This naturally beautiful and culturally vibrant region has been the home base of De Maison Selections from our founding, thirty years ago this April. Since 1996, we’ve seen abundant changes for our home, our company, and the wine and beverage industry as a whole—but the same guiding principles have carried us through the decades. Join us in looking back, looking forward, and celebrating the present moment this April 22-24, 2026, as we share the very best of the North Carolina Piedmont.
Across these three days, we’ll be passing the porrón to a new decade of De Maison, with tastings, seminars, and parties (along with some surprises) in the spirit of togetherness and community that is fundamental to our identity.
Wednesday, April 22 | 5:00-9:30pm
Evening Welcome Event @ De Maison HQ in Chapel Hill
BUS ROUTE
Origin: Major the Bull—Downtown Durham ⇒ Destination: De Maison HQ / Welcome Event
Route: Two Buses arriving approximately every 30 minutes
⋅ Bus leaves origin every 30 minutes from 4:30 to 6:30pm ⋅ Last bus leaves De Maison HQ at 9:30pm ⋅
Thursday, April 23 | 11:00am-5:00pm
Grand Wine Portfolio Tasting @ The Barn at Union Grove in Chapel Hill
BUS ROUTE
Origin: Major the Bull—Downtown Durham ⇒ Destination: The Barn at Union Grove
Route: Three Buses arriving approximately every 20-25 minutes
⋅ Bus leaves origin every 30 minutes starting at 10:30am ⋅ Last bus leaves The Barn at Union Grove at 5:00pm ⋅
Friday, April 24
Daytime: Spirits Tasting & Seminars @ Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham | 10:00am-3:00pm
Evening: The 30th Anniversary Party @ The Rickhouse in Durham | 5:00-11:00pm
Both Friday events are located in Downtown Durham, just a short walk from the hotels (no bus service).
The epicenter for accommodations and transportation is Downtown Durham, North Carolina. The three boutique hotels housing our guests look out onto the instantly recognizable statue of Major the Bull, which is where our complimentary bus service will pick-up and drop-off before and after events.
Radiating out from Major the Bull, Durham’s walkable downtown is full of bars, restaurants, and shops. To ensure you find the best of them (thoroughly vetted by our local team), save this custom Google Map to your device. We’ve starred dozens of spots that we think you’ll love!
