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Cost: $149 plus tax
Syrah vs Shiraz, Bordeaux vs. Napa, Burgundy vs. Russian River, Bolgheri Super- Tuscan vs. Argentina. Can you distinguish an Australian Shiraz from a French Syrah? What about an Old World Chablis from a New World Chardonnay?
Join us for this amazing and interactive tasting seminar as we examine the differences between the Old World and the New World. Master Sommelier Peter Neptune will take a comparative approach that's sure to be informative and entertaining. In this seminar, your palate will travel across the diverse wine regions of California and France. You’ll explore both the classics and the hot new wines with a tantalizing tasting of eight selections. This seminar allows you to recognize the vast ranges in character and style of these wines that result from different winemaking techniques and terroir influences. This seminar adds an extra dimension to your enjoyment and appreciation of wine. Upon completion of this seminar, you will enhance your understanding of both Old World and New World wines and you will be able to easily identify your wine preferences. Undoubtedly, you will derive more pleasure from the wine itself and stimulate better communication between you and the friends who are sharing the bottle.
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, September 5th, 2018
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where:
Elk's Club
4249 El Camino
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 493-4249
What:
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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A Wine Depot
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