VINO-VERSITY:
Wine & Spirits Education For Those Who Do NOT Need a Diploma
If you're a rookie, this site is for you!
QUICK WINE LESSONS!
A series of short articles that explain a "target topic", from understanding The Wines of Bordeaux, to seeing how wine & Buffalo Wings pair well together!
Basically, an educational wine & spirits blog!
WINE & SPIRIT CLASSES:
TEACHER FOR HIRE
AT YOUR HOME or OFFICE!
Are you an executive, lawyer, or business person who needs to wine & dine your clients? Or you have a group of friends who would like to gather and get a private tutorial on understanding all the sparkling wines & Champagnes of the world?
HIRE US!
NEW
Ticketed Wine Classes & Social Tasting Events at
SALA ASTORIA in QUEENS, NY!
WEDS 9/18 (6:30-8:30pm)
Sit-down class with a tasting of 8 wines
A deep-dive "Wine 101" for baffled beginners & enthusiastic intermediates that clearly explains EVERYTHING. This is it. With only this one class you will be able to read any wine list or pick up any foodie magazine and it will all make sense!
WEDS 10/2 (6:30-8:30pm):
Taste 24 whites, reds, rose, & sparklers and get to know the regions of Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat, Jumilla, Galicia, and Bierzo. Taste the famous Tempranillo grape as it transforms through Crianza, Reserva, to Gran Reserva oak aging. And of course…try some SHERRY (some tart & salty, others sweet & figgy), some of the most unique wines in the world!
$50pp
WEDS 10/16 (6:30-8:30pm):
A wine tasting comparison through a discussion of the movies "Sideways" & "Bottle Shock"
This class will literally (and figuratively) pit the most popular grapes of Napa/Sonoma California against those from Bordeaux/Burgundy France, just like in the movies! A comparison of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet-Merlot Blends from each opponent will set up a great tasting contest, including a "BLIND" taste-off! $69pp
WEDS 10/30 (6:30-8:30PM):
Taste 24 wines (whites, reds, rose) from all over the Mediterranean zones, such as Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Lebanon, Turkey, Morocco, and more! Learn about grapes, regions, and flavors with each transportive sip! $50pp
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