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Exotic Wines: The Wine Tasting Class

Cost: 60

Imagine this: a room full of wine enthusiasts, each one poised to explore the unknown. The corkscrews turn, and the bottles are uncorked, revealing wines that are as intriguing as they are unfamiliar. Are these wines deliciously exotic, or exotically delicious? It’s a distinction that blurs with every sip, and by the end of the evening, you’ll find yourself wondering why these hidden gems aren’t celebrated on every table. You’ll be grateful we’ve unearthed them for you.

The pursuit of the extraordinary is what drives this class. We’ve scoured the globe—sometimes in spirit, sometimes in person—in search of wines that defy convention. These are not just rare or obscure; they are wines that push the boundaries of what you thought was possible in a glass. You’ll taste wines from regions you’ve never heard of and from grapes so unique they could easily be mistaken for a secret kept by a few lucky winemakers. But rarity alone doesn’t cut it. These wines must also deliver on the promise of quality. They must be, quite simply, extraordinary.

If you’re someone who thrives on discovery, who revels in uncovering the new and the unknown, this class is for you. If your idea of adventure is sticking with the same old buttery Chardonnay, then perhaps this journey isn’t your path. But for those willing to step off the beaten path, you’ll encounter wines from exotic locales, made with grapes that challenge the norms—and it’s in these intersections that true excitement lies.

This isn’t just a wine class; it’s an insight into the mindset of a cellar master and sommelier. You’ll learn to see beyond the trends, to identify the next big thing before it hits the mainstream. Take a moment to reflect on this: in 2002, during one of the Wine School’s earliest Exotica classes, participants tasted an unfamiliar wine from a little-known region—Malbec from Argentina. Look at how the wine world has evolved since then.

This class isn’t just about expanding your palate; it’s about expanding your understanding of what wine can be, and where it’s headed next.

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