Wine Classes are here!
All Classes start at 6:30 PM.
You must be at least 21 years of age to participate and have ID available at class.
Space is limited reservations required.
Please read our Class Policies before making your reservation.
Wine 101 - This tasting seminar is the perfect introduction to the world of wine. Learn to swirl, sniff and sip like a pro, while acquiring a true understanding of the tasting process. You will learn how to identify the smell, taste, and structure of wine, as well as how to understand your palette, by learning why you like some wines instantly and others you don’t. We will discuss the elements of wine making, grape varietals and more. At the end of this class you will look like a wine tasting rock-star!
No wine experience needed.
$25 per person September 1, October 6, January 12th, 2012
Wine 102 - At times, wine reviewers some up with some of the wackiest descriptions of wine – where do they get it? Proust in Remembrance of Things Past was inspired by the smell and taste of a Madeleine dipped in Linden Tea. We will take you beyond the basics and train your senses by teaching you how to identify the components of wine’s nose and flavor profile based on prior sensory memories as well as an understanding of the variety of taste components that are frequently identified in wine. At the end we hope you will be inspired to write your own wine descriptions - and better understand those you read by professionals.
Best for those who have taken our Wine 101 Class
$25 per person September 29th and January 26th 2012
“Hey Frenchy, You Don’t Scare Me” - French wines ooze intimidation, but once you understand how they are organized it all becomes much more manageable. We will teach you about the French classification system, how to read a French label, about various wine varietals by region, and more. You will taste bottles that exemplify the wines behind the labels from the great regions of Bordeaux, Rhone, Loire, Burgundy, and Alsace, and begin to discover why French wines are among the most sought-after worldwide. After this class you will be much more confident in choosing French wines.
$30 per person September 15th and March 29th, 2012
Let’s Take a “Cab” to California -California Cabernet Sauvignons are considered among the very best in the world. Until surpassed by Merlot in the 1990’s, Cabernet sauvignon was the world’s most widely planted premium red wine grape. While they are plentiful, choosing one can be confusing especially because of the price tag. Decent Cabs from lesser know areas of the U.S. and other parts of the world start at around $20 a bottle. With most Napa Cabs starting around $50, we will explore if an extra $30 on the bottle price gets you that much more.
$30 per person October 27th
South American Malbec - Long known as one of the six grapes allowed in a Bordeaux blend, Malbec has recently been made popular as a 100% varietal wine and it is capturing attention of wine lovers around the world. Malbec had become the celebrated primary varietal Argentina. We will explore “new world” pure Malbec and blended varieties from Argentina and Chile, which offer fantastic values.
$25 per person March 15th, 2012
Temparnillo and Beyond! - Over the past 15 years, Spanish wines have been gaining prominence. Initially, they caught our attention because of their good price for the quality. However, as the quality of winemaking in Spain has been surging in the best known regions like Rioja, so has the bottle price. In this class we will explore the various wine producing regions of Spain and taste some true value wines made in the classic European style.
$25 per person March 1st, 2012
Bubbles, Oh How We Love Bubbles! - Ever wonder how the bubbles get into the wine and why some sparkling wines can be called champagne and others not? We will explore the different methods used to add the sparkle to the wine that we love tickling our tongue and how it is classified. If it sparkles we will be talking about it for sure. After this class you will really know how to celebrate in style!
$25 per person December 15th
G-S-M- Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre are three noble grape varietals that are widely planted throughout the world, yet underappreciated by most budding wine drinkers. We will explore them individually and blended from various countries, with an eye toward identifying the components of each variety in the blends. From the classic Chateauneuf-de-Pape to the Rhone Rangers-- get ready for this journey. It is one you will not forget.
$35.00 per person December 1
Sweet and Sticky - Think you don’t like sweet wines? Afraid of anything that remotely evokes memories of Mogen David? Hesitant about the higher price for a smaller bottle? This class will make you think again. We will explore the process of making dessert wines around the world, from classic Ports, to single varietal late harvest wines, to ice wine, through light, mildly effervescent sweet wines to finish a dinner or grace a cheese plate. Careful…once bitten!
$35 per person November 17th
Mi Piace il Vino Italiano (simple translation- I love Italian wine)
Italy leads the world in wine production as well as per capita consumption. Discover how to make the wines of Italy a little less intimidating by learning about the primary grapes along with a bit of geography and the Italian wine classification system. Enjoy some of the world's greatest wine values during this tasting, which also promises to showcase some dramatic and utterly delicious wines. A must attend for lovers of deep, tannic, exciting reds.
$30 per person February 2nd, 2012
German Whites -- Reliving the 80's with an Upgrade
Those lucky enough to have lived in the 80's will remember cutting their wine teeth on German Leibfraumilch like Blue Nun or Black Tower. In this class we will explore the German wine classification system, which not unexpectedly is the most straight forward. We will sample a wine from each style of wine making (dry to sweet) in the "superior quality" graded wines (Pradikatswein: Kabinett, Spatlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Eiswein, and Trockenbeerenauslese). Join us and rediscover why reislings and their German grape relatives are of consistently high quality.
$25 per person February 16th, 2012
CLASS POLICIES
Please have the class code/name number and date available when you register by phone.
For all wine classes each participant must be at least 21 years of age and ID available at class.
Reservations are accepted on a first-come/first-serve basis, and are non-refundable.
Classes include sample tastings and demonstrations of technique.
Classes are demonstration-style and are approximately 1 hour in length, unless otherwise indicated.
Payment must accompany each reservation. Space is limited.
If you are using a gift certificate please make us aware at the time of reservation and you must bring the gift certificate day of event.
Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Upon cancellation, we will contact you by phone and refund your money.
