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Pinot Noir is one of the most popular international grapes.  Known for its ability to showcase a region's terroir and range of styles from fruit-driven to earthy, it's a world of wine in one grape.  Explore the wide world of Pinot Noir with our Wine Guide Kathy as you taste and learn about five different examples from across the globe. …

Ever had a wine and wondered, "Is this BAD or do I just not like it?".  Explore the wide world of wine faults with us.  Yes, this is a class where you pay to learn about wines that aren't quite right!  No foolin'! We'll taste and smell our way through the most common offenders from physical and microbiological sources including…

While all wines are for drinking, some stand out as those for thinking. "It smells like peaches, crushed stone, maybe wool, is it butterscotch?" Other times, the smell of flowers leap from the glass - and what better time of year than for an ode to those bouquet wines that just keep on giving. Join Kelsey on a beautiful stroll through a blooming…

Mexican wines are coming into their own, winning international acclaim from a wide range of wine styles. Haven't tried Mexican wines before?  Now's your chance in this relaxed four wine tasting mixer where you'll enjoy your selections while learning from seasoned pros from Idaho Wine Merchant and mixing with other wine lovers.  We'll feature the following wines: Monte Xanic Grenache…

It's one thing to enjoy the wine in your glass and it's something else to try to decipher those obnoxious tasting notes that accompany labels, critics' reviews, and books. Who makes this stuff up?  Pencil lead?  Zesty? Minerality? It's as daunting as understanding how to file your taxes! In this class our founder and wine geek, Kat, will guide you…

Surf’s up dudes and the wines are tasty! Let’s dive into spring with wines from coastal regions around the world. Shake off those heavy winter reds and sip into something lighter and brighter. We’ll see what influences the ocean has on wines and taste why they are the perfect way to celebrate springtime. Loud Hawaiian shirts optional (but encouraged)! Attendees will…

Have you ever heard the wine terms "old world" or "new world"?  Aside from denoting wines from "classic" wine regions versus those with younger winegrowing origins, these terms also refer to different styles of wine.  Think savory versus fruity.  Bright versus powerful. Join our Founder, Kat in this exploratory session where we'll discover old world and new world wines and…