Wine Class with Pierrick Bouquet – OC FUN Meetup Group, Santa Ana
| March 12, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm |
What: Wine class with Pierrick Bouquet: The world of Pinot Noir
When: Friday, March 12, 2010 6:00 PM
Where:
Ambrosia Restaurant
801 N Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Join me for a new series of wine classes in the magnificent wine cellar of Ambrosia Restaurant in Santa Ana. The first class will include a blind identification of 6 aromas as well as a guided tasting of five selected Pinot Noir, followed by a 3 course dinner.
The class will be divided in 2 parts:
1- The sense of smell (60 min)
The first part of the class will consist in learning how to recognize aromas in red wines and define perceptions. You will learn about the different type of aromas (primary, secondary, tertiary), the different notes (fruity, floral, vegetal, animal, roasted). It will also include a blind identification of 6 aromas extracted from the publication Le Nez du Vin.
2- A guided tasting of selected Pinot Noir (60 min)
The second part of the class will consist of tasting five different Pinot Noir from different areas : Burgundy, Oregon, Santa Barbara, Monterey… You will discover how different a Pinot Noir wine can be depending on the soil, the climate, the winemaker. You will learn about the characteristics of each regions, the differences between them and the impact on the wine. You will also try to identify the main aromas in the wines
3 course dinner!
The class will be followed by a 3 course dinner including a choice of appetizers, entrées, desserts and a glass of wine. Prix fixe menu: $40 (tax included)
If you decide to stay for dinner, you will save $10 on the price of the wine class.
Cost:
If you just want to attend the wine class : $50 per person
Wine class + dinner: $80 per person (you save $10)
For a better learning experience, the class is limited to 20 people.
RSVP IS REQUIRED by buying your ticket online on my website www.pierrickbouquet.com using the Paypal links or by sending a check to Pierrick Bouquet.
Secure credit card payment with Paypal (a Paypal account is NOT necessary. You can pay using your credit card). Before buying, please read the General Ticket Policy below.
Cheers and Bon Appétit!
