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The Cork Tasting Room is space for wine tastings, classes and private events. Our Fundamentals Series will teach you the basics of wine, regions, varietals, winemaking and wine and food pairings.
To find out more about our Region and Varietal-Specific Classes, Visit our Events Page!
The first of our four-part Wine Fundamentals series takes you, the casual wine drinker, into the basics of the wonderful world of wine. Start your wine journey by discovering the basic differences in types of grapes, styles and regions, and explore wine-tasting with an eye toward finding out which wines you enjoy the most. (Approx. 1 1/2hours. Cost is $45.)
In this class you will:
- Discover the differences between grape varietals
- Use your senses to evaluate wine -swirl, sniff & sip
- Learn basic wine vocabulary
- Explore wine regions
- Learn about wine storage and serving techniques
Saturday October 1: 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Tuesday, October 4: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Contact us at classes@corkdc.com to sign up!
The second class in the Wine Fundamentals series takes the next step beyond the basics and more into the world of wine. Building on Level I, you will learn about and sample more grape varietals and begin to differentiate stylistic variations among various wine regions. You will also learn how to begin training your palate to identify the additional aspects of wine aromas and flavors. (Approx. 1 1/2 hours. Cost is $45.)
In this class you will:
- Learn more about grape varietals and their differences
- Differentiate wine-making styles and their affect on wine
- Enhance your ability to analyze and talk about wine: smells, tastes, styles and regional differences
- Feel comfortable buying wine in a store or restaurant
Saturday October 8: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Contact us at classes@corkdc.com to sign up!
The third installment in the Wine Fundamentals series goes beyond the basics to start comparing the true difference of terroir or "sense of place." You will learn how soil, climate, elevation, growing techniques and the hand of the winemaker all contribute to what finally ends up in the bottle. This class will also teach you how to analyze these factors and learn how to compare stylistic and regional differences. (Approx. 1 1/2 hours. Cost is $45.)
In this class you will:
- Learn to compare different wine styles by grape, region, wine making process
- Explore how to use your senses to detect more subtle notes in a wine and be able to describe them
- Delve into the philosophy behind food and wine pairing Learn more about grape varietals and their differences
Saturday October 15: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Contact us at classes@corkdc.com to sign up!
The final installment in the Wine Fundamentals series rounds out your initial plunge into the world of wine by refining your ability to analyze and differentiate regional and stylistic variations of wine. You will learn how to build a menu of food and wine pairings and be confident in your ability to identify many different aspects of the wines you enjoy. (Approx. 1 1/2 hours. Cost is $55.)
In this class you will:
- Discern subtle differences between the wines tasted throughout the series
- Analyze a wine's components and how these relate to food
- Taste wine with food to discover how different flavors work together
- Put all the knowledge from this series together to confidently pair wine with food and plan a dinner with wine pairings
Saturday October 22: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Contact us at classes@corkdc.com to sign up!