Sparkling Wine Master Class: Global

Weeks 1, 4, 5 | Days Vary | Location Varies | Ages 21 and up

We will cover six sparkling wines from Champagne, greater France, Germany, Cava, Prosecco, and California. Over the course of the tasting and education, you will broaden your understanding of sparkling wine production, its effect on the end product and understand key styles from each given region. Each of the six wine selections consists of an approximately 2-ounce pour.

Class Times

Samuel Whitmore

Join sommelier, WSET level 3 certificate in wine and wine merchant Samuel Whitmore for a season-long exploration of wines from around the world. Samuel brings 13 years of winery management in California and eleven years as owner of Bag & String Wine Merchants. With a deep knowledge of wine making, grape growing, California and international wines — his classes deliver a wealth of wine knowledge.

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What to Expect
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