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France - Making Sense of it All
January 22, 2010 (Fri)
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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COST:
90.00
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French wines ooze intimidation; the language, no grape listed anywhere
in sight, countless vineyards and producers, and all this at often
exorbitant prices. Yet even in the face of these apparent obstacles,
France is worthy of our attention. Why? Simply because they still
continue to create so many of the world’s most intriguing, exotic, and
individualistic wines. France is the birthplace of most noble grape varieties we know today; Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, and others. We will taste many of these grapes which have all been grown in their respective regions in France such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhone Valley and others. The French classification system, based largely on the concept of regional identity, is actually a blessing once you understand the ideology behind it. If, for example, you taste Sancerre, or Hermitage, or Chambolle-Musigny, and you like the wine, then you can feel confident in buying other bottlings from that region, even if the producer or vintage is different from the one originally tasted. (maybe you will like it even better). You are bound to fall in love with at least one of these wine-producing areas, especially after discovering the rich history and culture that are so much a part of what makes these wines unique. Of equal importance, we will address the basics of reading labels and other essentials in order to give you a deeper, more inherent understanding of these delicious products of nature. French artisanal cheeses and pate de compagne will also make a definite appearance. WEBSITE: NYC wine class |
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