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Twin Cities Wine: Re-appreciating Chardonnay
August 24, 2010 (Tue)
from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Minneapolis, MN
Cost: $30.00 per person
Event ID #324862
Twin Cities Wine presents: Re-appreciating Chardonnay
Join wine educator Jason Kallsen for a night of tasting one of the great grapes of the world, one that has been misunderstood and unfairly knocked in the last ten years (sometimes by Jason himself!). That grape is, of course, Chardonnay.
The "ABC" ("Anything but Chardonnay") movement that started in the early 2000's was justified in their position -- most Chards made at that time were flabby, oaky, rich, buttery monsters that had no place in the scheme of food and wine pairing. Over the next ten years, many of the lesser producers simply got out of the Chardonnay business while at the same time the true believers started making better and better wine with careful production methods.
We'll start with a quick history and overview of Chardonnay, including a discussion of what make Chablis and wines from the Cote d'Or of Burgundy so incredibly good. Then we'll taste through a world tour of geographies and styles, from crisp and clean un-oaked Chards to really good and really memorable richly textured 'butter bombs' (yes, there are good ones out there and you'll learn why they are good).
Only $30 per person. Sign up on Local Wine Events or call North Loop Wine and Spirits at 612-338-5393.
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Twin Cities Wine is the premier source for private wine education and wine seminars in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area. Wine educator Jason Kallsen brings years of experience teaching people, from beginners to experts, about the joy of wine in fun, entertaining, informative, and surprising ways.
Since 1998 we have taught hundreds of students the joys of wine appreciation in an independent and entertaining fashion. Jason has also been featured over the years by WCCO television, KSTP Channel 9 with Andrew Zimmern, by Dara Moskowitz in City Pages, as well as the internationally broadcasted production Performance Today, featuring wines to pair with specific pieces of classical music. Additionally, Jason has taught wine related courses for the University of Minnesota since 2003. Our education, organization, connections, and experience sets us apart from all others. Satisfaction is guaranteed.
WEBSITE: TwinCitiesWine.com
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Wine OR Wine & Food
Join wine educator Jason Kallsen for a night of tasting one of the great grapes of the world, one that has been misunderstood and unfairly knocked in the last ten years (sometimes by Jason himself!). That grape is, of course, Chardonnay.
The "ABC" ("Anything but Chardonnay") movement that started in the early 2000's was justified in their position -- most Chards made at that time were flabby, oaky, rich, buttery monsters that had no place in the scheme of food and wine pairing. Over the next ten years, many of the lesser producers simply got out of the Chardonnay business while at the same time the true believers started making better and better wine with careful production methods.
We'll start with a quick history and overview of Chardonnay, including a discussion of what make Chablis and wines from the Cote d'Or of Burgundy so incredibly good. Then we'll taste through a world tour of geographies and styles, from crisp and clean un-oaked Chards to really good and really memorable richly textured 'butter bombs' (yes, there are good ones out there and you'll learn why they are good).
Only $30 per person. Sign up on Local Wine Events or call North Loop Wine and Spirits at 612-338-5393.
***
Twin Cities Wine is the premier source for private wine education and wine seminars in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area. Wine educator Jason Kallsen brings years of experience teaching people, from beginners to experts, about the joy of wine in fun, entertaining, informative, and surprising ways.
Since 1998 we have taught hundreds of students the joys of wine appreciation in an independent and entertaining fashion. Jason has also been featured over the years by WCCO television, KSTP Channel 9 with Andrew Zimmern, by Dara Moskowitz in City Pages, as well as the internationally broadcasted production Performance Today, featuring wines to pair with specific pieces of classical music. Additionally, Jason has taught wine related courses for the University of Minnesota since 2003. Our education, organization, connections, and experience sets us apart from all others. Satisfaction is guaranteed.
WEBSITE: TwinCitiesWine.com
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North Loop Wines and Spirits
218 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis MN (Washington and 3rd Avenue North, next to Edina Realty)Minneapolis, MN 55401
651-699-5834
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