Pinot Noir: It Is Better Blind with Ralph, The Cellar Dweller
Continuing on the Success of the previous “Better Blind” events, Cabernet Sauvignon
and Monster Reds, we are hosting a Pinot Noir event with a focus on the various
characteristics of Pinot Noir from different regions and the style of how they are made.
Tasting blind means the event is designed to help you hone your tasting skills without
being influenced by knowing beforehand where the wine is from. Leading this event will be our wine friend and sommelier, Ralph Vetsch, a.k.a Ralph, The Cellar Dweller. This is your chance to join him for some great wine and conversation!
The format for this wine event is new for us at Carrera. You will be truly going on a
Magical Mystery Tour of Pinot Noir Reds. This fun format is as follows:
You will have 5 glasses of Pinot Noir Wines placed before you, you will not know where they are from, or their prices, and you will be asked to rate them in order of preference and price. If you really want to take the challenge up a notch, you can guess the place of origin. If you are new to “blind tasting”, Ralph will be coaching as you sip. He will talk about the characteristics of various fruit profiles, warm climate vs cool climate, as well as terroir, country, and structure…just to name a few.
As always, this event is all about having fun. It will be interesting to see the results
without first seeing the labels. Ralph will also be sharing a lesser known Pinot Noir from his cellar to continue the theme. As an added bonus, a bottle will go to the person who correctly places the wines in order of price and a bottle to the person who identifies the most countries of origin correctly!
So, mark your calendars for Thursday, December 2, beginning at 6:00 p.m. for this fun class! The price is just $75per person (tax and gratuity not included). Wine Club Members please ask for your discount.
Give us a call soon to reserve your spot. 904-217-4751
Continuing on the Success of the previous “Better Blind” events, Cabernet Sauvignon
and Monster Reds, we are hosting a Pinot Noir event with a focus on the various
characteristics of Pinot Noir from different regions and the style of how they are made.
Tasting blind means the event is designed to help you hone your tasting skills without
being influenced by knowing beforehand where the wine is from. Leading this event will be our wine friend and sommelier, Ralph Vetsch, a.k.a Ralph, The Cellar Dweller. This is your chance to join him for some great wine and conversation!
The format for this wine event is new for us at Carrera. You will be truly going on a
Magical Mystery Tour of Pinot Noir Reds. This fun format is as follows:
You will have 5 glasses of Pinot Noir Wines placed before you, you will not know where they are from, or their prices, and you will be asked to rate them in order of preference and price. If you really want to take the challenge up a notch, you can guess the place of origin. If you are new to “blind tasting”, Ralph will be coaching as you sip. He will talk about the characteristics of various fruit profiles, warm climate vs cool climate, as well as terroir, country, and structure…just to name a few.
As always, this event is all about having fun. It will be interesting to see the results
without first seeing the labels. Ralph will also be sharing a lesser known Pinot Noir from his cellar to continue the theme. As an added bonus, a bottle will go to the person who correctly places the wines in order of price and a bottle to the person who identifies the most countries of origin correctly!
So, mark your calendars for Thursday, December 2, beginning at 6:00 p.m. for this fun class! The price is just $75per person (tax and gratuity not included). Wine Club Members please ask for your discount.
Give us a call soon to reserve your spot. 904-217-4751
Carrera Wine Cellar is pleased to welcome back Bryan Page of Page Wine Cellars. The opportunity opened up for Bryan Page to tour many Chateaus throughout the Bordeaux region, falling in love with their incredible wines. After his culinary tour in Europe ended, he returned home to California. He simultaneously worked at several restaurants ‘saving every penny’, while apprenticing at a few Napa Valley wineries, with the goal and desire of making his own wines, under his own label.
The wine making style is referred to as "Garagistes". The term “Garagistes” refers to a group of innovative winemakers in the Bordeaux region that produce “Vins de Garage” or “garage wine”.
Page Wine Cellars has developed a cult following. Their total production of all blends and varietals is only 2,500 cases. So, there's not a lot of this great wine out there. Cool Fact: Beatles fans may be interested to know that The Revolver Wine Company is named after the Beatles Album, "Revolution". The album was released in 1966, the same year Bryan was born.
Don't miss this opportunity to taste these special wines. What better person to guide you than the winemaker himself! Bryan will be leading two sessions on Friday, December 3rd, one at 5pm and another at 7pm. The price is $100 and wine club discount is allowed, so please ask.
p.s. The Revolver Cab Franc is one of Joshwa's favorite wines.
The wine making style is referred to as "Garagistes". The term “Garagistes” refers to a group of innovative winemakers in the Bordeaux region that produce “Vins de Garage” or “garage wine”.
Page Wine Cellars has developed a cult following. Their total production of all blends and varietals is only 2,500 cases. So, there's not a lot of this great wine out there. Cool Fact: Beatles fans may be interested to know that The Revolver Wine Company is named after the Beatles Album, "Revolution". The album was released in 1966, the same year Bryan was born.
Don't miss this opportunity to taste these special wines. What better person to guide you than the winemaker himself! Bryan will be leading two sessions on Friday, December 3rd, one at 5pm and another at 7pm. The price is $100 and wine club discount is allowed, so please ask.
p.s. The Revolver Cab Franc is one of Joshwa's favorite wines.
Come watch The St. Augustine Christmas Parade from Carrera's front porch, this Saturday, December 4th, beginning at 9am!
