Red World Tour - WineStyles, Encinitas
| May 16, 2010 | ||
| 5:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
Red World Tour
In this exploratory red wine series, you will taste some exceptional wines and determine if they represent the signature characteristics of the grape from which it was made.
Red 301, Sunday, May 16 5:00 – 7:30
Explore Red Grape Varieties and Growing Regions of Australia, California, France, Oregon and Spain
Learn and taste the similarities and differences between Pinot Noir from California, Oregon and Burgundy. Discover Spain’s Tempranillo and Garnacha. Then compare Spain’s Garnacha with the Sothern Rhone’s Grenache (same grape). Next we’ll move to the Northern Rhone and Australia where you will learn about Syrah and Shiraz.
9 red wines will be tasted retailing from $15 - $60/bottle
Red 302, Sunday, May 23 5:00 – 7:30
Explore Red Grape Varieties and Growing Regions of Argentina, California, Chile, France and Washington
Learn and taste the similarities and differences between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Napa Valley, Bordeaux, Chile and Washington. Do you know the difference between a Meritage and Bordeaux? Then we’ll move on to Malbec where in Argentina the grape has become a national variety.
8 red wines will be tasted retailing from $20 - $80/bottle
Red 303, Sunday, May 30 5:00 – 7:30
Explore Red Grape Varieties and Growing Regions of Italy and California
How much do you know about Italian red wines? Barolo, Barbaresco, Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Valpolicella, Amarone…Would you like to learn more about California’s red Zinfandel? If so, you should enjoy this class.
9 red wines will be tasted retailing from $15 - $70/bottle
Classes start promptly in the WineStyles Wine Lounge. The average class size is ten to fourteen students. Assorted Artisan cheeses, wine sausage, fresh fruit, dried fruit, nuts, crackers, bread and bottled water will also be provided to enhance the tasting experience. (Please advise prior to class if you have any food sensitivities.) Students will receive a hand-out for each class. Tasting sheets with the session’s wines will be included so that you can record your own notes. Stemware used will be Stolzle or Spiegelau and due to the number of wines being tasted (1 ½ - 2 oz. each) “spitting” will be encouraged so individual spittoons will be made available.
Instructor, Michele Graber CSW, offers practical, fun classes to
familiarize you with wine. Her goal is to supply you with the information and experience to make you comfortable, confident consumers so you know what you like and why.
Please contact Michele directly if you have any questions regarding the classes, 858.442.2749.
COST: Individual set 3 classes $174, WCM set 3 classes $157, Couples Pkg set 3 classes $296
WineStyles
191 N. El Camino Real, Suite #103
Encinitas, California 92024
ph. 760-633-0057
WEBSITE: WineStyles
