Wine 101

Wine 101 Classes provide education in the basic elements of wine tasting and wine making. Classes focus on topics from ‘how to taste wine’, to the individual elements that make up the structure and flavors found in your favorite glasses. Wine 101 Classes are meant for people with any level of experience, from casual wine enthusiasts to seasoned collectors and travelers! Tastings may be shared between two guests, or you may attend for the education only. The sharing/educational guest will be charged a lower rate for attending the education portion. Should a class sell out, a second class may be offered.

Limited to 10 guests.

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Spring 2022 Wine 101 Classes

  • The 5 S's – Wine Tasting Basics

    The simplest way to taste wine is just to drink it! However, learning to identify individual flavors and quality takes practice. This class goes through the entire tasting process and focuses on understanding the five “S’s”: see, smell, swirl, sip, savor. Identifying the 5 S’s in each tasting step help us to understand what grape variety we are drinking, and how the elements come together to make a great wine.

    TUESDAY, MARCH 1
    special date
    7:00-9:00pm

    Cost: $50/pp (tasting)
    $30/pp (sharing/education)
    limited to 10 guests
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  • Tannin: The Backbone of Red Wine

    Why does red wine sometimes stain my teeth? Why is this wine ‘chewy’? Why does red wine age? Why do we put wine in oak barrels? The answer to all of these questions, at least in part, is because of tannin. Learn what tannin is, where it comes from, and why it is important in wine making. We will taste a range of wines with varying amounts of tannin as we explore this crucial and important structural element in wine.

    Monday, March 28
    7:00-9:00pm

    Cost: $50/pp (tasting)
    $30/pp (sharing/education)
    limited to 10 guests
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  • Acid Trip

    Zippy! Zesty! Puckery! Mouth-watering! These are just some of the terms that are linked to acid and acid levels found in wine. We will talk about the different acids found in a glass of wine, the processes that create them, and how/why they are essential to all wine. This class will include a tasting of 6 wines to demonstrate the different acid levels associated with particular grapes and regions, including a discussion of why acid is essential in the pairing of food and wine.

    Monday, April 25
    7:00-9:00p

    Cost: $50/pp (tasting)
    $30/pp (sharing/education)
    limited to 10 guests
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  • Finding the Flavors, Part I

    “A subtle wine with hints of strawberry, raspberry, and chocolate, and light touches of…(insert stupid words here)”. Let’s demystify talking about the flavors in a glass of wine. What are the common flavor profiles we find in wines and how can we talk about them without sounding like someone nobody wants to hang out with? Part 1 will be sensory-focused on the primary flavors and aromas found in most wine: fruit, flowers, herbs, spices, and oak.

    Monday, May 30
    7:00-9:00pm

    Cost: $50/pp (tasting)
    $30/pp (sharing/education)
    limited to 10 guests
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