There are no refunds or transfers for Culinary Arts Workshops if canceled three days or fewer before the event.
LONG SHADOWS WINERY TASTING: WASHINGTON STATE
January 18, 6 – 7:30 p.m. | $75 | Instructor: Jamie Stratton of Jacob Liquor Exchange
Long Shadows is the brainchild of Washington wine visionary, Allen Shoup. He began by asking a simple question, “What happens when you give the world’s top winemakers access to Washington’s best fruit?” We found the answer in some of the most highly regarded wines to emerge from the state. Long Shadows winemaker Gilles Nicault partners with six different winemakers to make six different red wines that will be presented at this tasting. This is not one to miss!
The tasting will include these highly acclaimed wines: Feather, Sequal, Pedastal, Chester Kidder, Saggi, Pirouette
Bring some snacks along to enjoy!
THE PERFECT PAIRING: WINE AND CHOCOLATE
February 15, 6 – 7:30 p.m. | $75 | Instructor: Jamie Stratton of Jacob Liquor Exchange
This tasting is always a favorite during the month of Valentine’s Day. Bring a friend, family member, or significant other to a fantastic pairing of 6 wines with 6 delectable chocolates from Cocoa Dolce. Tasting will include one sparkling wine, four red wines, and finish with a nice, sweet wine to cap things off.
Bring some additional snacks along to enjoy with your tasting!
CRU BEAUJOLAIS OF FRANCE
March 22, 6 – 7:30 p.m. | $70 | Instructor: Jamie Stratton of Jacob Liquor Exchange
Experience Beaujolais in a new way. Many have only had exposure to village or Nouveau variety. While these are nice wines, they lack a “wow factor.” Cru site of Beaujolais is, however, a different story. At this tasting, try six different Cru within the region and see why these wines command the higher prices and are best wines of the region.
Bring some snacks along to enjoy with your tasting!
PIEDMONT PRIMER
April 26, 6 – 7:30 p.m. | $80 | Instructor: Jamie Stratton of Jacob Liquor Exchange
When most people think of Italian win, Tuscany comes to mind. Afterall, it is the home of super Tuscans, Chianti, Brunello, and other great wines. However, an often-overlooked region is Piedmont. At this tasting, delve into the prestigious hillsides of Barolo and Barbaresco and run through the grapes that make this region famous. Get ready to taste some Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, and more.
Bring some snacks along to enjoy with your tasting!
THE REDS OF RHÔNE VALLEY
May 24, 6-7:30 p.m. | $80 | Instructor: Whitney Stratton of Jacob Liquor Exchange
For over 2,000 years, the Rhône Valley of France has been producing wine. This gorgeous region runs North to South undulating along the river that shares its namesake, The Rhône river. Their red wines range from being powerful and peppery to luscious and fruity. Learn all about this area’s rich history as well as tasting wines from their super star grapes of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre.
Bring some snacks along to enjoy with your tasting!
THE WHITES OF SUMMER
June 28, 6-7:30 p.m. | $70 | Instructor: Whitney Stratton of Jacob Liquor Exchange
Cool down the dog days of summer with the white wines you should be drinking! This workshop will focus on the wines you may not even knew existed but wish you had! After all, there are many more grapes than just Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Let’s take a journey through refreshing and palate quenching white wines from around the world!
Bring some snacks along to enjoy with your tasting!
THE ART OF BLIND TASTING
July 26, 6-7:30 p.m. | $70 | Instructor: Whitney Stratton of Jacob Liquor Exchange
Did you know that you can actually learn how to be an excellent blind wine taster? Being able to utilize all of your senses is key. Whitney will teach you the techniques and tricks to be able to identify a wine’s grape variety, age, and location of origin. When this workshop is over, you’ll have a new skill to impress your friends.
Bring some snacks along to enjoy with your tasting!
BURGUNDY - THE WINE OF FRENCH NOBILITY
Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 6-7:30 p.m. | $100 | Instructor: Whitney Stratton of Jacob Liquor Exchange
If you love Pinot Noir, this class is for you. Bordeaux may be a very prominent French wine region but to French nobility, it was always about Burgundy. Some of the world’s best and most expensive wines come from this region. You’ll learn why these wines command a higher price tag, how Burgundy’s turbulent history has impacted them today, and how important terroir is to this area in particular. You will be drinking some great Pinot Noir though from the most prestigious region in the world.
CRAFT BREWS & BITES
Tuesday, Sept. 19, 6–8 p.m. | $55 | Instructor: Jennifer Ray of the Monarch & Jake Voegeli from Manhattan Brewing Co.
Sip craft brews while Jennifer Ray of The Monarch and Jake Voegeli from Manhattan Brewing Co. discuss how your favorite beers pair with hand-crafted bites. Includes one ticket to the September 23 Foodie Fair ($25 value).
CRAVE COCKTAIL TASTING
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 6–8 p.m. | $70 Per Person/$420 Table of 6 | Instructor: LaVar Douglas of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
Taste three unique whiskey cocktails crafted by LaVar Douglas of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey while noshing on unique hors d’oeuvre pairings thoughtfully created by Chef Nick Korbee of First Mile Kitchen. Includes one ticket to the September 23 Foodie Fair ($25 value).
CRAVE WINE TASTING
Thursday, Sept. 21, 6 – 8 p.m. | $85| Instructor: Jayne O’Neil of Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard
Your palate will be delighted by four distinct wines – Riesling, Chardonnay, Big Easy 2019, and 2021 Pinot Noir – presented by Jayne O’Neil of Fess Parker Winery & Vineyards, paired with a curated tasting menu by Chef Ivan Garcia of Newport Grill. Includes one ticket to the September 23 Foodie Fair ($25 value).
THE ART OF THE BLENDS - RED BLENDS
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 6 – 7:30 p.m. | $80 | Instructor: Whitney and Jamie Stratton of Jacob Liquor Exchange
The blending of wines is a practice done all over the world from every major wine region to even the smallest of home winemakers. For this wine class we will discover the reason for blending, how it started, and taste six blends from some of the best regions to employ the technique. When you think of blending think of a pot of soup. Each ingredient brings something new to the pot that makes it better, more interesting, and unique to the cook (or in this case the winemaker).
SPANISH TREASURES - SIX REGIONS
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6 – 7:30 p.m. | $80 | Instructor: Whitney and Jamie Stratton of Jacob Liquor Exchange
Spain has more acres under vine than any other county in the world. They produce a lot of wine from the everyday variety to their icon wines that you can find in every major wine region. This class will focus on six major regions within Spain and a red wine that is indicative of that area. Think Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat, Penedes, Toro, Bierzo, etc. One thing is for sure, these wines are not to be missed if you love big quality reds.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6 – 7:30 p.m. | $100 | Instructor: Whitney and Jamie Stratton of Jacob Liquor Exchange
The last Cabernet class was a focus on Napa Valley and the AVA (regions) within. It was a great class, and some very nice wines were served. This time around let’s put the focus back on Cabernet but pinpoint regions around the world that are making stellar wines from what is often thought of as the king of red grapes. We will still have wine from California but expand the tasting to wines of Washington, France, Chile, Argentina, Australia, GET ready to taste some worldly BIG reds.
