Master Classes

WASHINGTON'S EAST SIDE

Do you know the diversity of Washington State? East of the mountains is a whole different world than the Seattle everyone knows. Discover the weather, dirt and vines within the unique viticultural areas that make up Washington's East Side.

WILLAMETTE VALLEY PINOT NOIR

Do you know what makes Oregon Pinot Noir unique? Is it the climate, the soil or the clone? Delve into the nuances of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir with an Oregon native.

BORDEAUX

What makes Bordeaux truly special?  It’s all about the blend!  Discover the grape varieties used, explore the appellation differences and identify the six wine families of Bordeaux. We will explore the six families of Bordeaux and get a feel these unique wines that make up this special place in France.

NORTHERN ITALY

If you think of the wines of northern Italy it may be that a big red Barolo comes to mind, or a crisp refreshing Pinot Grigio - or Prosecco may be your fizz of choice. Yet from Liguria at the coast to Trentino-Alto Adige high in the Alps, these regions offer so much more. This class will break through the often bewildering maze of grape varieties to be found here, explaining their provenance in terms of geography and climate, culinary traditions and the grapes themselves.

CENTRAL ITALY   

Who hasn’t heard of Chianti? After all, all dreams of Tuscany are accompanied by a glass of red wine, aren’t they? But from coast to coast the central regions of Italy offer a rich variety of red and white food-friendly wines, each responding to the peculiarities of geography, climate and tradition. We look forward to taking you on a tour of Central Italy from Tuscany to Molise, sharing glimpses of what may yet be poured to accompany your dreams.

SOUTHERN ITALY

Whether on the island of Sicily or the heel of the peninsula, southern Italy has a long tradition of producing significant quantities of grapes for blending elsewhere in the country, or of drinkable but unsophisticated wines. In recent years that has changed. Red and white wines of great quality are available throughout these regions, and we invite you to share our journey tasting surprisingly subtle and sophisticated wines from land stretching far into the Mediterranean.