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Past Wine Tasting Seminars & ClassesWe at UnCork-It understand that some of the items we offer for sale are intimidating to those of us who have not dedicated our lives to the study of these items. Our goal is to help educate our customers so that they feel comfortable and knowledgeable when deciding what item they should purchase. Wine 101 Seminar COGNAC SEMINAR & TASTING! The National Educator for Pierre Ferrand & Landy will teach this class as you sip & enjoy their products. Joins us for a fun & informative Cognac Seminar & Tasting Learn all about the Process of making Cognac along with the Taste, Nose, and characteristic qualities of this beautiful beverage. Taste several top quality cognacs from Pierre Ferrand & Landy as you enjoy cheese & crackers in our informal tasting room. Seating is limited. Please sign up at our customer Service Desk or call 312-321-9400 to reserve your seat. All participants will receive 10% off purchases of Cognacs tasted the evening of the class. AUSTRALIAN WINE TASTING
Friday, November 17, 2006 7:00 PM. to 8:30 PM. $20/person Join David Muster the National Sales Manager for Lion Nathan Wine Group Taste 2 of Australian wine icons - St. Hallelett & Petaluma. David will be pouring these outstanding wines from his portfolios as well as wines from his private cellar. Seating is limited. To reserve your seat call 312-321-9400 or register at our Customer Service Desk. (There is a 48 hour cancellation policy.) Private Champagne Tasting at UnCorkIt! You are invited to join us for a special Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting! Sample bubbly from around the world while enjoying gourmet cheese, crackers and appetizers. We will be closing the store early for this exciting event. Come and taste the different flavors and characteristics of of Champagnes and Sparkling Wines from all different regions and countries of the world. Learn from the experts who will be pouring their products. This is a private tasting so sign up early. Names will be checked at the door. Sorry no walk-ins. To purchase your your tickets call 312-321-9400 or stop in at our Customer Service Desk. UnCorkIt's! Wine 101 Class Class seating is limited. To reserve your seat, payment needs to be made in advance. Sign up at our Customer Service Desk or call 312-321-9400. D.C. Flynt - Master of Wine Take an amazing tour of Burgundy and Champagne with D.C Flynt, Master of Wine and fine wine importer. Mr. Flynt will be presenting selections from his portfolio of Burgundy and Champagne estates, and demystifying these fascinating, and sometimes confusing, regions of France. If you only attend one seminar all year, make it this one - you will learn an incredible amount about Pinot Noir from a true expert in a direct and easy to understand manner. Fee $10 includes hors d'ouvres prepared by our Deli Department. Wine 101 - Welcome to Wine! with the Winediva Learn to swirl, sniff, and sip like a pro! Taste the six major grapes of the world and enjoy a lively lesson with Christine Blumer, "The Winediva", from Winediva Enterprises. Gain command of basic wine vocabulary and tasting technique while discovering the great wine producing countries of the world. Bring all your questions about wine and food pairing, storage, sulfites, or any other vexing wine dilemma. Class fee $25. Go to http://www.winedivaent.com/ for more information about the Winediva!
Laurel Glen Tasting and Seminar Laurel Glen is one of California's shining stars and we're pleased to have Arya Campbell here to show a range of wines from this estate. In addition to their fine California estate selections, Laurel Glen also produces Terra Rosa of Argentina. Seminar limited to 30 attendees - $5.00 fee covers cost of wines, printed information, and appetizers provided by our Deli Department. All seminars are held in our on-site tasting room. Seidelberg Tasting and Seminar This seminar introduces our customers to the fine wines of Seidelberg and De Leuwen Jagt, presided over by winery owner Roland Seidel. Mr. Seidel will take us through his wines, give an overview on the state of the South African wine industry, and answer all questions. Seminar limited to 30 attendees - $5.00 fee covers cost of wines, printed information, and appetizers provided by our Deli Department. All seminars held in our on-site tasting room. ITALY'S FAMOUS RED WINES NORTHERN ITALIAN WINES: INTENSE WHITES AND REGAL
REDS TUSCANY: AN OVERVIEW Pinot Pride Discover the most food friendly grape in the world. Pinot Noir is an elegant match for most any cuisine. Get the inside scoop on why this supple and sexy wine delights and confounds winemakers around the world. Taste some great examples from its native Burgundy to emerging superstars in New Zealand. You will now understand what all the hype is about Pinot Noir and why the sales of this wine have doubled in the past few years. Welcome to Wine - Wine 101 Learn to swirl, sniff, and sip like a pro! Taste the six ''noble'' grapes of the world and discover what all the fuss is about. Gain Command of basic wine vocabulary and tasting technique. Bring all your questions about wine and food pairings, storage, or any other wine questions. You will feel more comfortable with all your wine decisions after this fun informative class. The Great Red Grapes and their Wines The Wines of France: A Primer The Wines of California: A Primer The Basics of Wine The Great White Grapes and their Wines The Great Red Grapes and their Wines The Wines of France: A Primer Thursday November 3rd 7:00-8:30 P.M. Join us for a night of education, fun, and appetizers in this exciting 1:30 minute class. David represents several wines from Australia as well as some other wines. David will take you through the entire process of winemaking in a fun informative way as you sip and learn about the wines he is pouring. David will pour wines from St Hallett including Faith Shiraz, and Blackwell Shiraz. He will also be pouring Witherhills (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Nior. In addition to the above he will pour and explain Petaluma Riesling. David welcomes group involvement and questions as his passion for good wine is evident to all that meet him. Learn about the body of a wine, the legs, nose, tannins, flavors and more. Leave this class with a true understanding of the entire process of a good wine. You will be able to taste flavors and notice life in your wine that you would have never noticed before. This class is great for beginners as well as sophisticated consumers. Ladies, David is very good looking so book early! Class size isa maximum of 40 people. Class is filled on a first come first serve basis and your seat will be reserved after it is paid for. Feel free to call our Customer Service Desk at 312-321-9400 or you may just stop in and sign up. Everyone who attends will be issued a coupon good for 5% off any of the wines tasted. Coupons are only valid the night of the class so please use them that evening if you want to purchase any of the above wines. Wine Appreciation 101 Become better equipped at finding wine that suites your
taste. Knowing just a bit about your food preferences and how you
take your coffee can help guide you towards the wines that you would
prefer. This introductory course covers the basic components in wine
that give it flavor, texture and body. Sip wines and fully understand
the body, aroma, and taste of each wine and how they differ from others.
Once you learn the basics you will feel much more comfortable
in all your choices and you will much better understand that wine
is not as complicated as you may think. Don't be intimidated any longer,
Demystify wine- take the journey. Wines for Winter When we hibernate for those long winter months, there's
nothing better than having some full-bodied, soul satisfying, deep
red wine to sip by the fireplace. Sip and learn about some of the
rich red wines that pair nicely to winter dishes and make cold weather
a bit easier to tolerate. Learn the flavors profiles of the wines
and some producers that offer great quality at great values. Wine
is very seasonal and is often misunderstood as educated consumers
know that wines are seasonal. By learning about the vast assortment
of Reds you will comprehend and appreciate how complex and wonderful
rich wines can be. Laura welcomes group involvement and will be happy
to answer any of your questions. Friday, October 14th from 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. Join us for this great seminar with host Kathy Benziger. Kathy is one of the family members of this great wine making family and will teach this 1:30 minute class. Learn from seed to glass the techniques that her family has used throughout the years. Kathy will introduce you to all her family wines including their high end Tribute line. Learn the varieties of grapes, soil, and all secrets (well most of them) that gives Benziger wines the quality name that they have. Kathy will pour several varieties of her wines and explain to you each and every taste and quality that goes into their products. She will introduce you to their newest lines and be happy to answer any of your questions. This seminar will include appetizers and one on one discussion with Kathy. The class size is limited to 38 and will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Everyone who attends will get a 5% off coupon good for purchases on all items tasted during the class. Coupons will only be valid the day of the tasting so please use them that night. To reserve your seat please call 312-321-9400 and our customer service person will take your reservation. Or if you wish just stop in and ask at the customer service desk. Don't be shy - ask Kathy to sign that special bottle you buy and make it a collector item! Tuesday, September 13th from 7:00-8:30 P.M. Join us for a special tasting of Kenwood wines, Valley of the Moon wines, and Jack London wines. David will give a 1:30 minute class on Kenwood Vineyards wine making process from A-Z. He will pour wines from all three brands and explain in detail the process, flavors, characteristics, and all other information about each variety. Learn the variety's of grapes, soil, and the entire process from seed to glass. David will explain each specific taste as you sip each of the wines and enjoy appetizers in this private setting. Seats are limited and are sold on a first come first serve basis. The cost of the seminar is $35.00 per person and tables seat 7 people. Everyone who attends will get a 5% off coupon good on any of the wines discussed and tasted. Coupons are valid for the night of the tasting only so please use them after the class if you are interested in purchasing any items. To purchase a seat in this exciting class please call 312-321-9400 and our Customer service person will put your name on the list. You can also sign up in the store at our Customer service desk. For more details please call and ask for George or Michael. |