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German Wine Class: August 10

 

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August 10, 2017 at 7:00PM

$20 per person. Call to Reserve (540) 400-7771

– with Mr. Bill-

Come learn and explore the delicious and versatile wines of Germany, dispelling the myth that all German wines are sweet. We can’t wait to make you believers in some of the planet’s most delicious wines! Bill Phillips will be leading you through one of his favorite wine regions.

Austrian Wine Class: September 13

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September 13, 2017 at 7:00PM

$20 per person. Call to Reserve (540) 400-7771

– with Klaus Wittauer-

Klaus is from Austria and imports the wines. He is an expert on the subject!

Italian Wine Class: May 10

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May 10, 2017 at 7:00PM

$20 per person. Call to Reserve (540) 400-7771

– with Jim Hutton of Vias Imports –

Jim works with Vias Imports, a company based in Trentino Italy, specializing in the authentic regional wines of Italy produced by smaller, quality minded estates. With over 35 years of experience in the wine industry, Jim Hutton has been an innovator, educator, award-winning sommelier and a strong contributor to wine culture and the industry both domestically and internationally. We are thrilled to have Jim to introduce you to some of the fantastic wines in his portfolio.

Spanish Wine Class March 22

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March 22, 2017 at 7:00PM

$20 per person. Call to Reserve (540) 400-7771

– with Christine Yetzzi of The Country Vintner –

     Christine is has been involved with some aspect of wine nearly all of her life.She grew up working in her family’s vineyard in King George, VA. Her first job was a tour guide at Ingleside Winery. While attending William and Mary, Christine was the sommelier at the Williamsburg Inn.
     Her career in the wine wholesale industry started upon graduation from college.
Her first job was as a receptionist with The Country Vintner.
Christine progressed to JP Distributing, then to sales manager of Dettor, Edwards, and Morris and finally back to The Country Vintner in 1996.
Christine is an ardent wine educator having lectured at the University of Virginia, Virginia Department of Agriculture, The Homestead Resort, The Boar’s Head Inn, and Crystal Cruise Lines.
Christine has been invited to judge at various regional competitions as well as the International Wine Competition in Corning, New York. Christine has conducted tours to many of the wine regions of France. Italy, Chile, Argentina and Spain.

French Wine Class: April 19

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April 19, 2017 at 7:00PM

$20 per person. Call to Reserve (540) 400-7771

– with Bill Philips, professor of Wines and Vines at VT for 12yrs –

This is our first class on French wines, and boy is it an important one! Come discover the regions and varietals that make this country so famous for their delicious and distinctive wines. We will explore the regions of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire, Alsace, and the Rhone and why the grapes and regions vary.