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Blanc + Bougie: An Exploration Of Sauvignon Blancs From Around The World

Cost: $35/person

Get ready to glow up your glassware — Blanc & Bougie is your passport to the bright, zesty world of Sauvignon Blanc. Join Dr. Bruce Smoller for a guided tasting that explores how this beloved grape expresses itself across regions, climates, and winemaking styles.

From citrus‑charged and herbaceous to tropical and textured, you’ll sip through a curated lineup that shows just how expressive “Sauvy B” can be. Expect a relaxed, welcoming vibe, plenty of wine‑nerd nuggets, and a little bougie fun — the Unwine’d way.

Whether you’re a Sauvignon Blanc superfan or just Sauvy‑curious, this is the perfect mid‑week treat.

Event Details

May 28

⏰ 6–7:30 PM

$35 per person includes:

• Four (4) Rosé wine tastings from around the world
• Light food for snacking
• Guided tasting with Dr. Bruce Smoller

About the Presenter:

Dr. Smoller has had a passion for wine since his days living near Napa Valley. He has been seriously studying wine for the last 11 years and has completed three of the six sections of the Wine and Spirits Educational Trust (WSET) level 4 (Diploma level). Along the way he has also completed the Italian Wine Scholar and French Wine Scholar programs (Wine Scholar Guild), the Spanish Wine Expert course, along with master level courses in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Champagne, and Rioja, all with honors. His wine studies are not limited to Europe, however, and he has also successfully completed courses about wines from California, Oregon and Texas, Argentina, Chile, China, Georgia, South Africa, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

He has been formally certified as an instructor for the WSET program, as well as by the Wine Scholar Guild. He teaches several wine courses at Daemen University and Finger Lakes Community College and gives wine presentations throughout the greater Rochester region. He is the owner of Know Wine, LLC (www.knowwine.net). In his spare time, he is a Professor at Univ. Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

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Parking INFORMATION

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• FREE Visitor Parking Lot at E Broad St & Chestnut St
• FREE Underground Parking in the Midtown Parking Lot – Accessible from E Broad St, Clinton Ave
• Street parking: Free on weekends & after 6 pm on weekdays

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