Greater Boston Wine-Loire Valley Wines (Class 3 of 3-class series)

While it is relevant to compare grape varietals from different regions, it is equally important to understand the various factors that will aid our understanding of why Alsace Rieslings will never taste like the Rieslings of Italy, Germany, Canada, California, or Washington state. Loire valley sauvignon and Chenin Blanc, cabernet franc and pinot noir should not vie with will Côte de Nuit or New Zealand. Existing in different worlds, French country and Provence, or California field blends will never collide if the goal is to keep their own identity. The point is that specific wine regions and specific terroirs within these larger regions produce wines that express the nature of their own particular section of the greater wine universe.

In three separate classes, taught by three separate people, we will discuss the nature of terrior and its affect on the varietal produced. These three people, however, would agree that many factors, including producer’s desire to represent his specific wine determine the specific flavor profiles of a specific region.

July 29th Randy Sheahan, Fine Wine Buyer for Classic Wines and Editor of the Quarterly Review of Wines - Alsace Wines

Aug 19th Laurence Bender, Owner of Ideal Wine and Spirits – Provence and French Country wines

Sept 9th Bob Kaplan, Wine Consultant, who has learned much from these two gentlemen – Loire Valley (note date change from Aug 12th)

Available as 3-class package and individual classes.