Summer Classes Part II
Our classes are fun, informative and are a great way to learn about wine, spirits and the wide world of beer. Classes at the "Merch" are taught by knowledgeable members of our Award-Winning Staff. Classes are single session events and six wines (or spirits, beers, etc.) are served based on the theme of each class. Tasty items from our Award-Winning Cheese Department are also included. Classes begin at 6:00 PM and end at 7:30 PM. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations. Sorry, no cancellations. Some restrictions apply. See store for details.
Sauce Magazine Says...
"If you want to learn about the taste, geography, history and use of wine for daily dining and social pleasure, there is no better place..."
-Sauce Magazine Reader's Poll 2006
Sauce Magazine Says...
"If you want to learn about the taste, geography, history and use of wine for daily dining and social pleasure, there is no better place..."
-Sauce Magazine Reader's Poll 2006
Thursday, July 2
Spanish Best Buys Under $15
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Spain is producing some remarkable values and in this class we will show you six examples from this market leader. This exciting class will open your eyes to the best buys from Spain!
$15 per person
Friday, July 3
Bargains from Burgundy
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
France's Burgundy region produces some of the most majestic and expensive wines in the world. White wines are made from Chardonnay grapes and the reds from Pinot Noir. Burgundy also produces bargain priced bottles that offer great value. We'll show some of them to you in this excellent, new class.
$25 per person
Tuesday, July 7
Introduction to Wine & Food Pairing
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
This is one of our most popular classes. Here we'll teach you the basics about matching wine with foods. Some of the pairings may be obvious and a few might just open your eyes to the many possibilities at the table. Fun class.
$35 per person
Thursday, July 9
Choosing from Restaurant Wine Lists
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
This is an excellent, new class that's been added to our lineup. It can be tough when you've been handed the wine list either with friends and family or at a business dinner function. There are some key things to know and to look for and in this class we'll teach you all about them.
$25 per person
Friday, July 10
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
France's Champagne region has led the World in the production of sparkling wines. Other countries have discovered cool regions where they can grow fine grapes for the production of bubbly. In this fun and festive class we will taste excellent examples of sparkling wines from Champagne and around the world.
$40 per person
Saturday, July 11
Wine & Cheese Pairing: France
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
In this excellent class we will showcase examples of French wine along with delicious cheeses produced in France. Some of the pairings will be regional with wines and cheeses produced in the same area. Other pairings will be both tasty and educational.
$35 per person
Tuesday, July 14
Bargains from France's Languedoc-Roussillon
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
France's Languedoc-Roussillon region is their largest area of wine production. Historically the wines were produced in bulk and made for quantity not quality. Things have changed dramatically in the past fifteen years with a shift towards quality and now the region produces some of the finest values in the world of wine. You'll taste six examples in this new class.
$20 per person
Thursday, July 16
Pinot Noir in California
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Pinot Noir has been the darling of the California wine world thanks to its delicious aromas and flavors, silky texture and versatility at the table. It's a fickle grape and winemakers in California have discovered through trial and error where is best to plant Pinot Noir vines and how to coax out those tasty flavors. We'll show you some fine examples of California Pinot Noirs in this exciting, new class.
$30 per person
Friday, July 17
Wines of the Rhone Valley: North
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
France's Rhone Valley is comprised of two main regions along the Rhone River which originates in the Swiss Alps and flows southward through France and ends in the Mediterranean Sea. The wines (red and white) from the north mainly come from steep, hillside vineyards along the Rhone River. There are rare and expensive examples along with some fine bargains from the northern Rhone. In this excellent, new class we'll show you examples of each.
$25 per person
Saturday, July 18
Wines of the Rhone Valley: South
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
There are many types of wine produced in France's southern Rhone Valley including delicious, dry rosés, luscious white wines and full-bodied reds. They even produce a few dessert wines. In this excellent, new class we'll teach you all about them.
$25 per person
Tuesday, July 21
South Africa
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
South Africa has an important wine trade with a long history of production that was heavily influenced by European producers. In South Africa they have managed to combine this historical influence with their own identity and ingenuity. These wines offer a delicious change of pace. This is an excellent, new class.
$25 per person
Thursday, July 23
Burgundy: Cote de Beaune
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
The heart of France's Burgundy region is divided into two sections; the Cote de Beaune which is located south of the city of Beaune and the Cote de Nuits which is located north of Beaune. The Cote de Beaune produces both red (made from Pinot Noir) and white wine (made from Chardonnay). In this excellent, new class we'll show you some classic examples of each.
$35 per person
Friday, July 24
Burgundy: Cote de Nuits
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Ah... Burgundy's beloved region to the north; the Cote de Nuits. Here red wine is king and it's made from the fickle Pinot Noir grape. This little sliver of land produces some of the finest red wines in the world and in this excellent new class we'll teach you all about them.
$35 per person
Saturday, July 25
Burgundy: The Village Wines
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
France's Burgundy region labels the wines by their area of production. They begin with regional examples such as Bourgone Rouge and Cote de Nuits Villages. At the top level there are the excellent Premier Crus from single vineyards within the best villages and finally the sensational and expensive single vineyard Grand Crus. In the middle of this classification are the often excellent Bourgogne Villages. We call them village wines and the best show the character of the soil in their respective towns and they offer excellent value for the shrewd consumer.
$35 per person
Tuesday, July 28
Burgundy: The Grand Crus
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
They're rare and expensive. Some say the Holy Grail of wine. The French think that each vineyard plays such an important role in winemaking that they've rated and classified the best examples. The best are rated 'Grand Cru.' In this excellent class you'll get to taste some incredible red and white Grand Cru Burgundies from France's Burgundy region. Great class.
$75 per person
Thursday, July 30
Chardonnay Alternatives
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
We hear it all the time from quite a few customers. 'I'm tired of Chardonnay. Got anything else?' You bet we do and we'll teach you all about them in this excellent, new class.
$20 per person
Friday, July 31
Wine & Cheese Pairing: California
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
California has a great wine industry and an incredible dairy trade too. In this new class we'll pair up some classic California wines with excellent examples of artisan cheese produced in the Golden State.
$35 per person
Saturday, August 1
Classic California Cabernets
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Cabernet is King in California and in this excellent, new class we will show you examples from the top AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) in the Golden State. You'll taste classics from Napa Valley and Sonoma County and we'll showcase a ringer or two. Fun class.
$40 per person
Spanish Best Buys Under $15
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Spain is producing some remarkable values and in this class we will show you six examples from this market leader. This exciting class will open your eyes to the best buys from Spain!
$15 per person
Friday, July 3
Bargains from Burgundy
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
France's Burgundy region produces some of the most majestic and expensive wines in the world. White wines are made from Chardonnay grapes and the reds from Pinot Noir. Burgundy also produces bargain priced bottles that offer great value. We'll show some of them to you in this excellent, new class.
$25 per person
Tuesday, July 7
Introduction to Wine & Food Pairing
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
This is one of our most popular classes. Here we'll teach you the basics about matching wine with foods. Some of the pairings may be obvious and a few might just open your eyes to the many possibilities at the table. Fun class.
$35 per person
Thursday, July 9
Choosing from Restaurant Wine Lists
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
This is an excellent, new class that's been added to our lineup. It can be tough when you've been handed the wine list either with friends and family or at a business dinner function. There are some key things to know and to look for and in this class we'll teach you all about them.
$25 per person
Friday, July 10
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
France's Champagne region has led the World in the production of sparkling wines. Other countries have discovered cool regions where they can grow fine grapes for the production of bubbly. In this fun and festive class we will taste excellent examples of sparkling wines from Champagne and around the world.
$40 per person
Saturday, July 11
Wine & Cheese Pairing: France
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
In this excellent class we will showcase examples of French wine along with delicious cheeses produced in France. Some of the pairings will be regional with wines and cheeses produced in the same area. Other pairings will be both tasty and educational.
$35 per person
Tuesday, July 14
Bargains from France's Languedoc-Roussillon
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
France's Languedoc-Roussillon region is their largest area of wine production. Historically the wines were produced in bulk and made for quantity not quality. Things have changed dramatically in the past fifteen years with a shift towards quality and now the region produces some of the finest values in the world of wine. You'll taste six examples in this new class.
$20 per person
Thursday, July 16
Pinot Noir in California
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Pinot Noir has been the darling of the California wine world thanks to its delicious aromas and flavors, silky texture and versatility at the table. It's a fickle grape and winemakers in California have discovered through trial and error where is best to plant Pinot Noir vines and how to coax out those tasty flavors. We'll show you some fine examples of California Pinot Noirs in this exciting, new class.
$30 per person
Friday, July 17
Wines of the Rhone Valley: North
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
France's Rhone Valley is comprised of two main regions along the Rhone River which originates in the Swiss Alps and flows southward through France and ends in the Mediterranean Sea. The wines (red and white) from the north mainly come from steep, hillside vineyards along the Rhone River. There are rare and expensive examples along with some fine bargains from the northern Rhone. In this excellent, new class we'll show you examples of each.
$25 per person
Saturday, July 18
Wines of the Rhone Valley: South
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
There are many types of wine produced in France's southern Rhone Valley including delicious, dry rosés, luscious white wines and full-bodied reds. They even produce a few dessert wines. In this excellent, new class we'll teach you all about them.
$25 per person
Tuesday, July 21
South Africa
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
South Africa has an important wine trade with a long history of production that was heavily influenced by European producers. In South Africa they have managed to combine this historical influence with their own identity and ingenuity. These wines offer a delicious change of pace. This is an excellent, new class.
$25 per person
Thursday, July 23
Burgundy: Cote de Beaune
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
The heart of France's Burgundy region is divided into two sections; the Cote de Beaune which is located south of the city of Beaune and the Cote de Nuits which is located north of Beaune. The Cote de Beaune produces both red (made from Pinot Noir) and white wine (made from Chardonnay). In this excellent, new class we'll show you some classic examples of each.
$35 per person
Friday, July 24
Burgundy: Cote de Nuits
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Ah... Burgundy's beloved region to the north; the Cote de Nuits. Here red wine is king and it's made from the fickle Pinot Noir grape. This little sliver of land produces some of the finest red wines in the world and in this excellent new class we'll teach you all about them.
$35 per person
Saturday, July 25
Burgundy: The Village Wines
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
France's Burgundy region labels the wines by their area of production. They begin with regional examples such as Bourgone Rouge and Cote de Nuits Villages. At the top level there are the excellent Premier Crus from single vineyards within the best villages and finally the sensational and expensive single vineyard Grand Crus. In the middle of this classification are the often excellent Bourgogne Villages. We call them village wines and the best show the character of the soil in their respective towns and they offer excellent value for the shrewd consumer.
$35 per person
Tuesday, July 28
Burgundy: The Grand Crus
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
They're rare and expensive. Some say the Holy Grail of wine. The French think that each vineyard plays such an important role in winemaking that they've rated and classified the best examples. The best are rated 'Grand Cru.' In this excellent class you'll get to taste some incredible red and white Grand Cru Burgundies from France's Burgundy region. Great class.
$75 per person
Thursday, July 30
Chardonnay Alternatives
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
We hear it all the time from quite a few customers. 'I'm tired of Chardonnay. Got anything else?' You bet we do and we'll teach you all about them in this excellent, new class.
$20 per person
Friday, July 31
Wine & Cheese Pairing: California
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
California has a great wine industry and an incredible dairy trade too. In this new class we'll pair up some classic California wines with excellent examples of artisan cheese produced in the Golden State.
$35 per person
Saturday, August 1
Classic California Cabernets
Please call 314.863.6282 for reservations.
Cabernet is King in California and in this excellent, new class we will show you examples from the top AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) in the Golden State. You'll taste classics from Napa Valley and Sonoma County and we'll showcase a ringer or two. Fun class.
$40 per person
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