Gearing Up for Wine Academy
Fall is just around the corner. While kids get ready to go back to school, you should consider furthering your education as well. The Wine Academy at The Chopping Block is an intensive program with two different levels designed for people who want to learn more about the world of wine. Perfect for would-be wine nerds!
Level One
Wednesdays beginning October 3 for 6 Weeks (no class on 10/31)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Merchandise Mart
You'll learn about wine tasting and sensory evaluation, how wine is made, the major grape varieties and vinification styles, as well as food and wine pairing.
Learn more about the program.
Sundays beginning September 23 for 8 Weeks
1pm - 3:30pm
Merchandise Mart
Delve into the wines of France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, United States, Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. It's an international education in a glass!
Learn more about the program.
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The Wine Goddess on Facebook
 Our Wine Goddess is now sharing her love of vino via social media. Check out Diana Hamann's new Facebook page for 60 second wine tidbits, pictures from classes at The Chopping Block and overall coolness.
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Upcoming Wine Classes
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Wed. August 1, 7pm $45 Merchandise Mart
From Vine to Wine: How Wine is Made
Wed. August 22, 7pm $45 Lincoln Square
NEW CLASS: The Great Wines of Napa Valley
Fri. August 31, 7pm $65 Merchandise Mart
What We're Drinking Now: "Tears of Christ"
De Falco Lacryma Christi Bianco, 2010, Campania, Italy "Divine Inspiration for the Dog Days of Summer" Lacryma Christi, or "Tears of Christ," takes its name from an old myth that Christ cried tears for Lucifer's fall onto the soils of Vesuvius, giving divine inspiration to the vines. De Falco's smacks of divine inspiration indeed, with ethereal aromas and flavors of crisp green apples and pears, followed by a graceful minerality and lift towards the heavens. $16.50/bottle |
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Meet our wine vendors from Tuesday, August 14 - Saturday, August 18 from 5pm-6:30pm at the Merchandise Mart. They will discuss characteristics of their wines, as well as the grapes and regions. Plus, enjoy 10% off all wine purchases that week.