Spain & Portugal: Classic Wines
- All levels
- 21 and older
- $50
- Live Online via Zoom
- 2 hours & 30 minutes over 2 sessions
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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 wines we 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.
We will also discuss food and wine pairing, some rules regarding the fare of the Iberian peninsula, and how to step outside them whenever you care to. We hope you will join us!
Zoom Details
Fortunately, Covid seems to be in the rearview mirror, but until fifteen people can cram together in a small space, the show must go on (via Zoom). Happily, there are many upsides to virtual classes. These include, but are not limited to:
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
All purchases are non-refundable, but any class registration can be rescheduled up until the day of the first class.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
Students have overwhelmingly positive things to say about classes at Spain & Portugal: Classic Wines. They praise the instructor's knowledge and the well-chosen wines and cheeses. The class is described as informational, relaxed, and fun, with a well-thought-out presentation. Students mention learning a lot and having a great time. They appreciate the opportunity to taste and compare different wines and gain insight into grape regions and wine characteristics. Overall, students highly recommend the class and express a desire to attend future classes. 1. "The class was interesting and lively. I definitely found some new favorite wines." 2. "Was a great class where tasting side by side really helped see the differences and or similarities in wines based in the grape region and so on." 3. "I liked the set-up, the knowledge of the facilitator, and the way he explained things. The cheese, chorizo, jamon, and bread were simply delicious."
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