New England Wine School

Monthly Wine Programs AT OUR REGULAR SESSIONS, YOU WILL... ~ Learn the 'language of wine' ~ ~ Learn to identify your preferences ~ ~ Feel more comfortable talking about wine ~ ~ Explore the wine and food connection! ~ ~ Meet fun people with similar interests! ~ TAKE ONE, TAKE THEM ALL ! ~~~ $65 per person~~~ includes wine, food, class materials and tax (PLEASE NOTE: tip is not included) We use blind tastings of the wines in each class. This encourages thoughtful examination of the wine and conversation. Join us for a fun and educational evening as we blind taste 6 wines in 3 flights then pair them with dishes prepared by the Executive Chef. In each class we will explore the topic du jour as well as the wine & food connection. Learn the language of wine in a friendly, relaxed environment and meet others with similar interests. You will become more confident when ordering wine in a restaurant or describing your preferences at your local wine shop. All levels of wine knowledge are welcome. This is an incredible value! Reservations and prepayment are required. 24 hour cancellation for a full credit toward a future class. We ask that you do not apply perfume or cologne prior to class. Credit cards can be used only with on-line pre-registration (not at the class) Payment by check may be mailed to: New England Wine School PO Box 1157 Bristol, RI 02809 (401) 487-9678 The New England Wine School is a non-degree granting program. Please come join us!
	2008 ~~~~~~~~~~JANUARY~~~~~~~~~~ Wine 101 Providence: Wednesday, January 31 6:00-8:00ish We will focus on basic techniques of wine tasting and assumes little or no wine experience. Learn how to analyze the color, aroma and taste of any wine. Each wine will be paired with specially selected dishes to illustrate wine and food pairing principles. By learning the “language of wine” everyone will feel more comfortable in exploring a wine store or a restaurant wine list. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~FEBRUARY~~~~~~~~~~ The West Coast Providence: Wednesday, February 28 6:00-8:00ish $65 plus tip Compare superb wines from the different regions in California, Washington and Oregon. Red selections include Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Zinfandel. Featured white varietals will be Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. ~~~~~~~~~~~MARCH~~~~~~~~~~~ Seafood Friendly Wines Providence: Wednesday, March 28 6:00-8:00ish $65 plus tip We will sample wines from around the world that work perfectly with seafood. Closer to home, taste local wines that always highlight the catch of the day. Our red wine selections will demonstrate that the old rule "white wines with fish" misses the boat when it comes to sound advice. ~~~~~~~~APRIL~~~~~~~~~~~ The Lands Down Under: Australia and New Zealand Providence: Wednesday, April 25 6:00-8:00ish $65 plus tip We will focus on the grape types that are making these regions very popular in the U.S., including Australian Shiraz, Chardonnay and Riesling and New Zealand’s Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. ~~~~~~~~~MAY~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ JUNE ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~JULY~~~~~~~~ Chile & Argentina Providence: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 6:00-8:00ish $65 plus tip Learn why these countries have the perfect climate and geography for grape growing.Taste wines that are distinctive to these lands, such as Carmenere and Sauvignon Blanc from Chile and Malbec from Argentina.
	~~~~~~~AUGUST~~~~~~~~ Italy Providence: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 6:00-8:00ish $65 plus tip We face an impossible task in trying to capture the essence of this country’s wines, considering the hundreds of grape types and multitude of geographic regions that exist. We will taste summer whites from the north and light, fruity reds such as barbera. These will be serve as a strong contrast to the hearty reds from the southern regions, including sangiovese and nebbiolo ~~~~~~~SEPTEMBER~~~~~~~~ France Providence: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 6:00-8:00ish $65 plus tip The earliest history of French wine goes back to the 6th century BCE, and many of France's regions count their wine-making history to Roman times. France is the source of many grape varieties (such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah), several winemaking practices, and the names of many French wine regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne are widely known. Experience the bracing acidity of the real Chablis and a Sauvignon Blanc. No journey through France is complete without tasting their Pinot Noir. Experience the origins of "Old World"!
	~~~~OCTOBER~~~~ Sparkling Wines from Around the World Providence: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 6:00-8:00ish $65 plus tip Traditionally our most festive class of the year, we will compare sparkling wines from Italy, France, Spain and the U.S. Learn how these wines are made and see if you can distinguish “methode champenoise” from the less expensive bulk methods. This class will prepare you for your holiday gift shopping.
PAST CLASS TOPICS...AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE.
	- Washington State - This class zeroes in on the superb merlots and syrahs that rival California and often surpass them for value. - Germany & Austria - Taste world class riesling, gewurztraminer and gruner veltliner. These versatile food wines range from bone dry to late harvest desserts. If you believe that Blue Nun is a representative of German wines, you need to attend this class. - Washington State *Look out California, here we come!* - This class zeroes in on the superb merlots and syrahs that rival California and often surpass them for value.
	- Spain - Some of the most exciting and affordable wines in the world are coming from this country. We will enjoy sparkling wine, crisp whites from the albarino grape & earthy reds made from the temprañillo & garnacha. All of these wines are perfectly suited to the native cuisine and combine for a do not miss class.
	- Portugal - We will enjoy the distinctive white wines like vinho verde, sprity & perfect with the salty seafood of this country. The earthy reds are also unique, made from grapes such as touriga nacional. The class will conclude with fortified wines like madeira, which was used to toast our Declaration of Independence, & of course ports. - South Africa *Diamonds in a bottle* - The end of apartheid has opened the world to this country's 300 year old wine tradition. It has made great strides in the past decade with chenin blanc, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and pinotage. Valentine's Day Preview Wines that say "I Love You" Do you know what wine selections really enhance this romantic holiday? Taste wines especially selected for Valentine’s Day, include sparkling wines, dry rose’s and dessert wines. Learn about each of these different wine styles and how they pair beautifully with food. - Central and Southeastern Europe - We will focus on Hungary, Bulgaria and Greece, which feature grapes not found elsewhere. Singular in character, these wines are unforgettable.
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