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Burgundy Master Series With Master Sommelier Peter Neptune

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    Wed, May 2, 2018 (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)

Elk's Club
4249 El Camino
Los Altos, CA 94306
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Cost: $149.99 plus tax & tip

Session One: Burgundy Demystified - Explore the history, grape varietals, regions, appellations, terroirs, taste profiles, classification system and how to read and understand a Burgundy wine label.

  • History of Burgundy
  • Burgundian white and red grape varietals
  • Appellations, villages, communes, vineyards
  • Terroir of Burgundy
  • Burgundian wine taste profiles
  • Vineyard classification system
  • Understanding a Burgundy wine label.
  • Learn the proper temperature to serve Burgundy and the best food pairings.


About Master Sommelier Peter Neptune:

Peter Neptune is one of only 147 individuals in North America to hold the wine industry's most prestigious title: Master Sommelier. He is a 31-year veteran of the wine business, beginning as a sommelier in New York City, where he trained and worked for 10 years. Upon returning to his native California, Peter entered into Wine Education full time, and has established a nationwide reputation as one of the premier wine educators in the USA.

In addition to his MS Diploma, Peter holds the title of Certified Wine Educator with the Society of Wine Educators (for which he was recognized with the Banfi Award for Excellence in 2003), holds a Diploma in Wine and Spirits from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust in London, and is an Associate of the Institute of Wines and Spirits. He also holds the credential French Wine Scholar, with Highest Honors.

Peter is one of the teaching Masters at the Court of Master Sommelier Intro and Advanced Courses, and is an examiner at the Certified, Advanced, and Master Sommelier Examinations.

 

When:

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

 

Where:

Elk's Club

4249 El Camino

Palo Alto, CA 94306

(650)493-4249

 

Price:

$149 per person (plus tax and gratuity)

Includes a $75 credit towards the purchase of wines from the tasting.

*Ticket price is fully refundable if cancelled 72-hours prior to the event.

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