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September 2019
Wine Geek Week Australia: History and Classic Producers
Twin Cities Wine Education is proud to present a special night recognizing the classic producers of Australian wine, plus the deep history of this amazing country.WINE GEEK WEEK AUSTRALIA: HISTORY OF AUSTRALIAN WINE and THE CLASSIC PRODUCERSThe stories and wines of the great founders: Yalumba, Penfolds, Henschke, and moreGoal of the class: To help you understand the impact that key families and companies had in the formation of the Australian wine industry. Also, to teach the centuries old history of…
Find out more »Wine Geek Week Australia: The d’Arenberg Deep Dive
Twin Cities Wine Education is proud to present a class focused on one of the iconic producers of modern Australian wines, operated by one of the true characters of the business.WINE GEEK WEEK AUSTRALIA: THE D'ARENBERG DEEP DIVEThe wines, the mind, the styles of the legendary Chester Osborne Goal of the class: To demystify the wines of South Australia (and the McLaren Vale in particular), to introduce you to the wines of d'Arernberg if you are not familiar, to show the…
Find out more »October 2019
The Oldest Wine World: Exploring the Wines of Georgia
Twin Cities Wine Education is proud to present a new class on a very old region! The Wines of Georgia: An exploration into the old old old world of winemaking It's the birthplace of wine. It's where evidence of 8000 years of winemaking has been found. It's an area steeped in tradition and history. And we are just now, in America, truly discovering their wines. Join us for a special night of learning about and tasting these incredible wines, newly…
Find out more »Ultimate Intro to Wine: Winespeak
Our most popular class and the best wine fundamentals class out there! ULTIMATE INTRO TO WINE: "WINESPEAK"Presented by Certified Sommelier Jason Kallsen The fundamentals of wine knowledge intimidate many, for we are talking about a subjective subject (smell and taste) while at the same time trying to understand why many give it a numerical score (90 points! Ah! Hedonistic fruit bomb!). Between varietals, regions, countries, aromas, flavors, and about a million different opinions out there, it's no wonder many see the…
Find out more »The Wines of Tuscany: a complete overview
Tuscany is one of those regions that the mere mention of will cause eyes to roll and sighs to be heard … we all love Tuscany, even if we have never been there. Reading books about Tuscany or seeing movies only help to reinforce our love of the region, but drinking the wines of Tuscany solidifies the deal. The wines of Tuscany are surprisingly varied. This class will begin by covering the geography of the region — exactly where Tuscany…
Find out more »The Science of Wine and Flavor
Twin Cities Wine Education LLC presents a great night of learning the complexities of wine and flavor pairings The Science of Wine and Flavor Time to geek out. Let’s talk acids, alcohols, tannin, yeast strains, photosynthesis, fermentations, and the science of food and wine pairing. In this popular and highly interactive class, we will dive headfirst into the science of wine and flavor, starting with an eye-opening experiment: tasting a range of wines with salt, sugar, sour, and fat. By…
Find out more »The World of Orange Wine
An exploration into the world of Orange Wine, the traditional winemaking method of many countries, which has seen a modern resurgence.
Find out more »Wines of Portugal, with Rui Abecassis of Obrigado Imports
Twin Cities Wine Education is proud to present a special evening with one of the top experts of Portugal and Portuguese wines.THE WINES OF PORTUGAL, with special guest Rui Abecassis of Obrigado ImportsThe wine of Portugal are some of the most exciting in the world today, with an amazing range now being exported from this beautiful country. And Portugal has quickly risen to the top of the list of tourists, exploring the amazing cities of Porto and Lisbon, the countryside…
Find out more »Ridge Vineyards: The Fall 2019 Releases
Twin Cities Wine Education is proud to present a very special night featuring our favorite winery in America Ridge Vineyards: The Fall 2019 Releases Join us for a special night enjoying some of the best wines made in the world. Ridge Vineyards needs no introduction. Their wines are considered as good as they get, with the Monte Bello commonly referenced as the best red wine made in America. For over five decades they have consistently produced the best wines from…
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