January 2020
Wines of the Southern Rhône Masterclass
Twin Cities Wine Education presents a special night of amazing winesWines of the Southern Rhône MasterclassFeaturing an incredible range of rarely opened bottles including amazing Chateauneuf du Pape The wines of the Southern Rhone were the first to bring me to tears, when I was handed a glass by a mentor in the early 1990's. It was a Gigondas. I still remember how it smelled and how it made it me feel. Like any great wine, it brought more questions forward than…
Find out more »Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs: A Complete Overview
Twin Cities Wine Education is proud to present a special night of incredible Oregon Pinot Noirs!Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs: A Complete OverviewWe'll start with the formation of the complex geology of the Willamette Valley and how different soils express themselves in the wines. Beginning with the Missoula Flood (or more accurately, floods), we will detail the four main soil types of the region, how they came to be, and what they bring to the wine (paying specific attention to the…
Find out more »February 2020
Valentine’s Sparkling Wine and Port class (by candlelight, of course)
A perfect way to spend Valentine's night, learning all about sparkling wines and port wines from sommelier Jason Kallsen.Twin Cities Wine Education is proud to present a special night of candlelight, romantic music, and tons of wine education featuring amazing sparkling wines and Ports.VALENTINE'S SPARKLING WINE AND PORT CLASS (by candlelight, of course)Goal of the class: To help you learn a ton about two important categories in the wine world, while having a romantic evening and enjoying some amazing selections.Details: Sparkling…
Find out more »Hidden Gems of the Wine World: unlocking the unknown
Twin Cities Wine Education presents a relaxing and educational winter afternoon classHIDDEN GEMS OF THE WINE WORLD: unlocking the unknown**Outstanding wines you've probably never heard of or experienced **I’m happy to announce the return of the Hidden Gems of the Wine World, always one of the great eye-openers for students of the vine.In this class we will experience NONE of the following: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio/Bianco/Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, or Nebbiolo. What’s left? Only…
Find out more »March 2020
Natural and Orange Wines: Everything you need to know
Join sommelier Jason Kallsen for a night of tasting and learning about the most misunderstood topics in wine: Natural and Orange wines!Twin Cities Wine presents a special night of important and accurate information on two very imporant parts of the wine world.Natural and Orange wines: everything you need to know.These are two categories of the wine world that are currently hot. Very hot. And full of misinformation. What makes a wine "natural" as opposed to organic, biodynamic, or sustainable? Can…
Find out more »Intro to Wine Series: WINESPEAK
The best "Intro to Wine" class available, and our most popular class. Presented to over 12,000 students. Learn how to talk the talk of wine!Our most popular class and the best wine fundamentals class out there!The Intro to Wine series: "WINESPEAK"Presented by Certified Sommelier Jason KallsenThe 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!…
Find out more »Intro to Wine series: SECRETS OF THE SOMM (Deductive wine tasting)
Learn how sommeliers use aroma and flavor profiles to deduce the qualities and identity of a wine. A great class to sharpen your senses!Our most popular class and the best wine fundamentals class out there!The Intro to Wine series: SECRETS OF THE SOMM - an introduction to deductive wine tasting and wine certification programsPresented by Certified Sommelier Jason Kallsen, founder and owner of Twin Cities Wine EducationWe're experiencing the rise of the 'sommelier culture' in the United States. It started…
Find out more »Intro to Wine series: EUROPE PART ONE (France, Italy, and Spain)
A detailed overview of the wines of France, Italy, and Spain including main regions, key varieties, and buying advice!The best class around to introduce you to the key wine countries of Europe.The Intro to Wine series: EUROPE PART ONE, the wines and regions of France, Italy, and SpainPresented by Certified Sommelier Jason Kallsen, founder and owner of Twin Cities Wine EducationWhen you first start to learn about wine, it is easier to learn about California, Australian, and South American wines…
Find out more »Intro to Wine series: SCIENCE OF WINE AND FLAVOR
Twin Cities Wine Education presents a great night of learning the complexities of wine and flavor pairingsThe Intro to Wine series:THE SCIENCE OF WINE AND FLAVORTime to geek out. Let’s talk acids, alcohols, tannin, yeast strains, photosynthesis, fermentations, and the science of food and wine pairing.In this one of a kind 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,…
Find out more »Intro to Wine series: EUROPE PART TWO (Portugal, Germany, Austria, more!)
A detailed overview of the wines of France, Italy, and Spain including main regions, key varieties, and buying advice! The best class around to introduce you to the key wine countries of Europe. The Intro to Wine series: EUROPE PART TWO, the wines and regions of Portugal, Germany, Austria, Greece, and more. Presented by Certified Sommelier Jason Kallsen, founder and owner of Twin Cities Wine Education When you first start to learn about wine, it is easier to learn about…
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