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Learning about wine: more Wine 101 (and 201) classes coming to SW Ohio
Would you, or someone you know, be interested in learning more about wine?
I can’t think of anyone who could truthfully answer “no” to that question.
And the opportunities are knocking. Consider:
— The Winds Cafe and Wine Cellar in Yellow Springs will host a two-part Wine 101 class on Jan. 31 and Feb. 7. Here’s how the folks at The Winds describe it:
(Do you) enjoy wine but feel intimated by restaurant wine lists, wine labels and wine store clerks? Want to learn how to describe, in wine terms, the elements of wine you enjoy? Want to learn the 6 noble grapes, taste some interesting wine and food with a group all in the same boat?
If the answer is yes, call the wine cellar at 937-767-9441 for reservations or more information. The two-part classes are scheduled for 3 p.m. on Jan. 31 and Feb. 7. The $90 cost covers both.
— Bella Vino Wine Merchants & Bar in Springboro will offer “Introduction to Wine” on the second Tuesday of the month. Here’s what Bella Vino’s Dave Sauer had to say about it:
We are putting together 3 classes that can be taken in a Series or individually, titled “Intro to Wines” They will fall on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Each class will be $25 per person and will be held at Bella Vino in our private events room. There is a $15 discount if they purchase the Series. The 1st class will be Intro to Wine (Feb 10th): This is an overview class Classic Varietals How to read wine labels Basic terminology Learn to how to taste wine Taste 6 - 8 wines
The 2nd class: Learning to Taste White Wines (March 10th): White varietals Regions of white wines Understanding white wine labels Taste 6 - 8 wines The 3rd class: Learning to Taste Red Wines (April 14th) Red varietals Regions of Red wines Understanding Red wine labels Taste 6 - 8 wines
I will also have a more specific class on the 4th Tuesday of the Month. These classes will revolve around specific regions or varietals. They will also be $25 per person held at Bella Vino in our private events room. First one is Feb 24th South American Wines.
For more information on the Bella Vino tastings, call 937-748-3807.
The American Wine School we told you about several months back — it’s based in Cleveland and operated by Fairborn native Marianne Frantz — is coming to Dayton, at least for a series of classes April 24 and 25 to be held at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in at The Greene in Beavercreek.
The class schedule includes “Wine 101: How to Taste Like a Pro,” April 24th from 6pm-8pm; “Varietals I: The World’s Classic Grapes,” April 25th from 1pm-3pm; and “Varietals II: Flavor Profiling Around the Globe,” April 25th from 4pm - 6pm. Price: $45 per person or $100 per person for all three classes. Each class includes a power-point presentation followed by a tutored tasting of 6-8 wines. Take a look at the school’s web site class schedule or contact Marianne at mfrantz@americanwineschool.com, or call (216) 831-9919.
Frantz, by the way, launched a school dedicated to wine education in 2002. Originally known as the Cleveland Wine School, the organization expanded to markets across the country under the name American Wine School.
I emailed Frantz and asked why she selected Dayton for a class. Here was her reply:
“Dayton is known in the wine industry as a wine-savvy market. Further, over the past two years, the American Wine School has received many inquires through its blog and website looking for course availability in the Dayton area. Lastly, it is a market I’m familar with as I’m originally from Fairborn, Ohio.”
If I’m missing any Wine 101-type classes or tastings, please do post a comment and let us know about them.
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