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Wine 101: Up Your Wine Game

Learn how to taste wine the way professionals do, and taste wines from around the globe.

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Wine 101: Up Your Wine Game

Wine 101: Up Your Wine Game

Learn how to taste wine the way professionals do, and taste wines from around the globe.

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This fun, whirlwind introduction to all things wine includes the basics of growing grapes, turning grapes into wine, wine types and styles, and understanding wine labels. Then there's storing and pouring wines, the basics of tasting and sensory evaluation, wine faults to look out for, and busting the top wine myths.

Gain a better understanding of the principle styles of wine and how different types are made, as well as practical knowledge about selecting, storing, opening, pouring, and tasting it. Bring your questions and an open mind, and get ready to take your enjoyment of wine to the next level!

Details

  • Ages 21 and up are welcome.
  • Registration closes May 14.

Details

A $20 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers everything needed. 

Class Policies

  • Ages 21 and up are welcome.
  • Wear closed-toe shoes to class.
Instructor
Christopher Gronbeck

Christopher is founder and former owner of The Barrel Thief Wine & Whiskey Bar in Seattle. He has a long history as an educator in the science and environment fields, and has taught wine and spirits and cocktails classes for more than 15 years. He serves as a judge at numerous wine and spirits competitions. Christopher loves everything about BARN and is active in the Kitchen Arts Studio as well as in Woodworking and Print & Book Arts.

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