Education Seminars: Saturday March 7, 2026

Description

Join us for “Version 2026” which will focus solely on food and wine pairing skills and excellence. 

Life is too short to eat mediocre food paired with uninspired wines. We can eliminate this scourge together!

10:30 AM Doors Open, Carriage House

Gather and get comfortable.

11 AM Morning Seminar Exploring the Four Taste Categories

Session Leader: David Hulley

• Welcome & Introduction
• Tasting Exercise:
• Chips → Salty
• Lemon → Sour
• Walnuts → Bitter
• Sugar → Sweet
• Lecture: Fundamentals of Wine & Food Pairing
• How to balance flavours
• Matching wine to taste profiles
• Tips for enhancing food and wine harmony

12:30 PM 3-Course Lunch

Enjoy a 3-course lunch with wine pairings overlooking the sleeping vineyards, prepared and presented by Executive Chef George.

2 PM Afternoon Seminar Chocolate & Wine Pairing 2.0

Session Leader: David Hulley and Guest

• Hands-on tasting of chocolate with different wines
• Discussion on flavour synergy and pairing techniques

3:30 PM Closing Ratatouille Knows Best

Session Leader: Remy

• The exquisite symphony of flavour pairings is all around you
• Closing remarks & goodbyes