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December 2018
Shop Talk: Wine Shop Techniques
Learn some tricks to navigating the wine store so you can hone in on the perfect bottle. A complimentary tasting is included. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are also subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment.
Find out more »Discover: Cold-Climate Wine Regions
Most wine is grown in moderate climates, allowing the grapes to achieve ripeness without sacrificing acidity. But a few regions and subregions push the envelope and are pretty darn cold. We'll take a look at some notable cold-climate regions that, despite that frigid temps, still seem to knock our socks off with beautiful wine. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of…
Find out more »Holiday Wine
The weather has turned colder, which means it's time for winter coats, holiday parties, and, of course, wines prime for the season. So we'll talk about some winter-ready wines that and sip through a complimentary tasting. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment.
Find out more »January 2019
Ladies’ Night: Sparkling Wine
There's something truly delightful about bubbles – regardless your age. We'll talk about various styles of sparkling wine, from domestics to the illustrious Champagne. And, we'll sip through a complimentary tasting bound to tickle your taste buds. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment.
Find out more »Explore: Northern France
France has long appreciated the fine art of growing and making wine, and set the stage for many wine-growing countries that followed. We'll explore some notable Northern French styles, complete with a complimentary tasting. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment.
Find out more »Discover: The Other Red Wine
At WAID, we love Cabernet and Pinot Noir with the best of them. But, tonight we're going to share the spotlight with a few other great red wine varieties, both domestic and international, complete with a complimentary tasting. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment.
Find out more »Winter Wine
The weather has turned colder, which means it's time for winter coats, and of course, wines prime for the season. So we'll talk about some winter-ready wines and sip through a complimentary tasting. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment.
Find out more »Singles’ Night: Single Varietal Wine
We heard you, and agree a WAID class would be a super-fun singles event! So here is our first ever Single Mingle: We're going to talk about grapes that create wine so poetic or complex, or have been so popular among consumers, we often bottle them all by themselves. Next month, we'll look at wine blends. The class includes a complimentary tasting. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject…
Find out more »Winter Whites
Just because it is winter, doesn't mean you have to give up white wine! So tonight we'll talk about some winter-ready white wines and sip through a complimentary tasting. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment.
Find out more »Discover: Scotch
We’re changing our glassware for the evening and talking about another great beverage. By request, tonight we’ll talk strictly Scotch, and sip through a complimentary tasting. Seating is limited, and historically our spirits classes have sold out, so be sure register in advance!
Find out more »Girl Scout Cookie & Wine Pairings
It’s that time of year. You've stocked up on all your favorite Girl Scout Cookies. But here's the hard part: What kind of wine pairs with cookies? We'll talk about some cookie-friendly wines, and sip/eat through a complimentary tasting – just to be sure! Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment.
Find out more »February 2019
Discover: Obscure Red Wines
We'll take a look at what makes red wine so special and explore some obscure red grape varieties and less-known regions by way of a complimentary tasting. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment.
Find out more »Ladies’ Night: Wine Shop Techniques
Join us as we talk about a few tricks to navigating the wine store so you can hone in on the perfect bottle. A complimentary tasting is included. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are also subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment.
Find out more »Couples’ Night: Sweet Pairings
Celebrate Valentine's Day at WAID with your Sweet, as we partner wines with chocolate treats handmade for us by The Sweet Trading Co. We’ll experience the special chemistry for ourselves with a complimentary tasting. Seating is limited, as is wine and chocolate, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment.
Find out more »Sweet Pairings
Today we are partnering wines with chocolate treats handmade for us by The Sweet Trading Co. We’ll experience the special chemistry for ourselves with a complimentary tasting. Seating is limited, as is wine and chocolate, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment.
Find out more »Open-That-Bottle Dinner
Open That Bottle Night was started by a couple of wine columnists in 2000, who realized they weren't the only ones saving a special bottle for some 'perfect opportunity.' So they decided to create that opportunity. We're going to follow suit and and do something a little different at WAID: We'll bring in the white napkins and catered dinner, and ask that you bring a bottle of wine to share. Seating is very limited for this event, so be sure…
Find out more »March 2019
Girl Scout Cookie & Wine Pairings
It’s that time of year. You've stocked up on all your favorite Girl Scout Cookies. But here's the hard part: What kind of wine pairs with cookies? We'll talk about some cookie-friendly wines, and sip/eat through a complimentary tasting – just to be sure! Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment.
Find out more »Discover: Irish Whiskey
We’re changing our glassware for the evening and talking about another great beverage. By request, and in honor of St. Patrick, tonight we’ll talk strictly Irish Whiskey, and sip through a complimentary tasting. Seating is limited, and historically our spirits classes have sold out, so be sure register in advance!
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