Bubbly, Bites & Bragging Rights

A Gluten-Free Brunch and Guided Wine Tasting in Leland, NC

Sip, snack, play, and compete for bragging rights during this intimate gluten-free brunch experience presented by Wine With Emma and Gluten-Free Wilmy. Only 14 guests will gather at Backspin Social Leland for a guided bubbly tasting, a curated spread of 100% gluten-free brunch bites, and a fun number-matching game with prizes. If you have been looking for unique wine tastings, gluten-free events, or fun things to do near Wilmington and Leland, this special Sunday experience brings them all together.

This event is independently organized by Wine With Emma and Gluten-Free Wilmy (register here). Backspin Social is providing the venue but does not sell tickets or manage registration, payment, or cancellations.

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026

• Time: 11:00 AM

• Location: Backspin Social Leland

• Address: 9600 Ploof Road SE, Unit 7, Leland, NC 28451

• Tickets: $60 per person

• Capacity: Only 14 guests

• Age Requirement: Guests must be 21 or older

What Your Ticket Includes

• A guided bubbly wine tasting led by WSET Level 3 sommelier Emma Evans

• A curated spread of 100% gluten-free brunch bites

• A fun number-matching game with prizes

• An intimate, relaxed experience with good food, bubbly, and company

You do not need to follow a gluten-free diet to attend. Gluten-free-by-association spouses, partners, friends, and family members are welcome. The goal is simple: every guest can enjoy the entire food spread!

External Ticket Registration Required

Tickets are not sold through Backspin Social. Registration and payment are handled externally by Gluten-Free Wilmy.

To reserve your seat:

1. Complete Gluten-Free Wilmy’s external registration form.

2. Follow the Venmo payment instructions provided after submitting the form.

REGISTER AND PURCHASE YOUR TICKET THROUGH GLUTEN-FREE WILMY – $60 -- The registration link opens an external Google Form managed by Gluten-Free Wilmy.

Meet the Hosts

Emma Evans | Wine With Emma

Emma Evans is a Wilmington-based WSET Level 3 sommelier who makes learning about wine relaxed, approachable, and fun. Through Wine With Emma, she offers intimate in-person and virtual tastings designed to help guests understand wine without the formality or pretension often associated with it. Emma’s additional qualifications include Court of Master Sommeliers Level 1, Napa Valley Wine Expert, Riedel Glass Ambassador, and Cicerone Certified Beer Server. Learn more about Wine With Emma | Instagram | Facebook

Desiree | Gluten-Free Wilmy

After being diagnosed with celiac disease, Desiree created Gluten-Free Wilmy to provide the clear, trustworthy local information she wished she had when she was newly diagnosed. Her platform helps Wilmington and Coastal North Carolina residents discover gluten-free restaurants, products, specialty shops, knowledgeable providers, and community resources while bringing attention to businesses supporting the gluten-free community.