I signed up for a Sighted wine tasting to learn more about comparing wines. The class was set up when we arrived and the conversation was amazing. I am learning more about comparing wines from similar regions. The classes are run by certified sommeliers. They take the time to help everyone attending to understand the objectives of the class. I am a wine newbie, but was treated with respect and all my questions were answered. I learned the differences of three French regional wines and expanded my pallet. I am thinking of signing up for a wine certification class. I feel this is a great place to start. The other participants were testing for certification, I liked that any level could...
Read moreTaking classes at Oenophile Institute is so much fun. Chelsea, the owner and head educator, is awesome and makes even the most esoteric topics interesting and approachable even for a novice, and I can say the same for the other educators she partners with. It's really cool learning about wine from somms, wine reps, buyers, etc. all who work here in Atlanta. It's so evident how passionate they are about both wine but also making learning fun. I highly recommend you sign up for a class and...
Read moreattended a recent wine and cheese tasting event - it was great! the "teachers" would go into as much detail and depth as you wanted without going overboard. tasted some great wines and learned about them but also learned a lot about pairing the right cheese with the right wine. Small group environment and they were all fun and interesting people. really enjoyed it and can't wait to attend another event and learn more about wine from them. highly...
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