Let’s address the impossible pairing! Experts say dessert and wine cannot possibly be put into your mouth at the same time. Technically they are right - better be careful, some of these flavors are in definite conflict! Wine enhances taste, creating an entirely new flavor profile. Desserts are no different. Making the perfect dessert and […]

Can you describe the fragrance of a fresh peach without saying that it smells “like” something else? Wine is a poetic drink. A complex glass of wine can have a dozen aromas and flavors waiting to be discovered. As wine is exposed to air it evolves and new aromas and flavors reveal themselves. Each varietal […]

Bubbles Bubbles Bubbles - There are bubbles and then there are "Come quick, I'm tasting the stars" bubbles. Learn how specific grapes and production techniques influence sparkling wines. Learn why Prosecco is a great choice for mimosas, the reason Champagne is so expensive and all about lots of alternate bubblies from around the world. We’ll […]

Everyday, Premium, Splurge – Everyone has their own price range on wine – what’s yours? Everyday $-$?, Premium $-$?, Splurge $? up to $? Can you identify the price bracket of a wine in a blind tasting? In this class we’ll explore explore everyday and splurge wines with 3 food courses in a blind tasting […]

This is the class that started it all! The day we announced it 1700 people signed up! Then they said what’s next? Wine ed classes have kept us surviving for 14 years! This class is all the things nobody else tells you except our winemaker, Carl - how to choose a bottle in a wine […]

Although sipping on award-winning wines is a delight, once you bring food into the equation the experience moves to an extraordinary level of discovery. Experience a fun, educational, and delectable Food and Wine pairing class. You will learn how to appreciate your palate and pair wines – spanning from whites and rosés, to reds, dry, […]

Meritage is a made-up word that means a blend of noble grapes in the style of Bordeaux. Learn how it was created, what grapes are used, and how to pronounce it. Divest yourself of the temptation to pronounce it “Mary-Taj.” It’s like “heritage.” By the 1980s, American winemakers could lay claim to some high quality, […]

This is the class we said we would never attempt all at once! Then we caved for our enthusiastically convincing crew member who thought up the idea. In this tasting we'll take her triple threat challenge and taste all of our favorite vices in one sitting ... cheeses and chocolate desserts and wines all together […]

Holy Moli — Let’s go — just look at this trip right here! Slovenia is right next to Austria, Italy, Hungary, Croatia — what a wine tour! Most Slovenian wine production falls under the classification of premium. Viticulture and winemaking has existed in this region since the time of the Celt and Illyrian tribes, long […]

The Charcuterie Board is a culinary adventure that wine enthusiasts love! Lots of Savory goodies on a board that consist of an array of cured meats, cheeses, fresh fruit, pickled things, jams, sauces and culinary wild cards to be paired with beer or wine. What’s wrong with this picture? Some of your favorite nosh foods […]

Austria wine regions are now highly prized both by wine experts and wine lovers all around the world. Internationally successful varieties such as Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gelber Muskateller, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet all ripen in Austria’s vineyards, producing distinctive wines with finesse and regional typicity. Family-run estates dominate the Austrian viticulture […]