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Wine Classes

 

Wine 101 - Components of Wine

Wine 201 - Grape Varieties & Blending

 

Salut! is proud to provide the Portland area with an opportunity to learn about wines and their qualities and components.  Attendees of each 2 1/2 hour class will learn about the topics listed below.  Small appetizers will be served. Guests will also be given reference materials to take home.  Or let us hold a class for you!  Just tell us a date and bring 12 to 24 people!  Reservations for a private class are required with a deposit.  See our Events Calendar for the dates of our next classes.

 

Call us to reserve your space today!  Limited to 18 guests.  $35 prepaid per guest.  Reservation Policy

 

 

Wine 101 Topics 

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A 2 1/2 hour primer course on what makes wine special.  Food pairing, identifying flavors and components, proper serving and tasting technique, and much more.  Prepaid reservations required.
 
  • How to distinguishing between tannins, acids, sweetness and alcohol content
  • Recognizing the flavors of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel
  • A broad discussion of the world's wines and wine styles
  • Proper wine tasting methods
  • and more!
  • A short history of winemaking

 

Wine 201 Topics 

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A 2 1/2 hour primer course on what makes wine an art form.   Taste through 4 different red and white wines, practice blending, and learn about flavors and the importance of region, barrels, clones, food pairing, blending, and much more.  Prepaid reservations required.
 
  • Blending - what is/are the purpose, different methods, and results
  • Recognizing the flavors of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Syrah, Riesling and Zinfandel
  • Why the growing region and climate matters
  • Cooperage and barrel making
  • and more!
  • what is meant by grape clones and why choosing the right one matters to a winemaker

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