Adventure in Wine

Let’s talk about Food and Wine Interactions! Pairing food and wine may seem mysterious or confusing, but understanding a few basic concepts will open the door to some extraordinary pairings! There are four primary components in food: sweet, salt, acid and umami. While there are bitter foods, this is much rarer. ... We can group these four components into two groups that have a similar effect on wine: Sweet and Umami both of these components tend to make wines taste less delicious: more astringent/drying and bitter, less fruity and sweet. Salt and Acid both of these components tend to make wines taste more delicious: less astringent/drying and bitter, more fruity and sweet. Here are some classic wine and food pairings you can try at home Pinot Noir and Grilled Salmon Sauvignon Blanc and Goat Cheese Riesling and Pad Thai Cabernet Sauvignon and Steak What great food and wine pairing have you tried recently?

Happy Global Drink Wine Day! The purpose of National Drink Wine Day is to spread the love and health benefits of wine. Wine has played an important role in history, religion, and relationships. We embrace the positive benefits of wine such as new friends, reduced risk of heart disease and the enhancement of food and life. - National Drink Wine Day website I hope you all are opening a bottle and raising a glass to this special day!

Get ready for Cabernet Sauvignon Zoom Wine Chat! Cabernet Sauvignon - the king of grapes and is likely the most famous red wine grape variety in the world. Its elevated tannins and acidity make it a great wine for extended ageing. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to many wine growing regions around the world.... We will explore the many faces of Cabernet Sauvignon from its birthplace in Bordeaux to the regions where it has found a new home. It'll be tons of fun! Join us next Thursday, Feb 25 at 19:00 EDT by registering at adventureinwine.com/zoom-wine-chats

It brings us so much joy to see our students succeed in the WSET courses! Thank you for the lovely review, Cindy! Are you interested in learning about wine? ... Send us a message today to learn how you can get started

What's next for our Zoom Wine Chats? Wines of Piedmont, Italy! Nestled in the hills of the Apennines Mountains, Piedmont is one of the top wine regions in Italy along with Tuscany. ... It is most well known for its Nebbiolo grapes that produce the famous Barolo and Barbaresco wines. But there is more to Piedmont than Nebbiolo. From ageable wines to everyday drinkers, we’ll explore the white, red and sparkling wines of Piedmont. When? Thursday, Feb. 11 at 19:00 EDT Join the fun by registering through the link! https://www.adventureinwine.com/zoom-wine-chats

We love receiving reviews from our past and current students! Check out this one from Mellie Cargill: "This was a great interactive way to learn about wine. I took the WSET Level 1 course and the instructor was fantastic! They make sure you are fully prepared and give you lots of time to review. I recommend Adventure in Wine for anyone interested in taking WSET courses."... Interested in learning about wine? Send us a message today to learn how you can get started

Want to learn about wine but missed registration for our Fall WSET courses? Don't worry! We're back this winter! Adventure in Wine offers all classes via Zoom. Join us for fun, interactive classes and learn from top educators from the comfort of your home! ... Come explore the world of wine with us. Here are our WSET courses and dates coming up in January. WSET Level 1 Award in Wines January 10, 2021 (Sunday) WSET Level 2 Award in Wines January 11 - March 8 (Weekly on Mondays) *No class February 15 WSET Level 3 Award in Wines January 12 - April 20 (Weekly on Tuesdays) Sign up today at https://www.adventureinwine.com/online-learning

In order to prevent contact with the airborne coronavirus, all WSET courses will remain online for the foreseeable future. Stay safe. Stay online!In order to prevent contact with the airborne coronavirus, all WSET courses will remain online for the foreseeable future. Stay safe. Stay online!

Happy International Merlot Day! Here's some quick facts about Merlot - Merlot is the second-most planted grape in the world!... - It is the most commonly planted variety in Bordeaux! - The word Merlot translates to little blackbird in an old regional French dialect! - Merlot is excellent with food such as grilled meats, mushroom and salmon dishes! Will you be celebrating with a glass of Merlot? . . . . . . #adventureinwine #learnwithadventureinwine #wineeducator #iteachwine #wineoclock #winelover #winelovers #ilovewine #winetime #instawine #winegram #womeninwine #womaninwine #cheers #WSET #wsetlevel1 #wsetlevel2 #wsetlevel3 #wsetglobal #wseteducator #winestudy #studywine #learnwine #winestudent #winecourse #wsetstudy #redwine #merlot #internationalmerlotday

Are you stuck trying to find that perfect gift for the wine lover in your life this holiday season? How about giving the gift of knowledge with Adventure in Wine gift cards! Our gift cards can be applied to any tasting or course we offer. They can even be used to purchase our tasting glasses! ... Simply use the unique gift card number at check out and your balance will be reduced. Click the link here to grab a giftcard: https://www.adventureinwine.com/gift-cards Are you ready for the holiday season?

Have you heard the news? Michelle Paris of Adventure in Wine is going to be featured on Here and Now Toronto with Gill Deacon to chat about wine education. Tune into CBC RADIO 99.1 FM today just after 5:15PM EST! ... You don't want to miss this! It'll be both fun and informational!

WSET Level 1 online is scheduled for November 29 but registration closes on Thursday. Who's up for a fun day of wine? www.adventureinwine.com/registrati/wset-level-1//online/tt

WINE QUIZ TIME Test your skills and comment the answer in the comment section before reading on.. don't cheat! What are the three grapes that can be used to make Champagne? ... . . . . . Answer: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier See more