Winemaking & Wine Varieties:
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All That Glitters: Unusual Sparkling Wines
We’re familiar with the classic bubbly wines; but what are some of the newer (or really, really old styles that are on trend again?) We’ll talk about how this once misunderstood style of winemaking is now highly sought after for casual brushes and the most elegant of events.
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Beaujolais Day!
Official Beaujolais Day is in November, but this class is available year round. Let’s get together to taste through different Gamay Noir wines from around the world and learn about the history of the holiday, the styles of wine that can be made with this light-bodied, tasty variety.
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Hands-on Wine Blending: Rhône (In-person only)
Join us as fermentation scientist and professional winemaker, Andy McVay, leads us through a blending journey, featuring Rhône varietals. We’ll walk through the process of making blends that please the winemaker’s palate as well as honor the traditions of a region.
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Rosés in Rose City
Join us to learn about the history and production of rosé wines over the years. From accident to intention, this style of winemaking has captured the hearts of wine drinkers around the world. This class will get you in the mood for summertime sipping and also show you the year-round benefits of rosé.
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Tempranillo from Around the World
This iconic grape has a long history in warm-weather regions. Originally from Spain it’s now popping up globally. We’ll taste through three different styles of this wonderful variety; learning about the light, easy drinkers, through the heavy, oaked versions. This class is interactive and discusses history and winemaking style.