It is not a coincidence that some of the world’s most beloved wine regions are located along rivers. More than just beautiful scenery, river corridors are renown for contributing to the ideal set of conditions necessary to grow great wine grapes. Many of the world’s best wine regions would not even exist without the influence of rivers. Wine guide Michael…
Why should beer have all the glory this month? Let’s celebrate Oktoberfest our way with a tasting of five wines from around the Germanic world with Wine Guide Michael. These regions often feature climatic and geological challenges that have encouraged grapevines and winemakers to adapt in fascinating ways. We’ll cover wine styles, unique varietals such as Riesling, Grüner Veltliner and…
Are you a wine newbie or simply interested in learning more about your favorite beverage? Wine 101 is the perfect class for wine professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Wonder what our Retail Manager, Jose, is drinking right now? Well wonder no more! Come down for a FREE tasting featuring three wines he would love to share with you. Learn about new wines and enjoy them at your own pace in this informal setting. You may even discover new favorite styles and regions! After you’ve experienced a taste of…
The exciting follow-up to Wine 101, this class is the answer to understanding the WHY behind wines.
Prost to autumn! Who says German bites are strictly for beer? This October, join Jose for a tasting event featuring dishes from Downtown Boise’s own Prost! alongside a lineup of incredible, food-friendly wines. We’ll explore how the right wine can play off the flavors of German cuisine. Skip the beer hall and discover a whole new side of German food…
The much awaited follow-up to Wine 201 and the third course in our "Fundamentals" of wine series, this class digs even deeper into understanding the full essence of wine.
Home to nineteen viticultural areas, sixty grape varieties, and over 400 wineries, Sonoma County is perhaps the most diverse wine region in California, if not the world. From the rich Chardonnays of Russian River Valley, to the zesty Zinfandels of Dry Creek Valley, to the elegant Cabernets of Sonoma Valley, to the sublime sparking wines of Carneros, to the ethereal…
COURSE SYNOPSIS Do you love a good mystery? Want to put your senses to the test? If so, this is the class for you! More than a parlor trick, blind tasting involves focused sensory skills connected to a keen puzzle solving mentality. In this course we'll connect our senses and minds to unravel the mysteries behind the wines we find…
