06/12/2026
Join us in our Cloudcroft tasting room for Wine 101, a relaxed and informative class designed to make wine easierâand more funâto understand. Hosted by our Hospitality Manager John, who also assists with winemaking, this class gives you an insiderâs perspective. The class takes place from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM on June 26th.
Youâll start with a quick, engaging breakdown of how wine is made, including the real differences between red and white wines, dry vs. sweet styles, and what oak actually does to flavor. From there, John will walk you through tasting method that helps you confidently describe what youâre smelling and tastingâno âright answersâ required. The class also includes a guided tasting, where youâll explore different styles side-by-side and learn how factors like acidity, tannin, and body shape the experience.
To wrap things up, youâll learn practical wine skills you can actually use: how to read wine labels, how to order wine at restaurants, how to shop by style instead of memorizing grape names, and a few easy food pairing basics that make wine and meals work better together. Whether youâre brand new to wine or just want to feel more confident choosing bottles youâll love, Wine 101 is a welcoming, no-pressure way to build your wine knowledge while tasting some great wines along the way.
