Wine School

What wines are all the rage of late? The focus at FWS will be on both up and coming regions and those regions that are tried and true and experiencing a rennasisance. Think Jura, regions with volcanic soils. British sparkling anyone? Join us for a most trendy yet classic line up.

Sangiovese is the backbone of Tuscany’s most iconic wines with its high acidity, firm tannins, and signature notes of tart cherry and dried herbs. Often described as a "chameleon" grape, this varietal ranges from bright, herbaceous Chianti to structured, age-worthy Brunello di Montalcino.

Pairing sweet and savory for the perfect back yard culinary treat! Pair a juicy burger with Syrah, succulent charred BBQ Ribs with a jammy Zinfandel, match spicy pulled pork with an off-dry Riesling, and let a crisp Sauvignon Blanc cut through the richness of smoked brisket.

Exploring refreshing profiles characterized by bright acidity, low tannins, and vibrant red fruit flavors like Frappato or Gamay, where a slight chill transform these elegant wines into porch sipping delights.

Discover the bold, sun-drenched earth driven flavors of South Africa by exploring classic varietals like rich, dark-fruited Pinotage, crisp Chenin Blanc and indulgent luxurious estate Pinot Noir.

Bright fruit flavors, distinct mineral notes, and unique floral aromas epitomize the wines from this cooler climate Northern region of France - the Alsace. Mouth watering crispiness of aromatic white wines such as Riesling, Pinot Blanc will be savored alongside the up and coming higher acid, expressive Pinot Noirs of this exciting area.

A New Zealand wine tasting highlights the country's crisp, vibrant cool-climate styles, most famously its punchy Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with notes of citrus and green herbs. Guests can also sample elegant Central Otago Pinot Noir, rich Hawke's Bay Chardonnay, and aromatic Riesling.

Focus on crisp and vibrant pours that skip the traditional Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Sip a classic, floral Sauvignon Blanc, old vine Zinfandel, earthy Pinot Noir - all offering fruit flavors and zesty profiles.

There are wines which stretch the palate, those that are unique, and those a specific taste. Then there are comfort wines, tried and true. This week we will taste our finest examples of some of the world's most popular bottles. Think Sancerre, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bordeaux.

Discover the diversity of German viticulture, stretching far beyond the famous sweet Rieslings. From steep, slate-soiled hills of the Mosel to the sun-drenched vineyards of Baden we'll explore crisp, mineral-forward whites, vibrant Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), and complex, bone-dry estate wines. Zum Wohl!

From the classic, elegant styles of Burgundy to the brighter Pinot out of Oregon and juicy style from California, learn just how much a little terroir changes this chameleon grape.

One of the best parts of September is jumping right into the season of Beaujolais by sipping on the high fruit, light body and frolicking nature of wine from the Gamay grape characterizing the region. We'll sample simple cherry goodness of a Village, also exploring Beaujolais Cru wines from those a bit richer (think Morgon) to the more ethereal (Chiroubles anyone?).