Rochester Wine-Wine Appreciation Class: Red Wines of Bordeaux

Storing and Serving Wine

The crown jewels—Bordeaux. What happened in 1855 that still dictates how we view Bordeaux wines? What is the difference between Grand Cru Classe, Cru Bourgeois, and Cru Classe? Test your palate. Does the tannin overpower the fruit? Is the wine ready to drink? You have pulled an elegant Bordeaux from you cellar. Should you decant it? Does stemware really matter? Tonight we’ll discuss storing and serving wine. Join us next week when we cross the Atlantic to the Pacific, to experience red wines from California.

Class includes a tasting of 8 fine wines and a cheese platter.