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Curio Wine School: Fortified Wines To Warm You Up

Wed, January 29, 2025 (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Curio Wine Bar & Tasting Room
209 William Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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Beat winter blues with Get Fortified! Enjoy a guided tasting of 5 fortified wines from different regions in Curio's cozy wine cellar.

Curio Wine School: Fortified Wines to Warm You Up

Feeling the winter blahs starting to set in? It's time to Get Fortified! This sensory excursion will guide you through comparing and contrasting 5 fortified wines, including Port, Sherry, Madeira, & more from Portugal, Spain, and right here in Virginia.

Along the way, you’ll learn about the history and production methodsof each one, gaining insights into what makes fortified wine so special - and popular - across the globe.

Included with your ticket:

  1. Seated wine class in the cool Curio Wine Cellar with Johnny Puckett, Curio & Rogers Ford Farm Winery owner and winemaker (WSET2).
  2. Guided tasting of five unique fortified wines.
  3. Small plate of artisanal cheese and crackers to accompany your tasting
  4. Discounts on bottle purchases of all wines tasted

Curio wines classes are designed for everyone, whether you are new to the world of wine or a wine expert. We will explore and discover new aspects of wine together. Classes are held in the Curio Wine Bar’s Wine Cellar, which is accessed down a flight of stairs. Everyone attending need to be 21 and over (this also pertains to infants and children). Wine club members save 15% - email us at contact@curiowines.com for the promo code or check out the member Facebook page.

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