| Join us for a very fun, informative series of wine classes taught by Master Sommelier Elizabeth Schweitzer - currently the only Master Sommelier teaching in Los Angeles County, and only the 8th female Master Sommelier in the world! This wonderful educational class series is set in the relaxed and comfortable setting of "The Backroom" at Morry's - "the best kept secret in Long Beach!." $35 per class or $30 each for a series of six classes:
Sunday May 25th - “Romancing the Rhône” Taste and learn about the delicious red and white grapes and wines of Rhône, France and now grown in
California as well.
Sunday June 1st - “A Happy Marriage” Food & Wine Pairing begins with mutual attraction and is enhanced with contrasts and variation.
This is an interactive class; we will taste wines with various foods, flavors,
and textures.
Sunday June 8th - R.S.V.P. Chardonnay “Regrets”
Explore & taste numerous white varietals excluding Chardonnay.
Sunday June 22nd - The Zen of Zin Taste ‘The King of California’ from different
regions and discover his many styles.
More about Elizabeth:
Elizabeth writes the monthly newsletter for The Original Wine of Month Club (www.womclub.com) with over 15,000 members reading her wine reviews each month. Her company, Wine, Wisdom and Wit™ keeps her working full-time in the hospitality industry throughout the country. Her forte is education. She teaches classes, hosts dinners and consults at several restaurants along the Foothills and the Inland Empire of Southern California. She maintains an active profile in the wine community donating time for events and fund-raising. She is co-founder of the Chronicle Wine Cellar, and serves as a wine judge for numerous competitions.
She was voted Best Sommelier in California by the California Restaurant Writers Association. When asked how she knows so much about wine she simply states, “I open a lot of books and a lot of bottles. Her approach to wine is a mix of old-fashioned common sense and modern economics; “If you like the wine, then it is good wine. You should not have to pay a lot to enjoy a good glass of wine.”
Elizabeth brings unpretentious, contagious enthusiasm, passion and humor, plus a vast array of knowledge to the hospitality & wine industry.
What people are saying:
“I’ve learned so much; she makes it fun!”
“Her passion and enthusiasm know no bounds. Great classes!”
“I especially like that the food and culture is included; so interesting.” |