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Intro To Wine - An Essential Three Part Series (can Take Separately)

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    Sat, January 19, 2019 (3:00 PM - 5:30 PM)

Meritage Wine Market
162 South Rancho Santa Fe Road Suite A-10
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Cost: $259+tax for the set (can be taken individually)

Introduction to Wine

This series (can be taken separately) is ideal for individuals with little or no wine knowledge, those looking to get in to the industry or people wanting to refresh their understanding of all that goes on from grape to glass. 

You will learn about the three categories of wine: still, sparkling and fortified. ‘M’ will focus on the “Noble” varieties and their growing regions, along with select grapes that are gaining recognition as “international varieties” and readily available on today’s shelves. You will come to understand how each is made, how to taste and evaluate.  

A minimum of 16 aromatic aids will also be experienced and a selection of light appetizers will also be provided in each of the three sessions.

 

Saturday, January 19, from 3-5:30, $89+tax

Wine 101 - How to Taste, Grape to Glass, Food & Wine Pairing Basics 

Discover a diverse assortment of wines and how to decipher a wine label. Become skilled at the art of wine tasting by training your palate to identify acidity, tannin, sweetness and alcohol. With a systematic approach, you will also learn how to analyze wine on the basis of appearance, aroma, and taste. As you first begin to taste wine, you may not be able to identify the hundreds of aromas present in your glass. ‘M” will guide you on a tour of the senses with a one-of-a-kind, fun, and interactive sensorial circuit based on the themes of smell, sight, and taste! Experience and a little knowledge of technique will help you along on your appreciation of one of life’s greatest elixirs. The process of getting the grape to glass (Viticulture and Vinification) and the basics of food and wine pairing will also be discussed.

Nine wines will be tasted (Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Port, Off-Dry Riesling)  

 

Saturday, January 26, from 3-5:30, $99+tax

Wine 102: Explore White & Red Grape Varieties & Growing Regions

Discover and taste a diverse assortment of red and white wines and how to correctly serve, store and decipher a wine label. ‘M’ will focus on the following red and white grapes and their key growing regions:

Red - Cabernet Sauvignon/Bordeaux Blends, Malbec, Merlot, Sangiovese, Zinfandel (7 wines)

White -Chenin Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, (5 wines) 

 

Saturday, February 2, from 3-5:30, $99+tax

Wine 103: Explore White & Red Grape Varieties & Growing Regions

Discover and taste a diverse assortment of red and white wines and how to correctly serve, store and decipher a wine label. ‘M’ will focus on the following red and white grapes and their key growing regions:

Red - Grenache/Rhône Blends, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz, Tempranillo, (7 wines)

White - Albarino, Chardonnay, Viognier/Rhône blends (5 wines) 

*$259+tax for the set of three classes. 

 

Information & Registration

Class size is limited to 18 guests. Kindly arrive 5 - 10 minutes early as the session starts promptly. If you are sensitive to cool temperatures, bring a light sweater as the room is set to 70°F. There is ample parking in the RSF Plaza Shopping Center where Meritage is located. 

Reservations must be made with a credit card and will be charged at the time of RSVP. Contact Meritage Wine Market at sales@meritagewinemarket.com or (760) 479-2500 Tuesday through Saturday. 

NO REFUNDS or CREDITS will be issued due to the limited seating and special nature of the event. The same policy applies if purchased as a gift. Thank you for your understanding. 

Bring your desire to learn, enthusiasm for tasting, and prepare to have a fantastic experience! 

Cheers, Salud, Santé, Cin Cin - ‘M’

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