Specialty Courses

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…

Remember that spring you walked through the hillsides of France, sipping a beautiful glass of white wine & basking in the sunshine? Or that summer you walked down to the beach in Greece, sharing Assyrtiko on the shore? That quaint patio in Spain where the conversation was flowing and the wine was simple and divine? Whether a memory or a…

Piedmont may be known for Nebbiolo, but it's other wines deserve the spotlight too! Join us for a fun tasting event led by our very own Jose, where we’ll explore the diversity of amazing varieties from this iconic Italian region. The line-up will be arranged progressively by wine style building up to a Nebbiolo finale! This event is the perfect…

Ever heard wine tips and tricks and wondered if there's any truth to them?  In this class you'll explore the effects of glasses, aeration, and temperature on wine expression.  You'll taste the same wine presented in different ways to compare and contrast different service techniques.  Led by lead wine geek and founder, Kat, you'll learn what tips and tricks work…