Side by Side: French and South African Wine
Ticket Price: $89
Thursday, Aug 27 6:30 PM

Join us as we bring together two dynamic wine-producing countries: France and South Africa. We’ll explore how each country expresses its unique identity through grape varieties, terroir, and winemaking traditions. Gain a deeper understanding of how French and South African wines compare through thoughtful side-by-side tastings that highlight the elegance, diversity, and innovation found in both Old World and New World winemaking.

Class is 2 hours long, featuring an interactive format, with questions welcomed by sommelier Jim Clarke.

What you can expect:

  • 8 tasting pours of French and South African wines (4 and 4)
  • Palate-cleansing bread and cheese.
  • A 20% discount on all wines tasted to use in-store after class

What you will learn:

  • An overview of French and South African wine cultures
  • The winemaking styles and traditions that make each country unique
  • The major differences and similarities between French and South African terroirs
  • Serving, ageing, and food pairing suggestions for French and South African wines

Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Style: Presentation + Tasting
Good for:Old and new world wine, wine education, tasting experience to define terroir and styles.