Our mission at House of Wine is to be perpetual teachers and students of wine science. Essentially we’re addicted to knowledge and passing that “wine wisdom” onto others. Whether conducting tests in the laboratory, researching and implementing new winemaking methodology for a client, or teaching wine professionals and enthusiasts about wine, we believe in the power of learning. And learning is something that we never plan to stop doing.
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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. Focusing strongly on palate building and red wines, we’ll examine the importance of key structural components such as body, tannins and alcohol....
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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 in each gl...
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Perhaps one of the most overlooked major French wine region, the Loire Valley follows France’s longest river, and is responsible for a wide variety of wines. With its cool climate and northerly position, the Loire produces wines with both bright acidity and dynamic fruit character that are fantastic with food. From steely Sauvign...
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Rich, full, and aromatic describe the wines of the Alsace region in France. A semi-continental climate with cold winters and warm summers, wines produced in Alsace show an intensity and concentration rarely found across the world. From sparkling wine to full aromatic whites and even a fine-tuned Pinot Noir, we’ll drink (and eat!)...
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The very name, ‘Champagne’, conjures a mix of excitement and celebration. In this course we’ll dive into Champagne full-tilt with an exploration of wine styles, production methods and producers. From ‘grower’ champagnes to traditional ‘house’ wines, we’ll taste and learn what makes these wines unique and identify ...
French Wine and Food Series: Burgundy & Beaujolais
Feb 6, 2020
6:00pm-8:30pm
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The region of Burgundy stretches from the northern subregion of Chablis, famous for it’s mouthwatering Chardonnay, to Beaujolais, the Gamay grape’s heartland. Known for the diversity of subregions, Burgundian producers place more emphasis on the differences in vineyard specificity than perhaps any other region. In this cour...
French Wine and Food Series: Bordeaux & Southwest France
Mar 19, 2020
6:00pm-8:30pm
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Perhaps the most well-known wine growing region in the world, Bordeaux has been producing wine for over 2,000 years. From rich and savory reds produced with varying amounts of traditional Bordeaux varieties dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, to beautifully balanced whites and sweet wines, Bordeaux has something for everyon...
French Wine and Food Series: Rhone Valley & Southeastern France
Apr 16, 2020
6:00pm-8:30pm
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The sun-kissed Rhone valley region and Southeastern France produce wines of extraordinary variety and style. Arguably producing some of the world’s best Rosés, fragrant and full-bodied whites, savory and rich red wines, and extraordinary fortified and sweet wines; this region has it all. During this evening, we’ll pair each wi...
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