Date
 

Time

Event

Description

7/15/10  

3:45pm-4:30pm

Port Wine Tasting &
Cheese Education

Guests will learn the differences between several styles of
port wine along with a tasting and discussion about
different styles and production of cheese.

7/29/10

3:45pm-4:30pm

Food Pairing:
Braised Meats/BBQ

Guests will learn the theory of Braising meating and
styles of BBQ. Compatible wine pairings will be shown.
 

7/31/10

3:00pm-5:00pm

Beer Styles

Learn & taste through several styles of local micro-beers, and International selections. Accompaning snack foods will be served. $30.00 per person, not including tax and gratuity.

8/5/10

3:45pm-4:30pm

Basic Cooking
Techniques &  Tips

The Chef will explain the best techniques and applications for
Grill, Sauté, Broil, Braise, Blanch, Bake, Roast.
 

8/12/10

3:45pm-4:30pm

Food Pairing:
Riesling/ Summer Gazpachos

Executive Chef Christopher Thomas will show different styles of Traditional and Improvised Gazpacho's. Sommelier will offer different styles of Rieslings made to match the Soups.

8/14/10

3:00pm-5:00pm

Varietal Recognition
White Wines

Learn how to be able to taste the differences between classic varietals like chardonnay, Riesling, and sauvignon blanc. Small paired snacks will accompany. $40.00 per person not including tax & gratuity.

8/19/10

3:45pm-4:30pm

Sherry/Madeira
Tasting

Guests will taste the differences between
Artisan Sherries and Madeira.
 

8/21/10

3:00pm-5:00pm

Champagne/
Sparkling Wine Tasting

Guests will taste the differences between Champagne and different styles of sparkling wines.Small paired snacks will accompany. $40.00 per person not including tax & gratuity.
 

8/26/10

3:45pm-4:30pm

Food Pairing:
Beer Flexibility

The Chef will show the flavors created by braising with beer.
Beers used in the braising will be sampled with final product.
 

9/4/10

3:00pm-5:00pm

Cocktail Class

Each pair of guests will measure, mix, stir, shake and sample their own creations while learning the techniques for making balanced expressive cocktails. $60.00 per Couple, not including tax & gratuity.

9/11/10

3:00pm-5:00pm

Italian Wine Tasting

 Come learn about different styles of Italian wines with our Sommelier, Scott Waller. Tastings will cover different regions and will be served with matched Italian cheeses. $40.00 per person not including tax & gratuity.

9/18/10

3:00pm-5:00pm

Cocktail Class

 Each pair of guests will measure, mix, stir, shake and sample their own creations while learning the techniques for making balanced expressive cocktails. $60.00 per Couple, not including tax & gratuity.

9/25/10

3:00pm-5:00pm

Varietal Recognition
Red Wines

Guests will be able to taste the differences between classic varietals like Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Malbec, Zinfandel and Merlot. Small paired snacks will accompany. $40.00 per person not including tax & gratuity.

10/2/10

3:00pm-5:00pm

Spanish Wine Tasting

Sommeilier, Scott Waller, will teach guests about different styles of Spanish wines. Tastings will cover different regions and will be served with matched Italian cheeses. $40.00 per person not including tax & gratuity.

10/16/10

3:00pm-5:00pm

Rhone Wine Tasting

Learn about different styles of Rhone wines. Tastings will cover different regions and will be served with matched Italian cheeses. $40.00 per person not including tax & gratuity.