Classic French Wine: The Wine Tasting Class in Philadelphia, November 2024
Let’s imagine, for a moment, that French wine is a story—a story that has been told for centuries, with each bottle uncorking a new chapter, each sip revealing a plot twist. To deny yourself this narrative is like skipping the essential chapters in a classic novel. Bordeaux and Burgundy aren’t just wines; they’re characters in this tale, and leaving them out of your wine repertoire might just leave your story incomplete, even impoverished.
In the class ahead, you’ll embark on a journey through the most iconic French wine regions—Bordeaux, Burgundy, Languedoc, Loire, Rhone, Alsace—each with its own distinct flavor and story. Over two hours, these regions will come alive, not just in your glass but in your understanding. And guiding you will be a world-class sommelier, someone who doesn’t just know wine, but who lives it, breathes it, and, most importantly, can translate it into an experience you’ll never forget.
French wine isn’t just a category; it’s a standard. In the world of wine, it’s the measure by which all others are judged. And in truth, missing out on this experience isn’t just a gap in knowledge; it’s a gaping hole in your appreciation of what wine can truly be.
Think about it: the way we understand wine—how it’s grown, made, bottled, and enjoyed—owes a debt to centuries of French innovation. To know French wine is to know the foundation of everything that followed. It’s like reading Shakespeare before trying to pen a sonnet of your own. Skipping it doesn’t just leave you uninformed; it leaves you disconnected from the very roots of the craft.
And here’s a bit of trivia: French wines are the benchmark. Every conversation about wine, every interview with a wine expert like Keith Wallace, founder of the Wine School, inevitably circles back to France. It’s the reference point. Whether he’s discussing why French oak barrels are pricier than their American counterparts or drawing geological comparisons between Texas wine country and French regions, the influence of France is unmistakable.
In the end, this isn’t just a class about French wine. It’s a class about understanding wine itself, about filling in the blanks of your wine story with the richness it deserves. And trust me, you won’t want to miss a single chapter.
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