Fall 2008 Class Schedule 
Monday, July 28, 2008, 11:23 AM - Wine Classes
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Fall 2008 Wine Class Schedule - All Sundays

at the Warwick Seattle Hotel, 401 Lenora Street

full details are available by clicking on the red highlighted link



Introduction to Wine Series

Classes may be taken singly or as the entire series

September 7th – The History of Wine

September 14th – Wine Term Glossary, Grapes, Basics of Viticulture and Winemaking

September 21st - Spain

September 28th – Italy

October 5th - France

October 12th – New World Wines

October 19th – Wine/Food pairing, Germany



Pronounce European Wines with Confidence - October 26th



Italy In-Depth: The Center (Tuscany, Umbria, etc.) – November 2nd



Italy In-Depth: The North (Piedmont, Veneto, etc.) – November 9th



7th Annual Champagne & Caviar Celebration – November 16th



The Story of Ancient Wine: Myth, Mystery and Religion – November 23rd



All about Port! Wine Tasting and Seminar – December 7th



Bordeaux In-Depth: The Left Bank – December 14th



Bordeaux In-Depth: The Right Bank – December 21st



No Classes on November 30th or December 28th



Introduction to Wine Series begins January 4, 2009!







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The wines of the Rhone Valley March 2nd and 9th 
Sunday, March 2, 2008, 06:30 PM - Wine Classes
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Sommelier Arnie Millan will host a two-part series of classes which will focus on the wines of the Rhone, their history and their effects on the world of wine. The first class, on Sunday March 2nd, features the Northern Rhone Valley from Cote-Rotie to Saint-Peray. The second class, on Sunday March 9th, explores the Southern Rhone Valley with its great villages dominated by the renowned Chateauneuf-du-Pape.



The Rhone Valley is home to some of France's greatest wines, from noble Hermitage in the North to Chateauneuf-du-Pape in the South. The ancient Greeks and Romans planted vines here. Local princes and militia erected watchtowers to guard against invasions of the notorious Saracens from Spain. The Papacy moved here for a brief but unforgettable period, thereafter bringing great prestige to the area.



In short, this is a region with a wondrous past yet whose present achievements in wine attract the world's attention. The wines of the Rhone continue to exert a huge influence on wines being produced around the world, from Washington State to Australia and South Africa.



We will taste 6-8 wines per class from most of the greatest appellations. The classes begin at 4:00 p.m. and end at 6:00 p.m. each Sunday at the Warwick Seattle Hotel at 401 South Lenora in downtown Seattle. Cost is $79 for each class or $140 for the two-class series.

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