April’s 1sts - From Mint to Merwah
A Philly Firsts Wine Tasting

Celebrate the whimsy of April on April 15th with a toast to firsts, Philly style. From the first U.S. coin minted right here in our city to some of the world’s earliest wine traditions, this tasting connects the sparkle of our history to the glow in your glass. 

“From Mint to Merwah” is a playful journey through ancient and natural wines that feel anything but dusty. We’ll pour lively, low-intervention bottles from the old cradles of winemaking! Think Georgia, Armenia, Lebanon, and beyond. Join Jill Weber for an approachable wine tasting alongside stories of how human curiosity (and a love of fermentation) helped shape the world as we know it.

Guests will enjoy five 3-oz pours, intentionally selected, including the star of the night, Merwah. Included with the ticket are light snacks that complement the lineup, bite-sized stories about Philly firsts, early coins, and even earlier vines, and zero pretension, lots of questions encouraged, and a few nerdy jokes slipped in between sips.

Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover or just ancient-world-curious, this is your chance to raise a glass to the people who did it first, and to the city that loves going bold!

Come for the Merwah, stay for the Philly-firsts facts, and leave just a little more fermented than you arrived.

START AND END TIME: 6 PM - 8 PM

TICKET COST: $79 inclusive of tax and gratuity

Wed, April 15th, 2026

Jet Wine Bar

1525 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19146