely enjoy. Keri holds the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wines and is currently pursuing the WSET Diploma. Outside the shop, Keri enjoys reading, writing, and traveling with her husband, Nathan, and their two kids whenever she gets the chance.
Dan Bleen
Dan spent his early career working in restaurants throughout New York and was a practicing restaurateur in New York’s Hudson Valley. He joined our sales team back in 2015 and has always found it rewarding to pair a customer with their perfect wine. Like the rest of our staff, Dan has completed the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wines qualification. Dan loves cooking with his wife, Susan, and spends most of Sunday planning their afternoon meal after a bit of gardening.
Carl Bond
Carl joined us after a rewarding four decades as a leader at Walt Disney World. He found his passion for wine while opening Disneyland Paris. Born in Nebraska, Carl lived in Idaho, Wyoming and South Carolina before moving to Orlando at a young age. He is a graduate of UCF and Rollins College and also holds his Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wines qualification. Carl and his wife, Mandy, love traveling the world and exploring local food and wine. Their daughter, Sara, and son, Luke, often join in while their boxers Alley and Bella stand guard at home. Carl is also an avid cyclist and enjoys cooking.
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