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Fermented grain is the focus this workshop as we present the origins of beer, ingredients, production and styles. We discuss the international standards and the rise of the craft beer movement. Taste the spectrum from pilsner to stout and lambic to Trappist. Next, dive into multiple parallel fermentations with the production and styles of sake. Taste...

Healthy-ish Starters: Apple & Pear Crostini, Cucumber Bites w/Whipped Yogurt, Herbed Goat Cheese w/Stuffed Dates, Mediterranean Salad Health Coach and Culinary Nutritionist, Karuna, will teach how to make a delicious vegan meal. She will provide information on the health benefits of the ingredients as well. These dishes are delicious and packed...

Our Industry Leading Instructors will coach students to develop their own varietal markers for the most important international red grape varieties. Profile the similarities and differences in the varietals. Global wine regions are also considered as students learn to decipher the differences between regional and varietal influences. This workshop...

Chinese: Wonton Soup, Mandarin Fried Rice, Spicy Sesame Chicken In this hands-on class, Chef Jackie will teach you how to make a delicious Chinese meal consisting of wonton soup, Mandarin fried rice, spicey sesame chicken, with fruit and fortune cookies for desert. Complimentary wine and tea will be served with your meal.

Join us in unraveling the mysteries of the EU labeling scheme and compare it with the rest of the world. We will look for global patterns touring the world in a glass. Take in the highlights of France, Italy, and Spain, plus various New World regions.  The tasting of 5-7 wines will focus on New World vs Old World and examples from various climates...

In our monthly Cake Decorating series, we’ll teach you the techniques, tips, and tricks necessary to make exquisitely decorated cakes at home. This is a hands-on class, and cakes/cupcakes, tools and materials are provided. All ages are welcome. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by a paying adult Students will receive the recipes after class...

Do you know your white spirits from your brown? Learn the bases and origins of several spirits, types of stills and global standards for vodka, gin, tequila, rum, brandies of the world, whiskies of the world and more. Discover the tools, terms and traits of a good bartender and their world of cocktails. Taste a sampling of brown spirits to see which...

This fast-paced, comprehensive 1-day intensive workshop focuses on important foundational areas for personal and professional success including blind wine tasting analysis, food & wine pairing, and professional wine service techniques. Created by Master Sommelier David Glancy, this class is perfect for students studying for beginning and...

This fast-paced, comprehensive 1-day intensive workshop focuses on important foundational areas for personal and professional success including viticulture & enology as well as major wines of the world. Created by Master Sommelier David Glancy, this class is perfect for students studying for beginning and intermediate level sommelier exams...

In this workshop, our Industry Leading Instructors guide students to work the deductive tasting grid against the clock.  Students will continue to practice their improved blind tasting skills and develop discipline to analyze every wine in the same manner every time. Students will also learn exam preparation and test-taking strategies to help...

Champagne is not the first sparkling wine of the world but is its most famous and highly regarded. Learn a brief history of bubbly wine, various production methods, regions and styles from various grapes. Discover through a guided tasting how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions. Despite the differences...

Learn about the physiology of taste and how to evaluate acidity, tannin, residual sugar (RS) and other structural elements of wine. Start building your wine description vocabulary. Attend this fun session to gain confidence in knowing what kind of wines you like and how to describe them. Or use this as the start of your journey in preparing for entry...

A complete, fully vegan Italian meal During this class we prepare  a sumptuous, fully plant based Italian meal – then we sit down to enjoy it together. Beginning with a creamy, totally vegan tomato soup, the meal moves on  to a delicious S shaped extruded pasta called “strozzapretti” which we prepare with a vegan “bolognesa” sauce....

The champagne process was an evolutionary one not a revolutionary one. Find out how the method developed from an inexpert and uncontrolled phenomenon to the precise and polished process of today. Learn why Champagne is unique among the world's sparkling wine producing regions and why it has become the world-class luxury good that it is. This week explores...

Real men drink pink, and so do real women. Rosé, or Blush, wine consumption has been increasing rapidly in recent years. From simple and fruity to complex, ageworthy, food wines, $5-$500 a bottle and everywhere in between. In this eye opening workshop, we'll learn about the original wines of the elite and how they're coming back strong. Any red...

Can you create perfect pairings or are you paralyzed by the rules? Learn basic food pairing theories and see how different styles of wine interact with primary flavor components. Come taste many combinations and discuss the impact on your palate. Learn your preferences and those in the class and improve your confidence with new pairing knowledge! ...

There are three parts to the Somm Essentials Exam. Students must pass all three parts to earn their Somm Essentials Certificate. Theory: The Hospitality Beverage Specialist Credential exam from the Society of Wine Educators represents the theory portion of the Sommelier Essentials exam and is taken online. Students who pass this portion will earn...

In our new hands-on Cocktails series, you'll learn to make a classic cocktail and a trendy cocktail. You'll also learn about various bar tools and techniques. Nibbles will be served during class. Notes: 21 years of age and older are welcome - valid IDs required. Recipes will be sent after the class.

“The Devil made Pinot Noir” – André Tchelistcheff   We skip Blanc, Gris and all other Pinot as we fade to the dark side of Noir. The Pinot Noir grape is grown all over the world, though it is difficult and finicky. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how Pinot Noir wine varies based on climate, soils and...

Nectar of the Gods Sweet white wine used to greatly outnumber dry reds among the revered wines of the world. Return to sweetness, learning about the classic dessert wines of the world, other homes, various production methods, and styles.  Discover through a guided tasting how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international...