Events
Wine 101: Taste Like a Pro
Tuesday August 19th
Cost: $95
Description: Learn to identify structure, balance, and flavors in wine using professional tasting techniques.
Objectives: - Understand the components of wine - Practice structured tasting (sight, smell, taste) - Learn basic wine vocabulary
Key Concepts: Acidity, Tannin, Alcohol, Body, Sweetness, Finish
Wines to Taste: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
Activities: Guided tasting, aroma identification with scent jars
Takeaway Tips: Look, swirl, sniff, sip, and think!
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Old World vs. New World Wines
Tuesday September 2nd
Cost: $95
Description: Compare the traditions and styles of Europe with wines from newer wine-producing regions.
Objectives: - Recognize stylistic differences - Learn about terroir and winemaking choices
Key Concepts: Terroir, Tradition, Ripeness, Oak Usage
Wines to Taste: Burgundy vs Oregon Pinot Noir, Bordeaux vs Napa Cab, Rioja vs Argentine Malbec
Activities: Side-by-side tastings
Takeaway Tips: Old World often = earth/minerality; New World = fruit/oak
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
How to Read a Wine Label
Tuesday September 23rd
Cost: $95
Description: Demystify global wine labels to help you shop smarter.
Objectives: - Understand common terms and formats - Learn label clues for quality, region, and style
Key Concepts: AOC, DOCG, AVA, Varietal vs Regional
Wines to Taste: Alsace Riesling, Chianti Classico, Bordeaux, Napa Chardonnay, Rioja
Activities: Label decoding worksheet
Takeaway Tips: Region can tell you more than the grape!
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Wine & Food Pairing Fundamentals
Tuesday October 7th
Cost: $95
Description: Learn the key rules to create harmonious pairings.
Objectives: - Understand how acidity, tannin, and sweetness interact with food - Taste contrasting and complementary pairings
Key Concepts: Match or contrast, Intensity, Flavor bridges
Wines to Taste: Dry Riesling, Sancerre, Sparkling Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Port
Activities: Tasting bites with each wine (cheese, citrus, salty snacks, chocolate)
Takeaway Tips: Acid loves acid, tannin loves fat, sweet loves spicy
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
The Art of Blind Tasting
Tuesday October 21st
Cost: $95
Description: Hone your senses and test your skills through blind tasting.
Objectives: - Identify wine by structure and aroma - Practice deductive reasoning
Key Concepts: Tasting grid, Typical profiles, Deductive method
Wines to Taste: 4–6 mystery wines (mixed styles)
Activities: Use WSET/CMS-style tasting sheets
Takeaway Tips: Focus on structure first, flavors second
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
The World of Chardonnay
Tuesday November 4th
Cost: $95
Description: From steely Chablis to creamy Napa — understanding oak, climate, and style.
Objectives: - Explore regional differences - Learn about winemaking influences
Key Concepts: Malolactic Fermentation, Oak Aging, Cool vs Warm Climate
Wines to Taste: Chablis, White Burgundy, California Chardonnay, Oregon Chardonnay, South African Chardonnay
Activities: Compare unoaked and oaked styles
Takeaway Tips: Chardonnay is a winemaker’s grape — highly versatile.
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Pinot Noir: The Heartbreak Grape
Tuesday November 25th
Cost: $95
Description: A tasting across Burgundy, Oregon, New Zealand, and more.
Objectives: - Discover why Pinot is so prized and challenging
Key Concepts: Delicate tannins, Terroir expression, Aging potential
Wines to Taste: Burgundy, Oregon Pinot Noir, California Pinot Noir, Central Otago Pinot
Activities: Identify hallmark aromas and texture
Takeaway Tips: Look for elegance over power in great Pinot.
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Cabernet Sauvignon Around the Globe
Tuesday December 2nd
Cost: $95
Description: A powerful red with many faces — Napa, Bordeaux, Australia, Chile.
Objectives: - Recognize how climate shapes Cab - Understand blending and aging
Key Concepts: Tannin, Oak, Ripeness, Structure
Wines to Taste: Bordeaux Left Bank, Napa Cab, Paso Robles Cab, Coonawarra Cab, Chilean Cab
Activities: Compare young vs mature examples
Takeaway Tips: Great Cab balances power and finesse.
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
A Night in Tuscany
Tuesday December 16th
Cost: $95
Description: Sangiovese, Super Tuscans, and traditional Chianti.
Objectives: - Understand Tuscany’s key appellations
Key Concepts: DOCG, Sangiovese clones, Modern vs Traditional
Wines to Taste: Chianti Classico, Brunello, Super Tuscans and more!
Activities: Pair with Italian bites
Takeaway Tips: Sangiovese is Italy’s star red.
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Sparkling Wines From Around the World
Tuesday December 23rd
Cost: $95
Description: Taste and learn what makes the world of sparkling wine so exciting.
Objectives: - Understand different production methods - Compare style, sweetness, and bubbles
Key Concepts: Traditional vs Charmat, Brut vs Demi-Sec, Lees Aging
Wines to Taste: Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Crémant, Sparkling Rosé
Activities: Identify production method by style