Community Enrichment: Adult
Wine Appreciation Seminars
And Holiday Food & Wine Pairing
Have you ever felt lost while staring at a wine menu? Or are you puzzled over why wine enthusiasts talk about 'notes' that sound more like a fruit basket? Fear not! Our Wine Appreciation Seminars are here to transform you from a wine newbie to a savvy sipper!
With the holidays right around the corner, the most asked question of all tends to be what to serve with what wine for all of your upcoming Holiday gatherings. Plan to attend the Holiday food and wine pairing and look like a rockstar sommelier!
Dive into the Fun, Flavorful World of Wine – No Experience Required! Register to attend all 3 sessions or select from all 3!
Brought to you in partnership with Bluestone Vineyard, Rootstock Wine Bar and Brix & Columns Vineyard
All attendees must be at least 21 years of age.
October 29th 6-8 p.m. - at Bluestone Vineyard - Cluster to Cork: What is Wine and What Can It Be? Join winemaker Lee Hartman on a tour of the production facility at Bluestone Vineyard and learn about where wine comes from, how it is made, and what makes every bottle of wine different. From the vineyard, to the crush pad, barrel room to bottling, learn about the processes that craft Bluestone's wines into something to be shared every day and on special occasions.
November 19th 6-8 p.m. - at Rootstock Wine Bar - The World of Wine: Traveling the World without Leaving Your Kitchen No passport required! Learn why Lee surrounds himself with maps of wine regions around his home, office and wine bar, as you hear about the history of wine, tasting through the Old World (Europe and Middle East) and the New (The Americas, Australia and South Africa). Taste different grapes and styles from different regions and learn why "what grows together goes together."
December 17th 6-8 p.m. - at Brix and Columns Vineyards - Holiday Food and Wine Pairing Learn how sweetness and acidity impact the flavors of wine and how these characteristics influence food pairing. This session is designed to give you a basic understanding of food and wine pairing, so you can confidently pair wines with various dishes to enhance your dining experience. We will taste at least 6 different wines and pair them with small plates of savory items, cheeses and desserts.
Cost: All 3 sessions, $165
Provided: Materials, snacks, a fantastic time!
1st or 2nd Session Only: Cost: $55
Holiday Food and Wine Pairing Session Only: Cost: $75
Please Note - Registration fee does not include the purchase of wine. Wine may be purchased on site for an additional fee.
Additional Questions? Email us at cape@emu.edu
