- All classes will take place in the seminar room at Marketview Liquor
- Each class holds a maximum of 30 people
- Reservations are required (for free and paid events)
- All reservations must be made through the links below
Fortified!
Rescheduled from last session! Fortified Wines are so named for the process in which they are made. Just like Frosted Flakes are “fortified” with extra vitamins and minerals, certain wines can be fortified with extra alcohol! Fortified wines were created back in the 16th and 17th centuries as a way of protecting regular table wines that were being shipped on long sea voyages. Although the need for fortification is no longer required for modern wines, fortified wines have remained one of the most enjoyable categories of wine. From Port to Sherry to Madeira, you’ll be sure to find some new favorites. Expect some tasty treats alongside, including chocolate!
Tuesday, May 7th
6pm – 7pm
A Seminar with Holly – $35
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fortified-tickets-891832985467?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Rhône Rangers
Rescheduled from last session! “The Rhône Rangers” refer to the California wineries that are specializing in the grape varieties of the Rhône Valley of France. The name is a pun on The Lone Ranger, and was coined by Wine Spectator to describe Randall Grahm for their 1989 April 15 issue, which featured Grahm dressed as the Lone Ranger! The name was subsequently used for other winemakers doing the same. These wineries are making wine from vines that were transported from the Rhône Valley years ago. The whites are mainly made from viognier, marsanne and roussanne, and the reds are made from syrah, grenache, mourvèdre and cinsault. Tasty stuff!
Tuesday, May 14th
6pm – 7pm
A Seminar with Holly – $35
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rhone-rangers-tickets-891838381607?aff=oddtdtcreator
International Pinot Grigio Day!
Yes – it is yet another great excuse to celebrate the fruit of the vine. May 17th is International Pinot Grigio Day around the world. We’ll take a look at the top regions of the world producing pinot grigio/pinot gris, and taste some versions from northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere; from cool climate and warm climate, and from Old World – New World. Summer is right around the corner, so get your wine stash ready for the warm days ahead. It’s Friday too – so make it a date night!
Friday, May 17th
6pm – 7pm
A Seminar with Holly – $35
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-pinot-grigio-day-tickets-891845843927?aff=oddtdtcreator
Back to Portugal
We just can’t get enough of Portugal! And there are always great new wines showing up. Our selection of Portuguese wines has increased three-fold, and it is no surprise. The secret is out. Regional names that used to be very foreign like Vinho Verde, Dao, Lisboa, Bairrada and Alentejo have become mainstream wine-speak. And those hard to pronounce grapes like alfrocheiro, jaen, aragonez and trincadeira are no longer scary. Bottom line – these wines are some of the best values in the wine stores today. Don’t fall behind. Come and join us for a tour of modern day Portugal an prepare to be blown away!
Wednesday, May 22nd
6pm – 7pm
A Seminar with Holly – $35
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-portugal-tickets-891860156737?aff=oddtdtcreator