education
"Wine Is The Answer.
What Was The Question?"
Ready
To Learn
Our goal is to make learning FUN in an unintimidating atmosphere and to help you accelerate those “Aha!” moments! Have you ever wondered what would be the perfect wine for a special occasion or what “pairs” well with what you are serving for dinner? Often people know what they like, but can’t explain it. Have you ever wanted to better understand: “Why do I like what I like?”
Educational Session
We offer private and group classes to deepen your understanding of wine, through the wine. Learn more about:
- Wine Regions
- Make sense of a restaurant wine menu to know you will choose something you like
- How to choose a wine you will enjoy from major wine countries
- Learn how to choose a good value wine to serve in lieu of its expensive counterpart
- Understand wine speak or “winese”
- Learn expert tips on pairing wine with food. Fish does not always need to be paired with white wine or meat with red wine
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Wine Pairing
Pairing wine with food can be confusing. Let us help demystify the process with easy to remember suggestions, tips and cheat sheets
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Understand Aromas
What can we learn from how a wine “smells”?
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Old vs. New
Beyond our “go to” favorites are a world of uncharted or lesser known grapes to explore. Have you ever tried the white grapes of Viognier, Gewürztraminer & Albarino or the red grapes of Tempranillo, Pinotage & Saperavi?
Uncover Secrets
We also uncover secrets about wine terminology and help you to decode it. What are aroma descriptors and where do those scents come from? Can you really smell “pineapple” or “lead pencil” in a wine? Unveiling some of these mysteries will make you a better (and more informed) taster!