Swirl
Wine School

 

Swirl Wine Course
Spring 2010

Course Schedule:

 

March 18      

Wine Basics – Wine samples will explore wine attributes - body, acidity, tannins, and oak aging. You’ll learn how to use various openers, proper serving temperatures, how to store wine, the best glasses to use, how to taste wine, and important wine terms.

 

March 25      

Italy – Wine samples will explore the wines of Italy. You’ll learn how to order wine in a restaurant like a pro, get the best from your local wine shop, and read Italian wine labels.

 

April 1           

France – Wine samples will explore the wines of France. We’ll discuss single-varietals vs. blended wines, decanting, reading French wine labels, pronunciation, and vintages.

 

April 8           

New World – Wine samples will explore the wines of the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Chile, and Argentina. You’ll learn about Old World vs. New World wines, wine scores, and screw caps.

 

April 15         

Spain & Portugal – Wine samples will explore the wines of Spain and Portugal. You’ll learn how to pair wine with food, host a wine tasting, and read Spanish and Portuguese wine labels.

 

April 22         

Sparkling Wine – Wine samples will explore sparkling wines from around the world. You’ll learn the different methods of making sparkling wine, how to find bargains, and sparkling wine terms.

 

Location:     

912 Regency Plaza/Mi Famiglia
912 W. St. Germain St., Downtown St. Cloud
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost: $25 per person per class or $125 for the entire course

 

Introducing the Mi Famiglia/Swirl pre-class dinner package - any entrée $20 or under, house salad, one glass of featured red or white wine, and a featured dessert, all for only $25! So, before class enjoy a fabulous dinner at Mi Famiglia. (tax and gratuity not included, sorry no substitutions)

Advance registration is required. Contact Kent at swirl@charter.net to register. Attendees must be 21 or over and show a valid driver’s license.