| Beyond Brut: Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting
2 hours • $75
Taught by wine writer, consultant, and educator, Michael Franz
Non-vintage brut wines dominate the production of France's Champagne region, and though they can be very good, they tend to eclipse other types of Champagne in the awareness of many consumers. This class illuminates the surprisingly wide array of Champagne styles by surveying types such as Non-Dosage, Crémant, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Rosé, Demi-Sec, and Grower Champagnes. A side-by-side comparison of these styles will also facilitate a discussion of how they can be employed to achieve fantastic matches with different foods.
For additional information or questions, please contact us at info@capitalwineschool.com
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC
Secret Spain
2 hours • $75
Taught by wine writer, consultant, and educator, Michael Franz
Spain's winemaking industry continues to improve faster than that any other European country, and though famous wines like Rioja are booming in export markets, many consumers aren't yet aware of the sheer breadth of the current wine renaissance occurring across the country. This class will survey some rapidly rising but little known centers of excellence such as Bierzo, Bullas, Cariñena, Chacoli de Bizkaia, Ribeira Sacra, Tarragona, and Valdeorras.
For additional information or questions, please contact us at info@capitalwineschool.com
Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC
Sommelier Secrets to Matching Wine and Cheese
1 class • 2 hours • $85
Wine and cheese have been enjoyed together for centuries, but the truth is that some wines do not work well with particular cheeses. In this class we will discuss the different styles and categories of cheese. We will identify the matches to avoid and explain what factors determine the perfect wine and cheese pairing. We will taste 10 wines paired with 10 different cheeses.
In this class you will learn:
- Wines that work well with cheese
- The different styles and types of cheese
- How aging impacts the taste and texture of cheese and wine
- Cheese and wine combinations to avoid
- Factors that affect the pairing
- The magical combinations that work every time
For additional information or questions, please contact us at info@capitalwineschool.com
Instructor: Jay Youmans CWE, MW
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC
Piedmonte: Italy’s Greatest Wine Region?
1 class, 2 hours • $85
Italy is the largest producer of wine in the world with vineyards in virtually every corner of this beautiful country. There are 20 wine regions in all. So, which region produces the greatest wines? Many would argue that it is Piedmonte. Join Jay Youmans MW as he presents 10 wines, and you can decide for yourself.
We will taste wines produced from Gavi, Arneis, Moscato, Brachetto, Barbera, Dolcetto, and several Nebbiolo’s from Barolo and Barbaresco.
For additional information or questions, please contact us at info@capitalwineschool.com
Date: Friday, March 9, 2012
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC
A Comparative Tasting of Pinot Noirs From Around the World
2 hours • $85
Join Master of Wine Jay Youmans as he presents a blind tasting featuring a lineup of 10 wines from Burgundy, Oregon, California, New Zealand, and more. The tasting will highlight the differences in Pinot Noir resulting from climate, soil and winemaking.
For additional information or questions, please contact us at info@capitalwineschool.com
Date: Friday, March 23, 2012
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC
Wines of the Rhone Valley — France
2 hours • $85
Join Jay Youmans MW as he leads a tasting tour of the Rhone Valley. We will taste and discuss the grapes and styles from Cotes du Rhone Villages, Lirac, Gigondas, Vacqueras, Chateauneuf-du-Papes, Rasteau, Crozes-Hermitage, Condrieu, Hermitage, and Cote Rotie.
For additional information or questions, please contact us at info@capitalwineschool.com
Date: Friday, May 11, 2012
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC
Introduction to the Wines of Burgundy
2 hours • $85
A tasting and discussion of the great wines from Chablis, Cotes du Nuits, Cotes du Beaune, Cotes du Chalonaise, Beaujolais, and Macon. Taught by Jay Youmans MW.
For additional information or questions, please contact us at info@capitalwineschool.com
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC
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