Same Grape, Different Wine


Do you want to learn more about wine?  What's the difference between sweet and dry?  How do you pair food with wine?  How is climate change affecting the wine industry?  We'll talk about all of these questions and more in this class!


For our introductory class, we will sample 3 wines made from Riesling, ranging from dry to sweet, and 3 wines made from Pinot Noir, a sparkling white wine, a rosé wine, and a red wine.  We will also learn some science that will help us to better understand wine labels.  Below is a tentative list of wines.  Substitutions may be necessary, based on availability.


Riesling


It is widely believed that Riesling is native to Germany.  It can produce excellent wines in cool climates.  It is versatile because it can produce dry, off-dry, and sweet wines.  Other regions, such as South Africa, Australia, Alsace, Washington state, and Oregon, can produce excellent wines from the Riesling grape.


 

Kung Fu Girl 2021

Columbia Valley, Washington

Charles Smith Wines


food pairing: stuffed chicken wing with hoisin

 


Loosen Dr. L 2021

Mosel

German site American site


food pairing: Bratwurst


 

Hogue Late Harvest Riesling 2021

Columbia Valley, Washington

Hogue Cellars


food pairing: hummingbird cupcakes




Pinot Noir



Pinot Noir is a black grape native to Burgundy.  It produces its best wines in cool climates.  For the most part, red wines get their color from their skins.  Thus, black grapes can be used to produce white, rosé, and red wines.

 

Chandon NV

Blanc de Pinot Noir

California


food pairing: gougères


 

Mouton Noir 2021

Love Drunk

Rosé Pinot Noir 

Oregon


food pairing: shrimp cocktail



Erath 2019

Pinot Noir

Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon


food pairing: coq au vin



Disclaimer:  Food pairings are subject to change based on availibity of ingredients.