A great thing about the social media, and internet as a whole, is the wealth of knowledge accessible and shareable in a matter of seconds. Unfortunately, not everyone empowered with a pen or a share button knows what they're talking about, especially regarding a complex and multifaceted topic such as wine.
Addressing common wine misconceptions, as well as fielding some of yours in real time, a 20+ year food & beverage industry veteran and former sommelier will help you navigate some of the more confusing aspects of one of your favorite beverages (wine!)--all while enjoying glasses of a few that illustrate these points.
Class is 2 hours long, including a Q&A session with a expert sommelier Chris Struck.
What you can expect:
- 1 Welcome wine
- 6 Tasting pours of wines that illustrate terroir versus winemaker intervention
- Palate-cleansing bread & cheese
- A 20% discount on all wines tasted to use in-store after class
What you will learn:
- A general overview of wine making and wine styles
- Practical definitions of otherwise nebulous concepts and vocabulary, such as "terroir"
- About what the uncertain future of climate change, tariffs, and ever-changing consumer preferences could mean for grape growers and winemakers
- Why wine is one of the world's most unique, historic, and fascinating thing ever produced