This tasting highlights how place shapes Sauvignon Blanc’s personality, from New Zealand to France, South Africa, the U.S. and even Austria. Sauvignon Blanc is bright, aromatic and refreshing in all the right ways – a classic worth revisiting again and again. Crush Tastings are held from 4-7 p.m. Allow yourself a minimum of 30 minutes […]
An old favorite with endless interpretations. From New Zealand to France, South Africa, the U.S. and even Austria, this tasting highlights how place shapes Sauvignon Blanc’s personality. Bright, aromatic and refreshing in all the right ways. A classic worth revisiting—again and again.
Back away from the Frosé. Most rosés are quick and easy sippers that are here for a season and then gone before you know it. But what happens when you take rosé to the next level? Explore rosés with ageability, depth and something to say. Tavel, Bandol and beyond – come and see for yourself!
You don’t need a passport for this trip to northern Spain, but a change of clothes might be helpful! Dive into Txakolina, the bone-dry wine that electrifies your palate with its zippy acidity, alongside traditional Basque ciders that'll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about apples. Pair both with pintxos-style tapas, and yes […]
Brian’s been waiting seven months to showcase his favorite varietal: Albariño! Albariño is the spirit of the beach in a glass – fresh, vibrant and always refreshing. Brian’s beloved grape delivers citrus, stone fruit and a briny minerality that makes it one of the most food-friendly wines in the world. In this tasting, you'll explore […]
Every terroir has its pros and cons, but sandy soils might take the cake. They force vines to dig deep for water, causing them to produce wines with tension and minerality. From the dunes of Rías Baixas to Australia’s McLaren Vale, they'll be exploring the many ways this simple soil can develop complex wines.
Join Laura for a recap of her and Paula’s trip to Vienna, where they attended the VieVinum wine festival, the grandest showcase of Austrian wines in the world. They met dozens of winemakers and spent time with them in the vineyards and in the wineries—all to find phenomenal gems old and new for you to […]
Few pairings are as ancient or as effortless as olives and wine. Explore the art of matching all kinds of olives with wines that complement their briny, buttery and herbaceous complexity. Discover how acid, salt and fat harmonize on the palate. Come hungry and leave with a new appreciation for the Mediterranean table.
Croatia’s dramatic coastline and warm Mediterranean climate produce wines of incredible character and complexity. The gamut runs from bright, citrus-driven Debit and floral Graševina to dark, tannic Plavac Mali. Croatian wine tells a story stretching back thousands of years. In this class, explore the wine regions, key grape varieties and winemakers leading a quality revolution.
The story of wine is the story of civilization itself. Long before appellations and oak barrels, ancient peoples from the Caucasus to Africa were fermenting grapes and trading wine across empires. In this class, travel back to the origins of winemaking, bridging millennia through a glass of wine.
Though it is often misunderstood, Riesling is one of the wine world's great white grapes. This tasting takes you on a tour of Riesling's remarkable range — from bone-dry in Alsace and razor-sharp in Germany to luscious late-harvest dessert wines. Look at how terroir, climate and style transform a single grape into something entirely different […]
Every era has its outcasts: grapes abandoned, forgotten or out of vogue. In this class, celebrate the ultimate underdogs: ancient varieties pulled back from the brink of extinction and once-ridiculed grapes reclaiming the spotlight. From rare indigenous survivors rescued by dedicated winemakers to the triumphant rehabilitation of Merlot and beyond, these wines prove that wine […]
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