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Wine After Work: Chianti And Chianti Classico

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    Tue, October 1, 2019 (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM)

The Vine Room
756 Main Street
Hopkins, MN 55343
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Cost: 35.00

Twin Cities Wine Education is proud to present a great little wine class with Sommelier Shar Peterson
Wine After Work: Chianti and Chianti Classico

Learn the ins and outs of the wines of Chianti and Chianti Classico while tasting some amazing selections, diving deep with maps, and learning from Certified Sommelier and Wine Educator Shar Peterson. She’ll cover the key grape varieties, the geography, the culture, how to get the most bang for your buck, and much more.

Why is Sangiovese the main grape of this region? What are Super Tuscans and how are they different? Are there any other grapes grown there? All of this will be covered and much more including history, trends, and hints and tips for shopping for high-quality Chianti and Chianti Classico wines.

The class includes extensive handouts, maps, discussion, and tasting three outstanding selections along with some bites from the kitchen.

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