Join us two days before the FIFA World Cup Final, held this year a mere 10 miles across the Hudson River, for a different kind of championship run. Spain, France, England, Argentina, Germany, Brazil: each a football powerhouse with a good shot at taking this summer’s premier global sporting title; and each ALSO a notable producer of quality wine. We’ll explore how each country expresses its unique identity through indigenous grape varieties, terroir and winemaking techniques, and taste representative wines from each country in thoughtful side-by-side comparisons, until, together, we crown our own champion. Traverse the world of wine through a curated global sampling of vinous diversity and deliciousness.
Class is 2 hours long, featuring an interactive format, with questions welcomed by seasoned instructor Adrian Murcia.
What you can expect:
- 1 Welcome wine
- 6 Tasting pours of wine, one each from Spain, France, England, Argentina, Germany and Brazil
- Palate-cleansing bread and cheese.
- A bonus pour of wine to taste in the store after class.
- A 20% discount on all wines tasted to use in-store after class
What you will learn:
- An overview of the wine cultures of each country
- The winemaking styles and traditions that make each of the countries unique
- The major differences and similarities among their specific terroirs
- Serving, ageing and food pairing suggestions for each wine
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Style: Lecture + Tasting
Good for: soccer enthusiasts, wine lovers, new exciting wine classes, unexpected learning
