January 05, 2009
 


     
wine education
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Get wine-wise at Bacchus Wine Made Simple!

Looking to pump up your knowledge of wines?  

Join us at the Bacchus learning center in our cellar tasting room for evening wine education classes.  

From Introduction to Wine Tasting to region specific courses like Demystifying French Wine, we offer a wide selection of topics for every wine lover. 

Sign up for one session, or get discounts when signing up for multiple classes.  Check out all our offerings 
below:


*Payment covers the cost of the Riedel Glassware and Wine Education Printed Materials Bacchus does not charge for the class itself
 
Touring Italian Wines

Overview of European Wines
3 Classes for the price of 2!


Demystifying French Wines

Introduction to Spanish Wines

What's Up Down Under
Wines from the Southern Hemisphere


Introduction to Wine Tasting

Wines of the Loire Valley

 
       
 
Touring Italian Wines

Monday January 12
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Monday February 9
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Monday March 9
7:30 pm - 7:30 pm

$75 (plus tax)

Italy is a very geographically diverse country, with a wide range of wines. Join us for this 2 hour class to discover Italian wine laws and labeling, grape varietals and regions. Explore the differences of Tuscany, Piedmont, Puglia, Sicily and other great Italian regions while tasting 8-10 wines.  Each participant will get 2 Riedel crystal glasses to taste from and to take home.



Overview of European Wines
3 Classes for the price of 2!
Monday January 12
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

$150 (plus tax)

Join us for Touring Italian Wines, Demystifying French Wines and Overview of Spanish Wines in January for only $150!  Attend 3 classes for the price of 2!



Demystifying French Wines

Monday January 19
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Monday February 16
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Monday March 23
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

$75 (plus tax)

What’s a Pouilly Fume versus a Pouilly Fuisse? Or a Sancerre versus a Sauternes? Take a tour of the major wine regions of France. During this 2 hour class you will taste 8-10 wines while learning the grape varietals of each region and how to decipher French wine labels.  Each participant will get 2 Riedel crystal glasses to taste from and to take home.

*Payment covers the cost of the Riedel Glassware and Printed Materials



Introduction to Spanish Wines

Monday January 26
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Monday February 23
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Monday March 30
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

$75 (plus tax)

From Rias Baixas to Penedes and Rioja to Jumilla, Spanish wines are rising quickly in popularity. Join us for this 2 hour class and taste 8-10 different wines while learning Spanish wine laws, label terms, and the major Spanish regions and varietals.  Each participant will get 2 Riedel crystal glasses to taste from and to take home.

*Payment covers the cost of the Riedel Glassware and Printed Materials



What's Up Down Under
Wines from the Southern Hemisphere
Wednesday January 28
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

$75 (plus tax)

From Argentina and Chile to South Africa to Australia and New Zealand, the southern hemisphere is producing some outstanding wines. Join us for this 2 hour class where you will learn about the main regions, grape varietals and wine laws of the southern hemisphere while tasting 8-10 wines.  Each participant will get 2 Riedel crystal glasses to taste from and to take home.

*Payment covers the cost of the Riedel Glassware and Wine Education Publication



Introduction to Wine Tasting

Monday February 2
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Wednesday March 25
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

$75 (plus tax)

You know if you like a wine or not, but you may not know why. Come learn the different components of wine. You'll practice using your eyes, nose and taste buds as you sample 8-10 wines, while learning about clarity, body, tannins, acidity, sweetness, flavor concentration and balance.  Each participant will get 2 Riedel crystal glasses to taste from and to take home.

*Payment covers the cost of the Riedel Glassware and Wine Education Publication



Wines of the Loire Valley

Monday March 2
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

$75 (plus tax)

From Muscadet in the west to Sancerre in the east, the Loire Valley has a very diverse range of wines. Whether you are looking for still or sparkling; red, white or rose; table wine or dessert wine the Loire has some amazing options. Join us for this 2 hour class where you will learn the sub-regions and grape varietals of the Loire Valley while tasting 8-10 wines.  Each participant will get 2 Riedel crystal glasses to taste from and to take home.

*Payment covers the cost of the Riedel Glassware and Wine Education Materials