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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%20have%20bought%20into%20event%20brite%20event%20at%20the%20vault%20at%20mitchell%20and%20son%20for%20this%20week%20the%20spanish%20wine%20tasting%20and%20just%20otday%20found%20there%20is%20a%20south%20african%20wine%20tsasting%20which%20i%20WOULD%20HAVE%20PREFERRED%20DO%20YOU%20KNOW%20IF%20THERE%20ARE%20ANY%20OTHER%20WINE%20TASTINGS%20PLANNED"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "I couldn\u2019t find anything specific yet matching a South African tasting at Mitchell & Son (or \u201cThe Vault at Mitchell & Son\u201d) past what you already saw, but there *are* several upcoming wine tastings around Raleigh and the Triangle that might hit what you're looking for. Here are some that stood out, plus tips on how to track down more:\n\n---\n\n## \ud83c\udf77 Upcoming wine tastings in Raleigh / the Triangle\n\n- **Free Wine Tasting at Wine Authorities**  \n  Every Saturday, noon to 3pm at 211 E. Franklin St., Raleigh. These tastings tend to feature estate-grown and family-owned wines from different regions. ([visitraleigh.com](https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/free-wine-tasting/92540/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **\u201cWine 101: Sip, Swirl & Socialize\u201d**  \n  Coming up Tuesday evening at Mecca Wine Distributors, One Glenwood Ave, Raleigh. Good for learning wine basics in a casual setting. ([eventbrite.com](https://www.eventbrite.com/b/nc--raleigh/food-and-drink/wine/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **Orin Swift Wine Tasting with Emily Kammerer**  \n  Scheduled for **Wed, May 13** at Westgate Wine Bar. ([eventbrite.com](https://www.eventbrite.com/b/nc--raleigh/food-and-drink/wine/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **Cult Uco Valley Wines feat. Virginie Rolland**  \n  On **Wed, May 20** at Westgate Wine Bar. If you like South American wines, this could be a nice shift from your usual picks. ([eventbrite.com](https://www.eventbrite.com/b/nc--raleigh/food-and-drink/wine/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd0d How to find more, especially South African or theme tastings\n\n1. **Check Eventbrite** using keywords like \u201cwine tasting South African Raleigh\u201d or \u201cimport wine lecture\u201d\u2014sometimes specific country-themed tastings pop up there.  \n2. **Triangle Grapevine** has a Wine Events Calendar that\u2019s updated weekly with tastings, classes, and dinners. ([trianglegrapevine.com](https://trianglegrapevine.com/wine-events/?utm_source=openai))  \n3. Follow spots like **Wine Authorities**, **Westgate Wine Bar**, and **Mitchell & Son** on social media\u2014they\u2019ll often announce specialty tastings last minute.  \n4. **Local wine shops** may do curated events. For example, Taylor\u2019s Wine Shop clearly lists dinner + tasting events in their program. ([static1.squarespace.com](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/65a1969f0e8e00132f54d373/t/679cb5e2b813373580f98427/1738323501549/BountifulProgram2025.pdf?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can pull up a list of *only* South African wine tastings coming up in the next week so you can see if any are close enough or work for your schedule. Do you want me to do that?"
    }
]