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Cheers to the Return of our Wine Classes  
Viktorija Todorovska
We would like to propose a toast to our new wine classes! Taught by Sommelier Viktorija Todorovska, these classes are designed for everyone interested in learning more about wine, no matter your experience or skill level. Don't know the difference between tannin and acid? No problem!

The Building Blocks of Wine fully covers the components of wine so that you will feel comfortable understanding and describing what you are tasting in a wine. There will also be specific class topics relating to wine such as navigating a restaurant wine list and of course, our favorite: food & wine pairings for parties!

Here are our upcoming wine class offerings:

What's in a Sip?
Thursday, November 6
7pm-8:30pm
The Chopping Block at the Mart

Wines for Entertaining
Friday, November 21
7pm-8:30pm
The Chopping Block at the Mart

How to Order Wine in a Restaurant
Thursday, December 4
7pm-8:30pm
The Chopping Block at the Mart
First Class Experience with Fine Vintage
Viktorija will also teach Wine & Spirit Education Trust courses for Fine Vintage at The Chopping Block. There are two levels of certification courses for every wine lover:

Level 1 focuses on learning the art of wine tasting, pairing food and wine, and covers the characteristics of the major grape varieties. You'll also delve into grape growing and winemaking, serving and cellaring wine, and get an overview on local wines in this one-day course. 

Saturday, October 11
9am-5pm
The Chopping Block at the Mart

Level 2 goes into even more detail on growing grapes, making and maturing wine and a deeper level of wine tasting. You'll taste wines from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany and new world wine regions in this three-day course. Sparkling and fortified wines, as well as the major spirits, are also covered.

Sunday, November 16; Saturday, November 22; Sunday, November 23
9am-5pm
The Chopping Block at the Mart
When a 6.0 earthquake rattled California's Napa Valley during the height of harvest and tourist season in August, USA Today sought out the insight of Fine Vintage's Owner & Master of Wine James Cleur.

The area is home to nearly 800 wineries, many of which were affected by the earthquake, whose epicenter was about 9 miles south of Napa. James also works as a winery consultant and gave his thoughts on the effect of the natural disaster on the popular wine region.
What We're Drinking Now
Provocateur is a textbook Oregon Pinor Noir from Jim Prosser, one of the most well-traveled and seasoned winemakers around. It pairs well with fall foods like salmon and pork loin and will also go nicely with Cranberry Sauce and sweet potatoes on the holiday table. Its notes of cherry, blueberry and rose are complemented by ripe fruit and vibrant acidity.
   

J. K. Carriere Provocateur Pinot Noir

2012, Willamette, Oregon bin 12083 $27.95
Host a Wine Party
Book a private wine tasting for your next corporate or social event. Our wine tastings can be custom designed to take you on a tour of France, Napa or beyond. Kick off your cooking event with a wine tasting exploring the region of your event's featured cuisine, or host a party that fully focuses on wine and all of its glorious attributes.
. Know someone who would love to get cooking (or drinking wine)?   
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