What you'll learn in this wine & cheese pairing class:
In this class, students will learn food and wine pairing, some rules, some traditions and how to step outside them whenever they care to.You could sample a new Spanish wine every night of the year and still not experience all the variety that this country produces. Each region has their own specialty. Rioja creates smoky, earthy, subtle reds with the Tempranillo grape, while the Priorat region makes rich, dense, powerful reds from the Garnacha variety. The Ribera del Duero also employs the Tempranillo grape, yielding wines bigger and more powerful than those of Rioja. And this is just a few of the reds you will try. As for whites, Spain may not spring to mind, but it should. Whether it's the crisp, aromatic Albarino grape of Galicia, or the lemony & spritzy apertif wines from the Basque region's Txacoli zone, Spain has countless inimitable bottlings, with many at extremely favorable prices. Spain alone easily fills an evening, yet Portugal, its neighbor, is equally deserving of attention. Here you will taste many full-bodied wines made from varieties both familiar and unknown. While often a bit more 'old world' in style, they offer an interesting counterpoint to Spain's offerings. Together, we will feast upon a cornucopia of Spanish meats, Marcona Almonds, Arbequina Olives, and some of the Iberian peninsula's most distinctive cheeses. We individually plate the evening's selection of cheeses for each guest as they are designed to complement the wines.
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Reviews of School (1)
Carmelo Bongiovi
Posted on
02/20/2013
Wine & Chocolate Valentine
Great course. The sommelier was well versed and very down to earth (the latter being very rare when discussing French wines). The chocolate pairing did feel a bit forced into his traditional methods, but being Valentine's Day, I completely understand why they took that angle. With that said, the chocolatier did present some pretty incredible selections from various parts of the world. My girlfriend and I learned a lot about how chocolate is made and what factors into the flavors of each region. Overall, it was informative, intimate and provided couples with a nice alternate option to the traditional non-sense of V-day. I would definitely suggest it for next year if it is available. Otherwise, I'd suggest taking up other classes at this venue and preferably with the same sommelier.