Wine used to be different. Ancient cultures developed their winemaking traditions with little guidance from the outside world. Grape varieties and techniques that could never be modernized (too difficult to grow or too time-consuming to recreate) were treasured for how they tasted, not for how well they sold in an American supermarket. The wine world […]
This sommelier-led class isn’t about the usual suspects; it’s a deep dive into bubbly dominance. In this edition of our incredibly popular versus series of classes, we pit some of our favorite Champagne producers against the greatest sparkling winemakers across the world. Can anyone beat Champagne at its own game? We are going to find […]
This class is only for individuals or groups of two maximum! This hands-on workshop will teach you how to make the perfect cocktail. You will create innovative new cocktails and discover your inner mixologist under the guidance of our top sommelier-instructor. There won’t be any vodka bottles in this class since we aren’t a bartending […]
Our Judgement of Paris wine class pits two favorite wine countries in an epic battle of uncorked fury. Our series of VERSUS classes are hugely popular, and this is one of the shining jewels. France was the undisputed heavyweight champ of the wine world until 1976, when California unseated the Gallic winemakers at the Judgement […]
Canaan, one of the world’s oldest wine regions, spans present-day Lebanon and Israel, where winemaking dates back over 5,000 years. The region’s ancient vineyards supplied wine to Egypt and Mesopotamia, and biblical texts reference its deep winemaking heritage. This class explores that legacy through wines from Lebanon and Israel, highlighting how ancient techniques and terroir […]
Spain: It’s hands down the most exciting wine region in the world today. In this class, we serve up a full panoply of dazzling reds and whites from premier regions like Rioja to the less-familiar — but no less stellar — such as Priorat and RÃas Baixas. Our instructors are Spanish wine enthusiasts, bar none. […]
