Seated Tasting
Friday, September 12
7pm to 8:30pm
Followed by Wines by the Glass/Bottle
Like a master chef selecting just the right spices to elevate a dish, winemakers turn to the art of blending to bring out the best in their wines. From age-old traditions to innovative new expressions, blending allows producers to create harmony, complexity, and depth—often revealing something even greater than the sum of its parts.
In this guided tasting, we’ll explore the creativity and precision behind the world's most fascinating blends. From the iconic multi-vintage craftsmanship of Champagne to the layered reds of Priorat and Paso Robles, you’ll gain a new appreciation for the winemaker’s role as artist and alchemist.
We’ll discuss:
- The tradition of blending in Champagne, and how it defines house style
- Classic European field blends and co-fermentation techniques
- Modern new-world innovations in blending structure, body, and balance
Featured Wines:
- Champagne Brut Special Cuvée by Bollinger – Ay, France (Chardonnay & Pinot Noir)
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2024 by Domaine Caboche – Rhône Valley, France (Clairette, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc)
- Priorat 2023 'Camins del Priorat' by Álvaro Palacios – Spain (Garnacha, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah)
- 'Two Left Feet' 2022 by Mollydooker – Southeast Australia (Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot)
- Cabernet Blend 2021 'Isosceles' by Justin Vineyards – Paso Robles, California (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot)
- 'Machete' 2022 by Orin Swift Cellars – California (Petite Sirah, Syrah, Grenache)
This is a tasting for the curious, the creative, and the wine lovers who know that sometimes a little of this and a little of that is exactly what greatness requires.
