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Events and Classes & Events
At Wine² we feel that education is the key to appreciating wine. We believe one can be an oenophile (a wine enthusiast) without being a snob. Classes are all held on Wednesdays at 7pm Reservations require a credit card and food events will need a deposit. Please call or email us to inquire.
***Please note that the attire and atmosphere of our classes are casual. However, please do not wear cologne, perfume or other scented products to the class and unscented fabric softener is appreciated. Remember that gum, sodas and toothpaste immediately prior to the class greatly hinder your tasting ability.
Event and Class Schedule
Schedule
December 21 Barossa Valley
This region is one of the most famous in Australia. It is known for big, bold reds, particularly Shiraz. We will discuss the history, the major wineries and the best boutiques. 18 per person
December 24 Christmas Eve CLOSED at 6pm
December 25 Christmas Day CLOSED
December 28 Champagne
This region is one of the most famous in Australia. It is known for big, bold reds, particularly Shiraz. We will discuss the history, the major wineries and the best boutiques. 18 per person
December 24 Christmas Eve CLOSED at 6pm
December 25 Christmas Day CLOSED
December 28 Champagne
Yes, each year we have ridiculous night of Champagne with snacks, but this year, to celebrate Brook surviving her first year of motherhood, we will take it up a notch..... a full French Menu served with none other than the perfect pop! This is a great date night, a night to enjoy friends and family and say goodbye to 2011! 5 delicious courses of decadent food with the world’s best bubbly. This event is no holds barred, nothing but the best. RESERVATION ONLY. $75 per person.
December 31 New Year's Eve
Each year we have promptly closed on New Year’s to allow our guests to finish the evening elsewhere...and each year we have lovely people begging us to stay. Well, not this year. This New Years, spend it where you love to be, the Wine Bar. By law we must stop selling alcohol at 12am, however, the party doesn’t have to stop. So, on December 31 we will be pre-selling beverages up to 12, and then serving Tapas along with your presold drinls up to midnight and beyond. There will be a special selection of sparkling wines and Champagnes avaiable for the entire evening. If you want to ensure a table and seating please reserve your space today.
January 1 New Year’s Day Brunch
Want to start the New Year off with a bang? Try a special reserved brunch with us. A menu including quiches, waffles, smoked salmon, English muffins and curried cod with mussels will be served along with a Sparkling wine mixer bar....Mimosas are fine but create your own drink from our table of juices, fruit, syrups and more. Coffee and teas will also be available. Because we know you partied last night, brunch will be late, starting at noon. At only 25 per person, there is no better New Year’s Day Deal around. Make your reservations today!
January 4 Basics
A couple of times a year we offer a Basics wine class that covers the many building blocks of wine understanding. It’s a great refresher course for those already acquainted with wine and the perfect foundation for the beginner. The more you know wine, the more you will love wine! 15 per person RSVP
January 7 Private Party
We will close at 8pm for a private party!
January 11 Grenache
This variety is somewhat rebellious as it does not conform to some of the generally accepting ideas of taste, acidity profile and terroir. Join us to learn about the mysteries of the elusive Grenache. 18 per person RSVP
January 18 Hearty Soups
Our first food class of the year! In the heart of winter nothing can warm the bones quite like a bowl of rich, hearty soup. It is said that the mark of a good Chef is her ability with soup. Well, this holds true for Sommeliers as well, few things are as challenging to my food pairing ability. Join us to taste incredible soups perfectly paired with their Vino partners. 25 per person RSVP ONLY
January 19 Isabel’s the Boss Tasting
Isabel is turning a year old! Let’s celebrate with some of her favorite wines. ;) (Ok, wines that remind MOMMY of Isabel) Either way, it’s cause for a party, so don’t miss the fun.
January 25 Sonoma
Sonoma Valley is a larger, more laid back neighbor to Napa Valley. With many different terroirs, this popular AVA has the ability to produce all sorts of wine. Join us to learn about the history, the climates, and the producers that are making the area famous. 18 per person RSVP
February 1 Barbaresco
The Prince of Italy, these wines are rich and interesting with aging potential. Not as brawny as Brunello nor as belligerent as Barolo, Barbarescos have tannins and, though not “economy,” price tags that are a bit more approachable. 20 per person RSVP ONLY
February 8 Pinot Gris/Grigio
Grown around the world this grape has a bad rap as a novice wine or a cheap chugger. Being an easy going grape to grow, it has been over produced by less than skilled vineyards and wine makers. However, this lovely variety can still surprise. 15 per person RSVP
February 15 Blind Tasting
Time to sharpen those tasting skills. Everyone who attended the last blind tasting class was quite amazed at what they were able to learn through this exercise. Join us to taste what all the buzz was about. Watch out for Neena though, she’s been practicing! 15 per person RSVP
February 22 Russian Food
There was a time when the Russian Court was considered the finest, most glamorous and elegant in the world. The manner in which they prepared and enjoyed their food was fervently copied by Royalty elsewhere. Today, these culinary delights are all but lost. Join us to sample some beautiful dishes resurrected from recipes for the Czars. 30 per person RSVP ONLY
February 29 Food Pairing
Other than, “What’s your favorite wine?” I would say that as a sommelier, I am most often asked, “How do you pair wine with food?” In fact I’m almost always asked this question at least once in every wine class. Thus, a Food Pairing Class that really gets into the fine details of pairing, complete with a helpful handout and tasting is in order. This is your chance to ask me everything you ever wanted to know about pairing wine with food! ~Brook 15 per person RSVP
March 7 Portugal
Anyone who knows a good bit about wine will say, “port,” when Portugal is mentioned. But that’s not all they produce. Some of the most interesting values in wine today are coming from this small, proud European nation. Join us to discover the wine of Portugal that ISN’T port. 18 per person RSVP
March 14 Zinfandel
Ah, an old love. Zinfandel is one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented grapes out there. In this class we will show you just how awesome Zin can really be. Prepare yourself for the big guns! 20 per person RSVP
March 21 Sichuan Food
The only Cuisine more bastardized in the United States than Chinese food is Italian. There is no way to take all the diverse cultures of such a massive nation and represent them on a 3 page menu. In this class we will focus on the bold Sichuan region. Please note that this will be a SPICY food class. 25 per person RSVP ONLY
March 28 Terroir, Hot vs Cold
Of the many variations in growing conditions from vineyard to vineyard, perhaps the most telling is the temperature factor. The same grape can taste wildly different when grown in a cold climate versus a hot one. Sometimes even the temperature difference within a single vineyard site yield baffling results. We will discuss the role of temperature in viticulture and its effect on vineyard management. 15 per person RSVP
April 4 Oregon Pinot Noirs
At the request of a special customer we are doing a Class all about Pinot Noir from Oregon. Sometimes referred to as the American Burgundy, Oregon has indeed produced some of the most elegant and captivating Pinots. Taste some of the best and be the judge. 25 per person RSVP
April 11 Aging wine
How long does wine age? A very simple question with an unbelievably complex and LONG answer. It would be difficult to address ALL of the information on aging in just one class but we will go over the basics and give you a solid foundation with which to begin a journey into the longevity of wine. 18 per person RSVP
April 18 Burgers Class
Who doesn’t love a good burger? Problem is, there aren’t that many really, and I mean REALLY good burgers around. In this class we taste not only the potential variations of the basic burger but some great libations to go with them. You will never look at this quintessential American sandwich the same! 25 per person RSVP ONLY
April 25 Alsace
Elegant, sophisticated, understated, complex, lovely and ages gracefully. Yes, that DOES describe Sophia Loren but we were actually referring to the wines of Alsace. If you could only pair food with wines from one region the rest of your life, this would be the one. With a body for every dish and great acidity, Alsace wines are impossible to beat in their food friendly ability. Learn about this small region in Northern France and taste the juice that makes them so special. 20 per person RSVP
l sorts of wine. Join us to taste not only the
January 4 Basics
A couple of times a year we offer a Basics wine class that covers the many building blocks of wine understanding. It’s a great refresher course for those already acquainted with wine and the perfect foundation for the beginner. The more you know wine, the more you will love wine! 15 per person RSVP
January 7 Private Party
We will close at 8pm for a private party!
January 11 Grenache
This variety is somewhat rebellious as it does not conform to some of the generally accepting ideas of taste, acidity profile and terroir. Join us to learn about the mysteries of the elusive Grenache. 18 per person RSVP
January 18 Hearty Soups
Our first food class of the year! In the heart of winter nothing can warm the bones quite like a bowl of rich, hearty soup. It is said that the mark of a good Chef is her ability with soup. Well, this holds true for Sommeliers as well, few things are as challenging to my food pairing ability. Join us to taste incredible soups perfectly paired with their Vino partners. 25 per person RSVP ONLY
January 19 Isabel’s the Boss Tasting
Isabel is turning a year old! Let’s celebrate with some of her favorite wines. ;) (Ok, wines that remind MOMMY of Isabel) Either way, it’s cause for a party, so don’t miss the fun.
January 25 Sonoma
Sonoma Valley is a larger, more laid back neighbor to Napa Valley. With many different terroirs, this popular AVA has the ability to produce all sorts of wine. Join us to learn about the history, the climates, and the producers that are making the area famous. 18 per person RSVP
February 1 Barbaresco
The Prince of Italy, these wines are rich and interesting with aging potential. Not as brawny as Brunello nor as belligerent as Barolo, Barbarescos have tannins and, though not “economy,” price tags that are a bit more approachable. 20 per person RSVP ONLY
February 8 Pinot Gris/Grigio
Grown around the world this grape has a bad rap as a novice wine or a cheap chugger. Being an easy going grape to grow, it has been over produced by less than skilled vineyards and wine makers. However, this lovely variety can still surprise. 15 per person RSVP
February 15 Blind Tasting
Time to sharpen those tasting skills. Everyone who attended the last blind tasting class was quite amazed at what they were able to learn through this exercise. Join us to taste what all the buzz was about. Watch out for Neena though, she’s been practicing! 15 per person RSVP
February 22 Russian Food
There was a time when the Russian Court was considered the finest, most glamorous and elegant in the world. The manner in which they prepared and enjoyed their food was fervently copied by Royalty elsewhere. Today, these culinary delights are all but lost. Join us to sample some beautiful dishes resurrected from recipes for the Czars. 30 per person RSVP ONLY
February 29 Food Pairing
Other than, “What’s your favorite wine?” I would say that as a sommelier, I am most often asked, “How do you pair wine with food?” In fact I’m almost always asked this question at least once in every wine class. Thus, a Food Pairing Class that really gets into the fine details of pairing, complete with a helpful handout and tasting is in order. This is your chance to ask me everything you ever wanted to know about pairing wine with food! ~Brook 15 per person RSVP
March 7 Portugal
Anyone who knows a good bit about wine will say, “port,” when Portugal is mentioned. But that’s not all they produce. Some of the most interesting values in wine today are coming from this small, proud European nation. Join us to discover the wine of Portugal that ISN’T port. 18 per person RSVP
March 14 Zinfandel
Ah, an old love. Zinfandel is one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented grapes out there. In this class we will show you just how awesome Zin can really be. Prepare yourself for the big guns! 20 per person RSVP
March 21 Sichuan Food
The only Cuisine more bastardized in the United States than Chinese food is Italian. There is no way to take all the diverse cultures of such a massive nation and represent them on a 3 page menu. In this class we will focus on the bold Sichuan region. Please note that this will be a SPICY food class. 25 per person RSVP ONLY
March 28 Terroir, Hot vs Cold
Of the many variations in growing conditions from vineyard to vineyard, perhaps the most telling is the temperature factor. The same grape can taste wildly different when grown in a cold climate versus a hot one. Sometimes even the temperature difference within a single vineyard site yield baffling results. We will discuss the role of temperature in viticulture and its effect on vineyard management. 15 per person RSVP
April 4 Oregon Pinot Noirs
At the request of a special customer we are doing a Class all about Pinot Noir from Oregon. Sometimes referred to as the American Burgundy, Oregon has indeed produced some of the most elegant and captivating Pinots. Taste some of the best and be the judge. 25 per person RSVP
April 11 Aging wine
How long does wine age? A very simple question with an unbelievably complex and LONG answer. It would be difficult to address ALL of the information on aging in just one class but we will go over the basics and give you a solid foundation with which to begin a journey into the longevity of wine. 18 per person RSVP
April 18 Burgers Class
Who doesn’t love a good burger? Problem is, there aren’t that many really, and I mean REALLY good burgers around. In this class we taste not only the potential variations of the basic burger but some great libations to go with them. You will never look at this quintessential American sandwich the same! 25 per person RSVP ONLY
April 25 Alsace
Elegant, sophisticated, understated, complex, lovely and ages gracefully. Yes, that DOES describe Sophia Loren but we were actually referring to the wines of Alsace. If you could only pair food with wines from one region the rest of your life, this would be the one. With a body for every dish and great acidity, Alsace wines are impossible to beat in their food friendly ability. Learn about this small region in Northern France and taste the juice that makes them so special. 20 per person RSVP
l sorts of wine. Join us to taste not only the
