Tasting Classes Washington, D.C.

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Tasting, Chemistry & Flaws

Are you skilled in the sensory evaluation of wine? The practice of wine tasting requires a formalized methodology that includes understanding perceived wine flavors, aromas, and characteristics of wine. Sommeliers understand and can explain the structure, style, balance and quality of wine, as well identify winemaking flaws. This workshop is a must for those seeking to improve or master their wine tasting skills and knowledge. Includes guided...

Oct 22nd

2–5pm PDT

Sunday Oct 22nd, 2–5pm Pacific Time

$145

Intro to Blind Wine Tasting

Learn about the physiology of taste and how to evaluate acidity, tannin, residual sugar (RS) and other structural elements of wine. Start building your wine description vocabulary. Attend this fun session to gain confidence in knowing what kind of wines you like and how to describe them. Or use this as the start of your journey in preparing for entry to mid-level wine exams. This workshop can be taken as your first class, but please consider...

Oct 7th

11am–1pm PDT

Saturday Oct 7th, 11am–1pm Pacific Time

$125

Beer & Sake

Fermented grain is the focus this session as we present the origins of beer, ingredients, production and styles. We discuss the international standards and the rise of the craft beer movement. Taste the spectrum from pilsner to stout and lambic to Trappist then dive into multiple parallel fermentations with the production and styles of sake. Taste examples of various Seimaibuai from different regions of Japan and learn service traditions and options....

Dec 5th

6–9pm PDT

Tuesday Dec 5th, 6–9pm Pacific Time

$145

Chardonnays of the World

Cab is often proclaimed as King, but Chard is everywhere... Chardonnay is Pinot’s Burgundian cousin, California’s most widely grown grape and is grown all over the world. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Taste it with and without oak, from cool and warm climates. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions through a guided tasting of 6 wines. Despite the differences you will...

Oct 19th

6–8pm PDT

Thursday Oct 19th, 6–8pm Pacific Time

$125

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Zinfandels of the World

Zinfandel is a California classic and accounts for almost 10% of California grape vine acreage. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Compare it to its genetic relatives from Italy, Croatia & perhaps beyond. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions through a guided tasting of 5-6 wines. Despite the differences you will find common threads. This class is a must for Zin lovers...

Oct 12th

6–8pm PDT

Thursday Oct 12th, 6–8pm Pacific Time

$125

Rieslings of the World

Who says Riesling is sweet? Riesling thrives in cool climates and ages for decades but many only know the sweet and simple styles. It is made in many places from still to sparkling, bone-dry to dessert sweet. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions through a guided tasting of 6 wines. Despite the differences, you will find common threads....

Oct 26th

6–8pm PDT

Thursday Oct 26th, 6–8pm Pacific Time

$125

Syrahs (Shiraz) of the World

Travel the world of Syrah... Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a dark-skinned wine grape variety that can taste dramatically different depending on where it's grown. In this workshop, we'll explore the power, elegance and versatility of Syrah/Shiraz and its potential to challenge Cab & Pinot as king of CA reds. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how Syrah varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various...

Nov 2nd

6–8pm PDT

Thursday Nov 2nd, 6–8pm Pacific Time

$125

Cabernet Sauvignons of the World

"God made Cabernet Sauvignon" - André Tchelistcheff Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest of the Bordeaux family of grapes are grown all over the world. Learn Cabernet’s origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions through a guided tasting of 5-6 wines. Despite the differences you will find common threads. This class is a must for Cabernet lovers...

Nov 16th

6–8pm PDT

Thursday Nov 16th, 6–8pm Pacific Time

$125

Sweet and Fortified Wines of the World

Nectar of the Gods Sweet white wine used to greatly outnumber dry reds among the revered wines of the world. Return to sweetness, learning about the classic dessert wines of the world, other homes, various production methods, and styles. Discover through a guided tasting how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions. Despite the differences you will find common threads. This class is a must for Dessert...

Dec 23rd

11am–1pm PDT

Saturday Dec 23rd, 11am–1pm Pacific Time

$125

Sauvignon Blancs of The World

Sauvignon Blanc is grown all over the world and ranges from easy poolside sipping to intensely herbaceous to lean and minerally to succulently sweet. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions through a guided tasting of 5-6 wines. Despite the differences you will find common threads. This class is a must for Sauvignon Blanc lovers and those seeking...

Nov 9th

6–8pm PDT

Thursday Nov 9th, 6–8pm Pacific Time

$125

Wines of Northern France

France is one of the world's major wine-producing nations. In fact, their national Appellation d'Origine Controlee system is the basis for most wine labeling laws around the world and many of their grapes are grown throughout the world. In this course, you will learn the cool climates, grapes and wine styles of northern France. We'll explore Champagne, Alsace, Loire and Burgundy. This workshop is part of the Certified Specialist of Wine...

Nov 5th

2–5pm PDT

Sunday Nov 5th, 2–5pm Pacific Time

$145

Tuscan (aka Toscana) Wines

Discover the major wine denominations of Central Italy’s Toscana region or as many say in English, Tuscany. Explore the famous appellations of Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Bolgheri, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione and much more. Learn where they're located, what grape varieties they're made from, their styles and importance, and an introduction to foods and culture of the regions. This workshop is the first of 6...

Oct 30th

6–9pm PDT

Monday Oct 30th, 6–9pm Pacific Time

$145

Wines of Idaho and British Columbia

If it were an American state, British Columbia would be our fifth largest producer of wine, just behind Oregon. It’s growing regions range from the verdant Vancouver Island to the gorgeous, lake-strung Okanagan Valley. It offers convincing wines from international varieties, such as Cabernet Franc and Gewurtztraminer, but also delightful wines from little-known hybrid grapes. Learn all about BC—and Idaho which has a surprising number...

Nov 20th

6–9pm PDT

$135

Monday Nov 20th, 6–9pm Pacific Time

$135

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Rosé Wines of the World

Real men drink pink, and so do real women. Rosé, or Blush, wine consumption has been increasing rapidly in recent years. From simple and fruity to complex, ageworthy, food wines, $5-$500 a bottle and everywhere in between. In this eye opening workshop, we'll learn about the original wines of the elite and how they're coming back strong. Any red grape can be used to make rosé and there are classic examples from hot to cool climates all over the...

Dec 16th

11am–1pm PDT

Saturday Dec 16th, 11am–1pm Pacific Time

$125