Events

Spann Vineyards: Wine Tasting Basics Class

Location:

Spann Vineyards, 8910 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood CA 95452

Date:

02/06/2020 - 02/07/2020
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Take the mystery out of wine tasting with a 1-hour join-in class on wine basics at Spann Vineyards. Each Friday & Saturday at 11am, $20 per person, call 707-282-9143 to reserve a seat.

Through a tasting of 7 wines we teach:

  • How to use all 5 senses to experience wine
  • The philosophy of wine and food pairing
  • What tannin is, where  it comes from and what it does
  • The origins of our grape varieties
  • Basic wine tasting terms defined
  • California wine history and its place in the wine world

A wine educator for 44 years, Peter Spann has been a restaurateur, wine importer, wholesaler, retailer, vineyard/winery owner and winemaker. He has taught on all levels from beginners to Master Sommelier candidates.