Some people are basically born with an undying love for wine. Others swear it off at first, then slowly work their way into the grapey goodness. No matter what your type, it never hurts to further your fermentation education and you can do just that at Black Walnut Winery every Wednesday, beginning this September.
Alan Prescott, the Tasting Room Manager at Black Walnut Winery’s Phoenixville Tasting Room is planning to present four weekly drop-in wine classes each month. The beautiful thing? No registration is required and no serious tests. Everyone’s passing this class! Guests are encouraged to bring their palate, $6 and curiosity to the Tasting Room at the corner of Bridge and Gay Streets. Cheese plates will be available for purchase and a special guest may pop in here and there to spruce things up a bit. You’ll have to attend to see what kind of VIP’s make the cut! Check out September’s schedule below and stay tuned for future classes through Fall!
First Wednesday Wine Class
Wednesday, September 5
7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Admission = $6 glass of wine
Latecomers accepted until 7:15 p.m.
“From Rootstock to Harvest: The Short Life of Innocent Grapes before the Crush”
What is viticulture anyway?
The first class of the month is devoted to a brief introduction to the history of wine, what a grape is made of, and a description of modern agricultural methods employed to produce a wine-worthy crop.
Second Wednesday Wine Class
Wednesday, September 12
7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Admission = $6 glass of wine
Latecomers accepted until 7:15 p.m.
“From the Crush to the Bottle: The Journey from Juice to Market”
What is vinification anyway?
The second class will describe the process of making the most common types of wine: whites, reds and blushes for the table. If time allows, Alan will talk about port, Madeira, sherry, champagne and other winemaking specialties.
Third Wednesday Wine Class
Wednesday, September 19
7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Admission = $6 glass of wine
Latecomers accepted until 7:15 p.m.
“From the Glass to the Palate: Wine’s Twisting Path through Your Senses”
What is a wine tasting anyway?
The third class of the month focuses on getting the most out of your visit to a winery’s tasting room. Alan will talk about wine storage as well, so that the bottle you buy tastes like the one you sampled.
Fourth Wednesday Wine Class
Wednesday, September 26
7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Admission = $6 glass of wine
Latecomers accepted until 7:15 p.m.
What is wine pairing anyway?
Alan will explore the different ways wines will pair with meals, desserts, cheeses and chocolates. Find out how easy it is to pair wine by using some guidelines and your own intuition to create a memorable experience.
Photographs credited to Nina Lea Photography.
