Local Event

Champagne Master Series With Master Sommelier Peter Neptune

Wed, May 2, 2018 (8:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Cost: $149.99 plus tax & tip

Session Two: Champagne –Learn the history, grape varietals and classification system.

Discover appellations and how their unique soil types affect the flavor profiles of Champagne and determine your taste preference. Plus, learn how to understand a Champagne label and discover the different methods used to produce different styles of Champagne. 

• History of Champagne
• Grape varietals in Champagne
• Champagne styles – Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Rose, Demi Sec, NV/Vintage,…
• Regions / sub-regions/appellations and the ] associated flavor profiles
• Terroir of Champagne
• Champagne winemaking processes
• Champagne Houses – Grower, …
• Champagne vineyard classification system – Grand Cru, Premier Cru,..
• Understanding a Champagne wine label.
• Learn the proper temperature to serve Champagne, how to open champagne bottles, 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

8:00 pm – 9:00 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 champagne from the tasting.

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

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