Join us with renown importer Neal Rosenthal for a special tasting featuring wines from some of the very first wineries he imported to the United States, spanning classic regions of France and Italy. Through a tasting of wines from the pioneering producers he championed, Neal will share the stories, challenges, and discoveries that shaped his approach to importing. Celebrating his 50th year in the wine industry, Neal offers a rare firsthand perspective on how the American wine landscape has evolved.
Classes are 1.5 hours long, including a Q&A session with legendary importer Neal Rosenthal.
What you can expect:
- 1 welcome wine
- 7 tasting pours from Neal's first wineries imported to the US
- A mix and match tasting plate
- A 20% discount on all wines tasted to use in-store after class
What you will learn:
- Go behind the scenes for a retrospective on Neal's first years in the wine industry and the effort required to import his first wineries to the US
- Taste through a remarkable collection of producers from France and Italy
- Discover Neal's passion for his growers and why valuing the artisan in each of them matters
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Style: Presentation + Tasting
Good for:Old world wine, wine education, tasting experience to define terroir and styles.