WELCOME BACK TO (WINE) SCHOOL!
Our crowd-favorite series of wine classes continues. Enjoy a wine tasting and fascinating lecture with Acanto’s Wine Director & Certified Italian Wine Expert Torrence O’Haire, and earn new confidence in the field of Italian wine!
TASTING OF FOUR WINES | WEDNESDAYS FROM 5:30-6:30PM
*space is limited
SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 5
PASSAPORTO: FRIULI - Part One - the Whites of the Adriatic Alps | 55
Our team just flew back from Trieste, and boy, are our livers tired! As we transition into our holiday season Passaporto, celebrating the cuisine and wine of Venezia, the northern Adriatic and Istria, let's kick off with a study of the fascinating wines of the region. We begin with the rich and regal white wines - some of Italy's boldest and most unique - and are excited to share stories of our Friulian travels!
NOVEMBER 12
PASSAPORTO: FRIULI - Part Two - the Reds of the Adriatic Alps | 55
We continue our adventure into Friulian wine with a study of the regional reds - a delicious mash-up of indigenous and international grapes. Join us to explore the history, cuisine, and wine culture of this beautiful region, and learn what makes the wines of the far northeast particularly special!
NOVEMBER 19
Holiday Like a Pro: How to Pair Food and (Italian) Wine | 45
“Red with meat, white with fish” is the least useful phrase we’re all taught. As we charge forward into a season full of incredible eating, learn some real skills from an actual chef-sommelier on how to know what bottle to serve or bring to win every holiday dinner opportunity in the weeks ahead!
NOVEMBER 26
NO CLASS
DECEMBER 3
"The Fancy Stuff": What Makes Wine Expensive, and How to Buy the Best Gifts | 60
It's the time of year where people pull out the "big bottles", bring something "extra special" to dinner, or plan a perfect gift for a wine nerd. But "expensive" doesn't mean good, and "famous" isn't the same as "high quality"; join us for a class and discussion on understanding what goes into making an "expensive" wine, and how to navigate the pitfalls and promises of the field of "fine wine buying"
