Upcoming Events
None right now, but stay posted, more are in the works!
June 17, 2026ย |ย 7:00pm EST
Judgement of Paris 50th Anniversary Blind Tasting Event
Itโs been 50 years since the Judgement of Paris changed wine forever, when California wines unexpectedly outperformed some of Franceโs most iconic producers in a blind tasting that stunned the industry.
In this experience, you wonโt just hear that story, youโll step into it! Taste blind, compare styles, and start to understand what made that moment so surprising, and why it still shapes how we evaluate wine today.
Past Events
March 24, 2026ย |ย 7:30pm EST
Oak, Malolactic, & Lees
Oak, malolacticโฆ or lees? Can you taste whatโs shaping your wineโs texture and flavor? In this one-hour workshop, youโll taste three wines side-by-side in a single blind comparison, each highlighting oak, malolactic conversion, or lees contact. Learn how to identify each influence, why winemakers use them, and how they impact aroma, flavor, body, balance, and classic styles. By the end, youโll confidently spot these cellar choices on the palate. This is an essential blind tasting skill and a deeper way to understand your wine beyond the grape.
October 30, 2025ย |ย 7:30pm EST
Residual Sugar Identification
Sweet, off-dry, or dessert-level… can you taste the difference? In this one-hour workshop, youโll compare three wines at different sweetness levels (30 g/L, 100 g/L, 200 g/L). Learn to detect sugar on the palate, how it balances with acidity and body, and the key styles and classifications. By the end, youโll confidently identify sweetness in wine, an essential blind tasting skill and a deeper key to understanding balance.