Wine Classes
Does the wine list at your local Olive Garden leave you feeling befuddled? Have no fear. Kick back, grab a glass, and expand your horizons.
Big Bold Reds
Wednesday, December 17
6:15pm - 8pm
$79.00
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Wines from the "New World" are easy to like. Places like California, Australia, and Argentina, tend to produce wines which are fruit forward and often, quite rich when compared to those from places like Burgundy in France, or Rioja, Spain, both from the “Old World”. Ultimately, these big & bold bottlings have become extremely popular due to their pure hedonistic pleasure, yet they can also tax the wallet. Furthermore, wines fashioned in this seductive style are not limited to the aforementioned locales. Spain, Italy, even France all crank out examples, yet you need to know where to look.
This class will discuss not only which regions and producers to look for, but also where you'll find some of the best bargains, a category that has become an ever faster moving target, but one which we'll help you zero in on in your search for full-bodied and decadent red wines. Lastly, while every red will be big and bold, each will be selected for its unique character, thus allowing you to decide which are, and which are not, worthy of your dollars.
As always, an array of beautiful breads and cheeses will be on offer, and paired with the wines.
14 Wines, 7 Cheeses, 1 Night
Friday, January 16
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Price: $68.00
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One of the best ways to learn about wine is to simply pop as many corks as possible. Of different wines, that is, and this is how you do it, in a veritable around-the-world tasting of wine and cheese! Rather than focus on one particular country or theme, we feature wines from around the globe, with many from up-and-coming areas such as South Africa, South America, Australia, Spain, and New Zealand. In turn, each pair is mated to a specific cheese, chosen for its compatibility with the wines, all sourced from Murray’s Cheese Shop, one of the best purveyors in the country.
Ultimately, tasting wines in pairs helps to demonstrate what makes wines different from one another, while also helping you discover your own preferences. Of course, we also highlight the grapes used, the climate, and the production method for each wine served. In addition, we’ll discuss how to find wines similar to the ones tasted, thus allowing you to discover new bottles, suited to your specific palate, every day of the week. We hope you can join us!
PS - Please note that, while things can get a bit noisy by the end, this is most certainly a class. A fun class, but definitely an opportunity to learn, discover new grapes and regions, and to learn more about what moves you, and why.