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Sips of the South: Chilled Wines, Cheese Plates, and a Restored Train at Ozan Vineyard
A Saturday midday experience at Ozan Vineyard & Winery that pairs chilled Southern wines and individual cheese plates with a frozen wine slushie and a historic train-coach vineyard tour—useful for planning the two-and-a-half-hour afternoon tasting.
Sips of the South: Chilled Wines, Cheese Plates, and a Restored Train at Ozan Vineyard.
Spend a leisurely afternoon at Ozan Vineyard & Winery, sampling chilled Southern wines paired with gourmet individual cheese plates on shaded porches and a new veranda. The visit culminates with a frozen wine slushie and a tour that includes a whiskey tasting and a ride aboard a beautifully restored historic train coach—an elegant, low-key expression of Southern hospitality.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Chilled Southern Wines and Curated Cheese
The tasting begins at noon with Ozan’s selection of chilled Southern wines served in a keepsake glass and paired with an individual cheese plate—an approachable program built for leisurely sipping and conversation.
Porches, Veranda, and Vineyard Views
Relax on shaded porches or the new veranda with photo-worthy vineyard vistas; the setting is designed for unhurried afternoons and casual comfort as you move from tasting to a frozen slushie.
A Historic Train Coach Tour
After the tasting and slushie, the experience shifts to a 1:00 p.m. vineyard tour and whiskey tasting followed by boarding a restored historic train coach—an uncommon finish that blends flavor with a touch of local history.
What the day feels like
How the Afternoon Unfolds
Arrive at Ozan for a midday tasting that eases into a relaxed rhythm: a guided tasting at noon with a paired cheese plate, a frozen wine slushie to cool off, then a vineyard tour with a whiskey tasting and a short, evocative ride aboard a restored train coach before returning to collect any bottle orders.
THE FLAVOR
Chilled Southern Wines and Curated Cheese
The tasting begins at noon with Ozan’s selection of chilled Southern wines served in a keepsake glass and paired with an individual cheese plate—an approachable program built for leisurely sipping and conversation.
THE SETTING
Porches, Veranda, and Vineyard Views
Relax on shaded porches or the new veranda with photo-worthy vineyard vistas; the setting is designed for unhurried afternoons and casual comfort as you move from tasting to a frozen slushie.
THE ROUTE
A Historic Train Coach Tour
After the tasting and slushie, the experience shifts to a 1:00 p.m. vineyard tour and whiskey tasting followed by boarding a restored historic train coach—an uncommon finish that blends flavor with a touch of local history.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this afternoon at Ozan.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Saturdays at 12 noon; the experience runs approximately two and a half hours (12:00–2:30 p.m.).
Dress casual and comfortable—this is your time to relax and enjoy Ozan; tasting includes wine in a keepsake glass and an individual cheese plate.
Meet at Ozan Vineyard & Winery in Calera, Alabama for the 12 noon start.
Expect a tasting, a frozen wine slushie, a vineyard tour with whiskey tasting, train boarding, and a return to Ozan to pick up bottle orders.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does SIPS OF THE SOUTH run?
Saturdays at 12 noon; the experience lasts about two and a half hours.
Where do we meet?
At Ozan Vineyard & Winery in Calera, Alabama.
What is included in the price?
The program includes chilled Southern wines served in a keepsake glass, an individual cheese plate, a frozen wine slushie at the tasting’s close, a vineyard tour with a whiskey tasting, and a ride on a restored historic train coach.
How long is the event?
Approximately two and a half hours, typically from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Is there an opportunity to buy wine?
Yes—participants can place wine bottle orders for pick-up at the conclusion of the event.
What should I wear?
Dress casual and comfortable—the event is relaxed and includes time on porches and the veranda with vineyard views.