We continue this series by exploring the noble wine grape Cabernet Sauvignon; a grape that will lead any list of top wine grapes. When we consider the finest red wines of the world Cabernet Sauvignon is usually involved whether it's Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Australia or Washington state. But Cab can also produce perfectly good value-priced wines, which is not so easy for many other grapes such as Pinot Noir. In the class we will learn how this versatile varietal does it as we taste through some extraordinary examples. 

    

Wine 101 - I wish I had a class like this when I was starting my career in the wine industry. Back then there were no classes available to learn the basics of wine. It took me years just to figure out how to approach this vast and complicated subject. That is why I created this class and why I believe it is so important to anyone trying to understand wine. I will break out the different areas of study and give an overview of each along with advice about how to begin your studies.

Mastering the Art of Wine Tasting, Part 1-If you are serious about pursuing an education in wine, Mastering the Art of Wine Tasting is the most important wine class you may take. It is a thorough grounding in the skills necessary to taste wines like a professional. There are 3 parts to the class: part one teaches the basic principals of tasting wine including how the olfactory system functions, the language of wine, identifying aromas and flavors, detecting off odors and, most importantly, how to approach a glass of wine for tasting.

 

2011 Love Block Pinot Gris from New Zealand

Was $25 Now $15

A Perfect way to finish out a summer afternoon. This wine has a beautiful floral bouquet and stunning stone fruit. A wine you can truly enjoy with or without food.

Georg Breuer "Terra Montosa" Riesling from 

Rheingau, Germany 

Was $40 Now $19

What a sleek wine! This Riesling is crisp and dry with lasting acidity. It loves to be paired with aged cheese and sunshine!