Tasting Classes in San Diego, CA

Many of my students know how much I love vintage ports!   Wow!   The complexity, concentration, and magic that they show with 20+ years of age is truly special- and worth experiencing! This will be the first of the 5 part series focusing on Iconic Producers, regions and styles around the world.   Here is the proposed...

I love these wines! They are virtually indestructible and so interesting! In this class we will explore the deep history of this style and taste the top examples and learn about cooked wine! Do not be mistaken, these are highly complex and fascinating wines. We will be trying the classic grapes: Sercial, Verdelho, Bual, and Malmsey including one aged...

Priorat vs Chateauneuf du Pape Blind Tasting Yes, these wine regions make wines that are quite different, but both based on Grenache. In this exciting class we will be tasting the top wines and producers from both regions including; Clos Abella, Clos Mogador, Clos Erasmus, Clos de Pape, Beaucastel, and Janasse.

In the class you will learn to prepare three fresh cheeses. You will be creating a fresh whole milk ricotta cheese from scratch. Replace the store bought versions with your fresh in recipes like lasagna, ravioli, and desserts. You will also be preparing a salty sweet lemon cheese, great for spreading on bagels, toast, pancakes, muffins or anything...

Clementine Rosemary Prosecco Cocktail; Arugula Salad with Oranges, Roasted Fennel with a Balsamic Mustard Vinaigrette; Fusilli with Shrimp in Sun-Dried Tomato Cream with Fresh Basil; Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Prosciutto and Parmigiano-Reggiano; Sautéed Spinach with Olives, Raisins and Pine Nuts; Tiramisu Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache and Kahlua...

Menu included: Sparkling Amaretto Sours Puff Pastries with Seared Pears, Prosciutto, Arugula and Blue Cheese Filet Mignon with Buttery Horseradish Mustard Sauce with Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms Fennel Crusted Salmon with Pinot Noir Sauce with Goat Cheese Potato Mash Toasted Almond Torte with Fresh Plum Compote.

Hey ravioli, you’re beautiful inside and out. In this class you will learn how to make pasta from scratch using quality ingredients that you can find in you local market, you will be able to replicate this dish and create your pasta dishes at home. You will also learn a how to make a delicious Caprese filling and restaurant plating techniques. ...

Who doesn’t love authentic, Italian pizza?! Everyone everywhere loves pizza!  Learn to make fresh pizza dough, pizza sauces, pizza toppings, what cheeses to use, and how to properly cook a pizza to its crunchy best. You’ll even learn a few Italian phrases to impress your friends! See how to knead the dough, create delicious fresh sauce and...

French tarts are an intricate part of France's baking scene.  In this immersive and hands-on class, you will learn tips and techniques for creating your own French patisserie to bring to any dinner party. Specifically you will learn how to make sweet pastry, silky custard and how to compose a modern mosaic design. Then you will garnish the tart...

Tours include five 3-ounce tasters! Buy your favorite pint of beer after the tour and keep the glass. Please sign in with your bartender when you arrive. *Gratuity is not included*

Each year over 50,000 people enjoy a guided tour of our Escondido brewery. As your expert guide (aka Indoctrination Specialist) takes you through the heart of our brewing facility, you’ll learn all about the brewing process & craft beer culture. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and are followed by a guided tasting of our phenomenal beers....