One of Washington's most inspiring new winemakers is coming to town and we're proud to host her in for a class all about rose! Fiona Mak, owner and winemaker at SMAK Wines from Walla Walla, Washington will guide us through a tasting of her four seasonal roses. As a winemaker and winery dedicated to producing only rose wines, Fiona will…
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…
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…
Join our very own Retail Manager, Jose, as he shines a spotlight on Grenache, one of the most versatile and underrated grape varieties! From bright and refreshing to bold and complex, we’ll explore global expressions that showcase why this grape deserves more love. Don’t miss this chance to sip, learn, and discover the magic of Grenache. Attendees will receive 10%…
Love to drink pink? Us too! Join us for a wonderful night of learning all about rosé wines. Led by our founder and lead educator, Kat, she'll cover how rosé wines are crafted, classic and new regions for production and discuss key tasting components while exploring five distinct wines. One hour never tasted so good! Featured wines will be available…
Hot weather is just around the corner so let’s open up a cold one - a chilled bottle of white wine! International Sauvignon Blanc Day is the first Friday in May and we’ll celebrate it by tasting wines from various regions to discover the delicious range of this prolific grape. Sauvignon Blanc is grown around the world and made into…
