Events

This is it!  The BIGGEST party of the Summer!  This is a repeat of the party that started it all - We're going back to London to see if we are named "Best Wine by the Glass List (without Coravin) in the World" for the second year in a row!  We were just awarded the North American title, but we need to represent KC and head back over the pond!

We're pulling out the stops and opening birth year wines, Big bottles, and even BIGGER bottles - that's right! - we're opening a Balthazar of 2002 Heritage Vineyard Zinfandel made by Ehren Jordan while he was at Turley (That's 12 Liters!)!

This will work like all our parties - we'll have some cheese & charcuterie available, but we recommend eating before you come (or feel free to order in some food).  If you bring a bottle to share the cost is $150/person; if you don't bring a bottle to share it is $200/person.

Norm will be acting as DJ and if Doug Frost can make it out we'll have dueling DJs!

Help us get to London and drink up some amazing wines with amazing people!

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Cost: $95

Description: Learn to identify structure, balance, and flavors in wine using professional tasting techniques. 

Objectives: - Understand the components of wine - Practice structured tasting (sight, smell, taste) - Learn basic wine vocabulary 

Key Concepts: Acidity, Tannin, Alcohol, Body, Sweetness, Finish 

Wines to Taste: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon 

Activities: Guided tasting, aroma identification with scent jars 

Takeaway Tips: Look, swirl, sniff, sip, and think!

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Cost: $95

Description: Compare the traditions and styles of Europe with wines from newer wine-producing regions. 

Objectives: - Recognize stylistic differences - Learn about terroir and winemaking choices 

Key Concepts: Terroir, Tradition, Ripeness, Oak Usage 

Wines to Taste: Burgundy vs Oregon Pinot Noir, Bordeaux vs Napa Cab, Rioja vs Argentine Malbec 

Activities: Side-by-side tastings 

Takeaway Tips: Old World often = earth/minerality; New World = fruit/oak

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Cost: $95

Description: Demystify global wine labels to help you shop smarter.

Objectives: - Understand common terms and formats - Learn label clues for quality, region, and style

Key Concepts: AOC, DOCG, AVA, Varietal vs Regional

Wines to Taste: Alsace Riesling, Chianti Classico, Bordeaux, Napa Chardonnay, Rioja

Activities: Label decoding worksheet

Takeaway Tips: Region can tell you more than the grape!

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Cost: $95

Description: Learn the key rules to create harmonious pairings.

Objectives: - Understand how acidity, tannin, and sweetness interact with food - Taste contrasting and complementary pairings

Key Concepts: Match or contrast, Intensity, Flavor bridges

Wines to Taste: Dry Riesling, Sancerre, Sparkling Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Port 

Activities: Tasting bites with each wine (cheese, citrus, salty snacks, chocolate)

Takeaway Tips: Acid loves acid, tannin loves fat, sweet loves spicy

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Cost: $95

Description: Hone your senses and test your skills through blind tasting.

Objectives: - Identify wine by structure and aroma - Practice deductive reasoning

Key Concepts: Tasting grid, Typical profiles, Deductive method

Wines to Taste: 4–6 mystery wines (mixed styles)

Activities: Use WSET/CMS-style tasting sheets

Takeaway Tips: Focus on structure first, flavors second

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Cost: $95

Description: From steely Chablis to creamy Napa — understanding oak, climate, and style.

Objectives: - Explore regional differences - Learn about winemaking influences

Key Concepts: Malolactic Fermentation, Oak Aging, Cool vs Warm Climate

Wines to Taste: Chablis, White Burgundy, California Chardonnay, Oregon Chardonnay, South African Chardonnay 

Activities: Compare unoaked and oaked styles

Takeaway Tips: Chardonnay is a winemaker’s grape — highly versatile.

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Cost: $95

Description: A tasting across Burgundy, Oregon, New Zealand, and more.

Objectives: - Discover why Pinot is so prized and challenging

Key Concepts: Delicate tannins, Terroir expression, Aging potential

Wines to Taste: Burgundy, Oregon Pinot Noir, California Pinot Noir, Central Otago Pinot 

Activities: Identify hallmark aromas and texture

Takeaway Tips: Look for elegance over power in great Pinot.

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Cost: $95

Description: A powerful red with many faces — Napa, Bordeaux, Australia, Chile.

Objectives: - Recognize how climate shapes Cab - Understand blending and aging

Key Concepts: Tannin, Oak, Ripeness, Structure

Wines to Taste: Bordeaux Left Bank, Napa Cab, Paso Robles Cab, Coonawarra Cab, Chilean Cab

Activities: Compare young vs mature examples

Takeaway Tips: Great Cab balances power and finesse.

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Cost: $95

Description: Sangiovese, Super Tuscans, and traditional Chianti.

Objectives: - Understand Tuscany’s key appellations

Key Concepts: DOCG, Sangiovese clones, Modern vs Traditional

Wines to Taste: Chianti Classico, Brunello, Super Tuscans and more!

Activities: Pair with Italian bites

Takeaway Tips: Sangiovese is Italy’s star red.

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Cost: $95

Description: Taste and learn what makes the world of sparkling wine so exciting.

Objectives: - Understand different production methods - Compare style, sweetness, and bubbles

Key Concepts: Traditional vs Charmat, Brut vs Demi-Sec, Lees Aging

Wines to Taste: Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Crémant, Sparkling Rosé

Activities: Identify production method by style

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