Why is one wine lemony and refreshing and another meaty? Which wine can you serve with juicy T-bone and which with luscious chocolate dessert? Why does one wine cost a bundle and another priced for everyday enjoyment? You’ll understand this and more by joining Advanced Sommelier Mary Ross in this virtual class to explore the four simple variables…
Why is one wine lemony and refreshing and another meaty? Which wine can you serve with juicy T-bone and which with luscious chocolate dessert? Why does one wine cost a bundle and another priced for everyday enjoyment? You’ll understand this and more by joining Advanced Sommelier Mary Ross in this virtual class to explore the four simple variables that create all wines. We’ll lay the foundation of your wine expertise with discussion of wine history and chemistry, food pairings and professional tasting techniques. It’s a must for entry-level wine drinkers and a fun refresher for aficionados.
To enhance your experience, we recommend you’re tasting the same wines with Mary Ross during class. Come by our Lincoln Square location Wednesday-Friday from 12-5pm or Saturday from 10am-4pm to purchase your five bottles of wine. We also recommend you have on hand the same snacks Mary will be speaking to in class for a full tasting experience; details about the food are included in the class packet.
Wines Featured in Class:
- Macon Blanc, Thevenet et Fils “Pierreclos”, Burgundy, France, 2018
- Sauvignon Blanc, Errazuriz "MAX", Aconcagua, Chile, 2017
- Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Barone Cornacchia "Casanova, Abruzzo, Italy, 2016
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Requiem, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2017
- Moscato d'Asti, Saracco, Piedmont, Italy, 2017
If you’re unable to pick up the wines from TCB, we recommend you procure bottles featuring the same region and grape if joining us virtually. This includes:
- White Burgundy, especially Macon
- Chilean Sauvignon Blanc
- Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from Abruzzo, Italy
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington State
- Moscato d'Asti from Piedmont, Italy
You can choose to join this demonstration class virtually from the comfort of your own home where you'll be able to see and hear the instructor and ask your questions via the chat feature in Zoom. Or, experience this class in person in our state-of-the-art kitchen at the Merchandise Mart: Sign up here. Taste the wines as you enjoy noshes and a delightful evening expanding your vino knowledge. Ask your questions of the instructor yourself during this interactive class.
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