Educational Wine Clinic Series                               $ 300.00
                                              
Held twice a year, the St Louis Wine Clinic was founded by long time friends
and colleagues Christopher Hoel and Stanley Browne along with Jennifer
Johnson. They wanted to offer wine education classes for those who are
passionate and focused on learning more about wine as they are.

Originally created for restaurant industry service men and women, the St.
Louis Wine Clinic has since educated those from all walks of life. From
restaurant owners to servers to corporate executives to soccer mom's. The
clinic's focus is to educate like minds in a relaxing and casual environment.
Sometimes not the most 'Politically Correct' commentary, but always
honest and fun.

Overview
During the course of this 9 week session you will LEARN the following, but
not limited to:

  • Characteristics of Major Wine Growing Region in the World to include:
    permitted grape varietals, viticulture, climate, soil composition,
    regional characteristics, producers of note, applicable wine laws,
    local cuisine and food pairings.

  • How to Blind Taste Wine : through a systematic process used by
    sommeliers and wine professionals alike you will learn all the secret
    clues to blind taste wine and impress your friends.

  • Wine Provenance : proper wine storage and cellaring, when to open
    certain wines and when to wait, and some of the DON'TS regarding
    wine collecting and storage.

  • Relationship between Food and Wine : Explore the specific scientific
    relationship between food and wine
services
St. Louis Wine Clinic offers wine education services for corporations and
private functions, tailored specifically to your event needs.

From beginner to advanced wine enthusiast, we are dedicated to
demystifying the world of wine to give you the information you need to
advance your wine knowledge and appreciation. Our events are
entertaining, interactive and friendly - fantastic for all experience levels!

We offer many formats of wine education events for clients, such as:

•        casual wine parties at a private home   
•        wine tasting receptions during a business retreat, convention, or fund-raiser
•        formal seminars about basic concepts of wines for employees/staff
•        multi-course wine & food pairing dinner at a restaurant or in a private home
•        wine tasting networking events for organizations or clubs

Here are just a few of our wine education event themes for your
consideration:

•        An Introduction to Wine: Major Varieties, How to Taste, What is Wine
•        A Closer Look at Varietial Styles: Old World vs. New World
•        Pairing Wine with Food: Comprehensive Concepts to Follow
•        Pinot Noirs from Around the World
•        Cult Classics: Small Producers of Award-Winning Wines
•        Undiscovered Varieties: Award-Winning, Obscure Varieties
•        Sensory Tasting: Learning to Follow Your Nose
•        All About Champagnes & Sparklings
•        Wine and Chocolate: An Intriguing Combo
•        Bordeaux: Left Bank vs. Right Bank
•        Sauvignon Blanc From Around the World
•        Italian Super-Tuscans and Beyond the DOCGs
Corporate & Private Events
REGISTER HERE!
THE FACTS
8 classes – Mondays, starting Feb. 2nd, 2009

Time  - 6-8pm

Cost  - $300.00 - includes wines, e-handouts,
maps, and instruction
If you or your organization would like to host your own wine tasting event, we will design one just for you.
Contact Jennifer Johnson CS, CSW, -  jennifer@stlouiswineclinic.com  -  314-277-7390