Rochester Wine-Wine Appreciation Class: Red Wines of California & The Pacific Northwest

Viticulture and Winemaking

Oregon pinot noir and bold California reds. If French winemakers are “artists of wine” California winemakers are the “engineers of wine.” Tonight we’ll learn about viticulture and winemaking techniques. What vineyard pest became California’s “blessing in disguise” in the 1980’s? We’ll start our tasting with pinot noirs from Oregon, then move south to Napa Valley. Supple merlot, big cabernet sauvignon, spicy zinfandel. What is a Meritage blend? Are California cabernets worth their soaring prices? Join us next week to discover wine bargains when we travel through the greater world of wine: Italy, Spain, Australia, Chile

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