Local Wine Events

“Grape Escapes” Fall 2010

‘M’ offers a series of fun, informative “Grape Escapes” that appeal to both the beginner and industry pro.  Each session is approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours,

with an intimate class size of 12 – 16 students.

The Truth About Wine & Cheese $40

The concept that wine and cheese are THE perfect partners is somewhat of a myth.  There just happens to be a few exceptional pairings such as Port with Stilton or Sancerre with Goat Cheese.  So what makes a good pairing work?  Is it based on the country of origin or producer of the milk - cow, goat or sheep?  What about the textures, aromas and flavors?  We will look at this in very simple terms in order to understand how wine interacts with the basic elements of taste: sweet, sour, salty and bitter.  You are going to discover the results of these reactions and conclude (1) which pairing(s) leaves the wine tasting as close to the winemaker’s objective and (2) which pairing(s) did you enjoy the most.  A taste bud trial like none other!

4 Artisanal cheeses, 2 white, 2 red & 1 dessert wine will be tasted

Registration & Information

Contact ‘M’ via email at mwine@att.net or call 858-442-2749 between 10 - 7 Monday through Saturday.  If we miss you, please leave a message and we will get back to you within one business day. At the time of registration, please specify which Series or “Escape” you are interested in.  ‘M’ will need your first and last name, phone number and email.  Advance registration and payment is required for all scheduled classes.  Brochures are available via email in pdf format.

Location

Sbicca Del Mar

215-15th St, Del Mar, CA

Ph: (858) 481-1001  www.sbiccabistro.com

Upstairs in “The Wine Room”

Parking: street (limited) or at the Del Mar Plaza (underground parking) 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA  www.delmarplaza.com

Additionally You Get …

•           Ample tasting of wines

•           Crackers, bread and bottled water, for the Escapes not focused on food

•           Informative hand-out, complete with notes of the wines tasted

•           Professional tasting set-up

Who or What is M?

Sharing her fifteen years of acquired wine knowledge and introducing people to the world of wine is what ‘M’ loves to do.  She’ll show you how to make wine more accessible and fun and provide you with some knowledge to better understand and (more importantly) enjoy your wine.

Michele has worked in Canada and the U.S. as a buyer and educator of wine and obtained the following credentials:

•           CSW (Certified Specialist of Wine) Society of Wine Educators

•           Certified Spanish Wine Educator The Wine Academy of Spain 

•           WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Wines & Spirits

•           Completed the International Sommelier Guild’s Diploma Program

With ‘M’, you get experience.  Her knowledge doesn’t just come from a book – she’s been there – she’s stood amongst the vines in Burgundy’s Grand Cru vineyards, visited the “cellar of the devil” in Chile, climbed up the near vertical, vineyard slopes of the Northern Rhone’s Côte-Rôtie, marveled at the frozen grapes on the vines waiting to be picked to make Canada’s famed Ice Wine and enjoyed a “Society” sit-down tasting and discussion with four of Napa’s leading Cab producers. 

Drawing upon her expertise as an educator, global grape trotter and eternal student of wine, you are assured of a uniquely rewarding educational experience.

Bring your desire to learn,

enthusiasm for tasting, and prepare to have an exceptional time!