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Riesling Primer
4/4/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
Riesling is the original noble grape. Examples from Germany and France are considered to be some of the best white wines in the world. In the United States, this has not always been the case. In recent years, Oregon, Washington and New York have been recognized for excellent examples of New World Riesling. If you haven’t tasted Riesling in a few years, join us for a global sampling and discover the true character of this noble grape.
Pinot Primer
4/11/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
When we talk about Pinot we immediate think of Pinot Noir. But this ancient grape is responsible a number of other variations. Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Meunier are just a few of the offspring of Pinot Noir found throughout the Willamette Valley, and Pinot Noir itself is not limited to being just a red wine. A primary component of many sparkling and rosé wines, Pinot Noir shows a level of versatility not found in other grapes. Taste wines made from other members of the Pinot family and discover why Pinot Noir is so important to the Oregon wine industry.
Southern Oregon, the Columbia Gorge and More: Oregon’s “Other” AVAs
4/14/09 from 6-8:30 PM
$45 per person, $35 for Crown Club members
Did you also know that Zinfandel has found a home in the Columbia River Gorge? Did you know that Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Syrah and a whole list of other Spanish, Italian and French varietals are being grown in the Rogue and Umpqua Valleys? This seminar will explore these “other” Oregon wine countries. The Rogue and Umpqua Valleys and the Columbia Gorge may be lesser known than the Willamette Valley, but they hold promise for the future of the Oregon wine industry.
To Cork or not to Cork…
4/18/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
In the past, screw caps were associated inexpensive, poorly made wines. Today, that has all changed. Cork now has competition from screw caps, synthetics, glass and a whole range of other closures. This class will cover the use of alternative closures and examine how they affect the presentation and flavor of wine. We will compare wines in different closures and demonstrate some of the faults that result from contaminated or poorly fitted corks.
Riesling Primer
4/25/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
Riesling is the original noble grape. Examples from Germany and France are considered to be some of the best white wines in the world. In the United States, this has not always been the case. In recent years, Oregon, Washington and New York have been recognized for excellent examples of New World Riesling. If you haven’t tasted Riesling in a few years, join us for a global sampling and discover the true character of this noble grape.
Pinot Primer
5/02/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
When we talk about Pinot we immediate think of Pinot Noir. But this ancient grape is responsible a number of other variations. Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Meunier are just a few of the offspring of Pinot Noir found throughout the Willamette Valley, and Pinot Noir itself is not limited to being just a red wine. A primary component of many sparkling and rosé wines, Pinot Noir shows a level of versatility not found in other grapes. Taste wines made from other members of the Pinot family and discover why Pinot Noir is so important to the Oregon wine industry.
To Cork or not to Cork…
5/9/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
In the past, screw caps were associated inexpensive, poorly made wines. Today, that has all changed. Cork now has competition from screw caps, synthetics, glass and a whole range of other closures. This class will cover the use of alternative closures and examine how they affect the presentation and flavor of wine. We will compare wines in different closures and demonstrate some of the faults that result from contaminated or poorly fitted corks.
Wine Tasting Primer: Oregon Varietals
5/12/09 from 6-8:30 PM
$45 per person, $35 for Crown Club members
What should I look for when I’m tasting wine? What is the difference between Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc? Why aren’t world-class Cabernets being made in Oregon’s Willamette Valley? This primer will cover basic techniques of wine evaluation while offering tastes of many the varietals found throughout the state.
Riesling Primer
5/16/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
Riesling is the original noble grape. Examples from Germany and France are considered to be some of the best white wines in the world. In the United States, this has not always been the case. In recent years, Oregon, Washington and New York have been recognized for excellent examples of New World Riesling. If you haven’t tasted Riesling in a few years, join us for a global sampling and discover the true character of this noble grape.
Pinot Primer
5/30/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
When we talk about Pinot we immediate think of Pinot Noir. But this ancient grape is responsible a number of other variations. Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Meunier are just a few of the offspring of Pinot Noir found throughout the Willamette Valley, and Pinot Noir itself is not limited to being just a red wine. A primary component of many sparkling and rosé wines, Pinot Noir shows a level of versatility not found in other grapes. Taste wines made from other members of the Pinot family and discover why Pinot Noir is so important to the Oregon wine industry.
Riesling Primer
6/06/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
Riesling is the original noble grape. Examples from Germany and France are considered to be some of the best white wines in the world. In the United States, this has not always been the case. In recent years, Oregon, Washington and New York have been recognized for excellent examples of New World Riesling. If you haven’t tasted Riesling in a few years, join us for a global sampling and discover the true character of this noble grape.
Pinot Noir Primer: Oregon in a Worldwide Context
6/9/09 from 6-8:30 PM
$45 per person, $35 for Crown Club members
Pinot Noir is one of the oldest varietals used to make wine. Early Roman writings describing the grape date to the 1st Century B.C. Since then, Pinot Noir has built a reputation in many famous wine regions around the world from Burgundy, France to the Sonoma Coast of California, from the Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand to the Oregon’s Willamette Valley. This seminar will take a closer look at this diverse varietal that helped to build the Oregon wine industry and offer some perspective on where we stand with the rest of the world.
Pinot Primer
6/13/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
Pinot Noir is one of the oldest varietals used to make wine. Early Roman writings describing the grape date to the 1st Century B.C. Since tWhen we talk about Pinot we immediate think of Pinot Noir. But this ancient grape is responsible a number of other variations. Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Meunier are just a few of the offspring of Pinot Noir found throughout the Willamette Valley, and Pinot Noir itself is not limited to being just a red wine. A primary component of many sparkling and rosé wines, Pinot Noir shows a level of versatility not found in other grapes. Taste wines made from other members of the Pinot family and discover why Pinot Noir is so important to the Oregon wine industry.
What a difference a Glass makes
6/20/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
Can the shape of a glass really make a difference in the flavor of wine? Taste and decide for yourself as we sample four very different wines in a variety of different shapes of Riedel wine glasses. At the end of the class, participants will be able to take home their own specially designed Oregon Pinot Noir glass. Discover what a difference a glass makes!
Wood & Wine
6/27/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
Most red wines and a number of white wines are aged in wood barrels, but why? What does wood actually do for wine and how does it affect the flavor? Are all wine barrels made of oak or can other woods be used? This class will answer these questions as we explore the cooper’s art. Sample wines with and without oak will help illustrate the importance of the winemaker’s decisions when choosing barrels.
How to Put on Your Own Wine Tasting Party
7/11/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
Wine is something to share with family and friends. You don’t need a big budget to have a wine tasting party! This class will provide you with some fun and innovative ideas to help create a memorable wine tasting event in your own home. You don’t need to be a wine “expert” or have a cellar full of expensive wine to be successful. With a few good ideas and some basic preparation, you can host an informative and enjoyable tasting whether you spend $20 or $2000!
The Winemaker’s Art
7/14/09 from 6-8:30 PM
$45 per person, $35 for Crown Club members
Making wine is science. Having an understanding of chemistry and how it applies to fermentation is all based on formulas and equations. Winemaking, on the other hand, is an art. Like painters, winemakers use their talents and skills to create a unique bottling each vintage. We will look at different choices the winemaker makes from grape to glass. Participants have an opportunity to taste and compare finished wines highlighting the results of these choices, as well as unfinished wines still in progress.
What a difference a Glass makes
7/18/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
Can the shape of a glass really make a difference in the flavor of wine? Taste and decide for yourself as we sample four very different wines in a variety of different shapes of Riedel wine glasses. At the end of the class, participants will be able to take home their own specially designed Oregon Pinot Noir glass. Discover what a difference a glass makes!
Food and Wine Pairings
7/19/09 from 1-2:30 PM
$45 per person, $35 for Crown Club Members
Food and wine pairing doesn’t have to be complicated. This class explores different ways to match wine with food and food with wine. We’ll explore sweet, sour, bitter, and salty tastes and their effect on flavor perception, as well as the fifth sensation of taste: Umami. Small samples of chicken, beef, and wine will be offered as part of the pairing exercise.
Wood & Wine
7/25/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
Most red wines and a number of white wines are aged in wood barrels, but why? What does wood actually do for wine and how does it affect the flavor? Are all wine barrels made of oak or can other woods be used? This class will answer these questions as we explore the cooper’s art. Sample wines with and without oak will help illustrate the importance of the winemaker’s decisions when choosing barrels.
How to Put on Your Own Wine Tasting Party
8/1/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
Wine is something to share with family and friends. You don’t need a big budget to have a wine tasting party! This class will provide you with some fun and innovative ideas to help create a memorable wine tasting event in your own home. You don’t need to be a wine “expert” or have a cellar full of expensive wine to be successful. With a few good ideas and some basic preparation, you can host an informative and enjoyable tasting whether you spend $20 or $2000!
What a difference a Glass makes
8/8/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
Can the shape of a glass really make a difference in the flavor of wine? Taste and decide for yourself as we sample four very different wines in a variety of different shapes of Riedel wine glasses. At the end of the class, participants will be able to take home their own specially designed Oregon Pinot Noir glass. Discover what a difference a glass makes!
Oregon Cheese and Wine
8/16/09 from 1-2:30 PM
$45 per person, $35 for Crown Club Members
Cheese and wine are traditionally paired, but often these pairings fail to highlight the best qualities of either. Like fine wine, artisan cheeses are made and aged with great care and at their best reflect their terroir, or sense of place. Discuss how to achieve successful pairings while sampling several Rex Hill and family brand wines and Oregon cheeses.
How to Put on Your Own Wine Tasting Party
8/22/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
Wine is something to share with family and friends. You don’t need a big budget to have a wine tasting party! This class will provide you with some fun and innovative ideas to help create a memorable wine tasting event in your own home. You don’t need to be a wine “expert” or have a cellar full of expensive wine to be successful. With a few good ideas and some basic preparation, you can host an informative and enjoyable tasting whether you spend $20 or $2000!
What a difference a Glass makes
8/29/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
Can the shape of a glass really make a difference in the flavor of wine? Taste and decide for yourself as we sample four very different wines in a variety of different shapes of Riedel wine glasses. At the end of the class, participants will be able to take home their own specially designed Oregon Pinot Noir glass. Discover what a difference a glass makes!
Wood & Wine
8/15/09 from 1-2 PM
$30 per person, $20 for Crown Club Members
Most red wines and a number of white wines are aged in wood barrels, but why? What does wood actually do for wine and how does it affect the flavor? Are all wine barrels made of oak or can other woods be used? This class will answer these questions as we explore the cooper’s art. Sample wines with and without oak will help illustrate the importance of the winemaker’s decisions when choosing barrels.
Chocolate and Wine
9/13/09 from 1-2:30 PM
$45 per person, $35 for Crown Club Members
There is continuing debate about the pairing of red wine and chocolate. Explore the world of artisan chocolate and which components serve to complement or detract from wine. Taste through several chocolates of different origins and cocoa butter levels paired with a variety of Oregon red wines if the two complement or work against one another.
2009 Harvest Seminar and Tour
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. every Saturday during harvest
$45 per person, $35 for Crown Club Members
Actual dates to be set closer to harvest
Experience the alchemy of harvest first-hand. Taste the ripening fruit straight from the vineyard, visit the crush pad to witness sorting and pressing, taste fresh juice, partially fermented juice, fully fermented new wines and finished wines while we discuss the effects of winemaking techniques. Our 90 minute Harvest Seminar and Tour will lead you on a complete journey from grape to glass.
2009 Harvest Seminar and Tour
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. every Saturday during harvest
$45 per person, $35 for Crown Club Members
Actual dates to be set closer to harvest
Experience the alchemy of harvest first-hand. Taste the ripening fruit straight from the vineyard, visit the crush pad to witness sorting and pressing, taste fresh juice, partially fermented juice, fully fermented new wines and finished wines while we discuss the effects of winemaking techniques. Our 90 minute Harvest Seminar and Tour will lead you on a complete journey from grape to glass.