Showing posts with label vine and table. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vine and table. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Wine: Red, White and ... Green?

If you're like me, Earth Day just makes you feel guilty. Instead of focusing on your eco-friendly choices, like recycling and using CFLs, you're probably thinking about all the things you're still not doing (you know, installing solar panels on your roof, biking to work, that sort of thing).

As with all major changes, the best way to "go green" is by taking one step at a time. On May 19, Vine & Table will help you do just that. The gourmet grocery and liquor store is offering a class on choosing Earth-friendly, sustainably produced wines.

The class, taught by vintner Scott Woodward, costs $20 and includes a tasting of eight sustainable wines. You'll learn how these wines are made and discuss the difference between sustainable and organic production.

To register, click here or call the store at (317) 817-9473. Vine & Table is also offering a master class April 29 on wines of the Piedmont region.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Perfect Pairings Food and Wine Course

Do you know the difference between a pinot noir and a cabernet sauvignon? Between a chardonnay and a riesling? If not, sign up now for Vine & Table's upcoming Vin Explorer: Perfect Pairings course, a four-class series starting this Thursday.

The first class, "Food & Wine 101," focuses on the philosophy of food and wine pairings. In classes two and three, you'll learn about sparking, white, red and dessert wines. The final class, "Everyday Gourmet," will get you thinking about what you've learned -- and how to apply it on an everyday basis.

The price, $199, includes food, wine and a textbook, "Perfect Pairings" by Evan Goldstein.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Wine 101 at Vine & Table

On the way to dinner in Carmel last night, we stopped by Vine & Table to stock up on our supply of the store's excellent hummus. At the register, we found something even more interesting: a flier for an "Intro to Wine" class series taking place from June to August. Here's the schedule.

Session 1: Intro to Wine
  • June 18: Wine 101.
  • July 2: Classic white grapes.
  • July 16: Classic red grapes.

Session 2: Beverage and the Dinner Table

  • July 30: Food and wine pairing 101.
  • Aug. 13: Classic aperitifs.
  • Aug. 27: Classic digestifs.
Classes are $30 each, which includes tastings; register for all six or just three. To register, call (317) 817-9463.