July 2010

 

Newburyport Wine Tasting Harbor Cruise
Friday July 9, 2010 7:00-8:30

 

Portsmouth Wine Tasting Harbor Cruise
Thursday July 22, 2010 7:00-8:30

 

 


 

 

August 2010

 

Newburyport Wine Tasting Harbor Cruise
Friday August 13, 2010 7:00-8:30

 

Portsmouth Wine Tasting Harbor Cruise
Thursday August 26, 2010 7:00-8:30

 

 


 

 

September 2010

 

Newburyport Wine Tasting Harbor Cruise
Friday September 10, 2010 6:30-8:00

 

Portsmouth Wine Tasting Harbor Cruise
Thursday September 23, 2010 6:30-8:00

 

Making "Scents" of Wine
Tuesday September 28, 2010 6:30-8:00

 

 


 

 

October 2010

 

Fine Wine on a Tight Budget
Tuesday October 5, 2010 6:30-8:00pm

 

Portsmouth Wine Tasting Harbor Cruise
Friday October 8, 2010 3:00-5:30
Fall foliage wine tasting cruise

 

Wine and Cheese Workshop
Monday October 19, 2010 6:30-8:00pm

 

Under the Tuscan Sun
Thursday October 28, 2010 6:30-8:00pm

 

 

 

 

All classes held at Southern New Hampshire University Pease International 231 Corporate drive Portsmouth.


Making "Scents" of Wine
Date: September 28, 2010
Time: 6:30pm to 8pm
Cost: $25.00


Have you ever wondered what is meant by wine descriptions such as Chardonnay with characteristics of melon and honey? Or Cabernet with leather and tobacco? In this unique tasting and learning experience, you will discover how to identify a wide range of aromas and flavors that naturally occur in fine wine. As a participant, you will work with a number of different elements as you explore the characteristics of at least five wine varieties. To enhance the experience and assure individualized attention, the number of participants is limited.

 

Fine Wine on a Tight Budget
Date: October 5, 2010
Time: 6:30pm to 8pm
Cost: $25.00


Learn about what makes a great value in a wine and how to spot it.


 

Wine and Cheese Workshop
Date: October 19, 2010
Time: 6:30pm to 8pm
Cost: $35.00


 

Under the Tuscan Sun
Date:October 28, 2010
Time: 6:30pm to 8pm
Cost: $35.00


As we prepare for our trip to Tuscany we will get the basics of this fine wine region and further understand the wine making styles and the grapes used to make these amazing wines. Even if you are not joining us on our journey to Tuscany this will be a great introduction to the wines of Italy!!

 

Wine tasting for the complete beginner
Date:November 18, 2010
Time: 6:30pm to 8pm
Cost: $25.00


How to taste wine and why. Have fun in this interactive class where we approach wine without the snobbery. Come and relax and really understand why we sniff, sip and spit!

 

Understanding Bordeaux and Meritage
Date:December 2, 2010
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Cost: $65.00


A 2 hour class focused on the wonderful world of Bordeaux. We will explore the history, grape types, soil, winemakers style as well as taste some great examples of Bordeaux. If you are a wine lover or maybe just a Francophile then this is a class not to be missed. $65.00

 

Wine and Chocolate
Date:December 16, 2010
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Cost: $35.00


Decadence! This class will give you some fundamentals in food and wine pairing as well as the divine pairings of chocolate and wine.