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It's here! The Fall 2009 Premium Wine Course Series
You won't want to miss these!
**DOWNLOAD PROGRAM FLYER (PDF)**
You won't want to miss these!
**DOWNLOAD PROGRAM FLYER (PDF)**
The Fall 2009 Premium Wine Course Series
Featuring award-winning wine educator Gilat Ben-Dor, MBA, CSW
and pre-program networking session!
Featuring award-winning wine educator Gilat Ben-Dor, MBA, CSW
and pre-program networking session!
Join us on a 5-week journey for an eye-opening look at the fascinating
world of wine! Why do some wines get all the hype? Does the cork type
really matter? How can we branch out while still feeling confident in
our wine choices? As a special engagement, this 5-course series is offered at the beautiful classroom facility of WJ Bradley Mortgage Capital Corporation, 9237 East Via de Ventura Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (in same office complex as Cold Stone Creamery HQ, off of 101 & Via de Ventura). See below for more details, and sign up here.
All programs run from 7:00-9:00 pm.
**Scroll below for FULL course descriptions and registration policies.** Click on each title to sign up.
Tuesday, Sept. 29: Classics & Counterparts™: Get Out of Your Wine Rut!
Wednesday, Oct. 7: The Yin and Yang of Wine and Cheese Pairing
Wednesday, Oct. 14: Discover Australian Regionality: Beyond the Shiraz
Wednesday, Oct. 21: Bordeaux for Beginners: Demystifying a Legend
Thanks to
our venue sponsor, WJ Bradley Mortgage Capital Corporation, we are able
to offer this expert-led educational series at the competitive rate of
only $65 per class.
*Early Bird special rate of $59 per class for a limited time*
You may sign up for individual classes, or purchase complete series of 5 and save $45!
You may sign up for individual classes, or purchase complete series of 5 and save $45!
Gift Certificates available. Space is limited, advance reservations required.
Registration closes 48 hours prior to each class or when sold out.
Sign up today!
Each program includes:
Questions?
Contact Renaissance Wine Academy at
602-373-5800 or
info@RenaissanceWineAcademy.com
Registration closes 48 hours prior to each class or when sold out.
Sign up today!
Each program includes:
- Full-length, interactive, professional-level wine course led by an internationally recognized wine expert
- NEW! Pre-program networking session
- Tasting portions of 4-6 wines corresponding with program theme
- Light gourmet refreshments
- Tasting note materials
- Door-prize drawing
Sept. 23, 7-9 pm: The 6 Essential Wines To Know
What if you could narrow down your vital wine knowledge into the top 3 white and top 3 red wines? From this foundation, you can build upon your entire wine knowledge base. This session is an excellent primer or refresher course, and will also answer questions such as: What exactly is a wine's “terroir” and why has it shaped the history of wine? What is the #1 wine mistake made every day? And what are the key indicators of an Old World or a New World wine?
Advance reservations required.
Sept. 29, 7-9 pm: Classics & Counterparts™: Get Out of Your Wine Rut!
Congratulations! You finally know which wines you like. So you select them again…and again…and again. If you find yourself reaching for the "old standby" wines time and again, this session is for you! Join Gilat Ben-Dor for an enlightening comparison of classic grape varietals and their tasty cousins - with a few twists!
Advance reservations required.
Oct. 7, 7-9 pm: The Yin and Yang of Wine and Cheese Pairing
Cheeses around the world are produced with the same craftsmanship, regional traditions and pride as wine, and are often made with specific wines in mind. Why? To allow us to experience a nirvana of synergy with the correct wine and cheese pairings. In this session, you will learn cheese basics, as well as key techniques for pairing cheese and wine. You will come away from this content-rich session with a new appreciation for unique and delicious cheese and wine combinations from around the world.
Advance reservations required.
Oct. 14, 7-9 pm: Discover Australian Regionality: Beyond the Shiraz
In the vast land of breathtaking terrain, kangaroos sometimes nap among the vines (seen with our own eyes!). Explore the signature wines of this fascinating country, and go well beyond the famous Chardonnay and Shiraz alone. As the 2008-2009 Wine Australia ambassador and winner of the national AusWISE competition, Gilat Ben-Dor will also share her personal account of her time in four different wine regions of Australia.
Advance reservations required.
Oct. 21, 7-9 pm: Bordeaux for Beginners: Demystifying a Legend
Bordeaux wines evoke images of prestige…and confusion! Which is the true Bordeaux grape? And what is all the hype, anyway? Discover the rich history, drama, laws, and secrets that make Bordeaux the world classic it is today. This session is led by Gilat Ben-Dor, who is a Certified Bordeaux Educator by French agency Sopexa.
Advance reservations required.
What if you could narrow down your vital wine knowledge into the top 3 white and top 3 red wines? From this foundation, you can build upon your entire wine knowledge base. This session is an excellent primer or refresher course, and will also answer questions such as: What exactly is a wine's “terroir” and why has it shaped the history of wine? What is the #1 wine mistake made every day? And what are the key indicators of an Old World or a New World wine?
Advance reservations required.
Sept. 29, 7-9 pm: Classics & Counterparts™: Get Out of Your Wine Rut!
Congratulations! You finally know which wines you like. So you select them again…and again…and again. If you find yourself reaching for the "old standby" wines time and again, this session is for you! Join Gilat Ben-Dor for an enlightening comparison of classic grape varietals and their tasty cousins - with a few twists!
Advance reservations required.
Oct. 7, 7-9 pm: The Yin and Yang of Wine and Cheese Pairing
Cheeses around the world are produced with the same craftsmanship, regional traditions and pride as wine, and are often made with specific wines in mind. Why? To allow us to experience a nirvana of synergy with the correct wine and cheese pairings. In this session, you will learn cheese basics, as well as key techniques for pairing cheese and wine. You will come away from this content-rich session with a new appreciation for unique and delicious cheese and wine combinations from around the world.
Advance reservations required.
Oct. 14, 7-9 pm: Discover Australian Regionality: Beyond the Shiraz
In the vast land of breathtaking terrain, kangaroos sometimes nap among the vines (seen with our own eyes!). Explore the signature wines of this fascinating country, and go well beyond the famous Chardonnay and Shiraz alone. As the 2008-2009 Wine Australia ambassador and winner of the national AusWISE competition, Gilat Ben-Dor will also share her personal account of her time in four different wine regions of Australia.
Advance reservations required.
Oct. 21, 7-9 pm: Bordeaux for Beginners: Demystifying a Legend
Bordeaux wines evoke images of prestige…and confusion! Which is the true Bordeaux grape? And what is all the hype, anyway? Discover the rich history, drama, laws, and secrets that make Bordeaux the world classic it is today. This session is led by Gilat Ben-Dor, who is a Certified Bordeaux Educator by French agency Sopexa.
Advance reservations required.
Questions?
Contact Renaissance Wine Academy at
602-373-5800 or
info@RenaissanceWineAcademy.com
Please read Event Policies prior to registration: Due to the
individual set-up requirements, advance reservations are required. No
refunds can be made except for cancellation of event by the organizer.
Registrants may send a substitute if they cannot attend, by notifying
Renaissance Wine Academy of the person’s name in advance. All attendees
must be at least 21 years of age. No outside audio or video taping of
the programs is permitted. However, Renaissance Wine Academy may record
and/or photograph the event for sales or promotional purposes. By
registering for one or more of these Wine Courses, you consent to all
terms above with no compensation to you.