Red World Tour (see special pricing if you sign up a friend)
November 16, 2010 (Tue)
from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Carlsbad, CA
Event Details
Wine OR Wine & Food
‘M’ offers a series of fun, informative Classes and “Grape Escapes” that appeal to both the beginner and industry pro. Classes can be taken individually. ‘M’ hopes that you sign up for the full set so that you understand and appreciate the educational theme of the series. Each session is approximately two hours, with an intimate class size of 10-12 students.
300 Series – Red World Tour (set of 3 classes $149)
In this exploratory, “compare and contrast”, series, we will taste some exceptional wines and determine if “terroir” plays a distinguishing role. You will gain insight into what makes the regions unique and their grapes and wines so special. Prepare your palate for a global adventure!
Tour 301 $55
Tuesday November 16, 6-8 at Paon
Red Wines & Regions of France, Australia, California, Oregon & Spain
Learn and taste the similarities and differences between Pinot Noir from Oregon, Burgundy and California, and how to decipher a wine label. Discover Spain’s Tempranillo and Garnacha and compare it to the Southern Rhône’s Grenache. Next we’ll move to the Northern Rhône and Australia to contrast Syrah and Shiraz.
9 red wines will be tasted
Tour 302 $55
Tuesday November 23, 6-8 at Paon
Red Wines & Regions of Chile, Argentina, California, France & Washington
Learn and taste the similarities and differences between Cabernet and Merlot from Bordeaux, Chile, Napa and Washington. Do you know the difference between a Meritage and Bordeaux? Then we’ll move on to Malbec, which has become Argentina’s signature varietal and see how it measures up to France’s Cahors (Malbec).
9 red wines will be tasted
Tour 303 $55
Tuesday November 30 at Paon
Red Wines & Regions of Italy & California
How much do you know about Italian red wines? Amarone, Barolo, Brunello, Chianti, Valpolicella… Would you like to learn more about California’s red Zinfandel and its link to Italy’s Primitivo?
9 red wines will be tasted
(SET of 3 classes $149)
Get 50% off when you sign up a friend for the same class or series - your “friend” pays $149 for the “Red World Tour” series and you pay $74.50! Valid for ‘M’ Wine Classes scheduled between November 1 and December 4, 2010.
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 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 an American Bistro
215-15th St, Del Mar, CA
Ph: (858) 481-1001 www.sbiccabistro.com
Upstairs in “The Wine Room”
Additionally You Get …
- Ample tasting of wines
- Bottled water, cheese, fruit, bread and other accompaniments to enhance the tasting experience and introduce the concept of food and wine pairing
- Informative hand-out, complete with notes of the wines tasted
- Professional tasting set-up
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!
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