Wine
Classes
Thank you for taking the time to visit Wade Fee on Wine. Here are brief descriptions of the classes I provide:
A fun and relaxed “guided tasting” of 3 White and 3 Red wine varieties. We discuss the variations in appearance, smell and taste and the components in wine that influence these characteristics.
Wine 101
An in-depth introductory class for those looking for a fun and non-intimidating atmosphere to learn a broad spectrum of wine basics. This class gives you a framework to build upon, with additional classwork or informally with magazines and other resources.
Food and wine were meant to be consumed together. Meals, celebrations, parties, social hours -all are opportunities to pair food and wine. Learn which wines and foods combine like magic to taste better than either alone.
Expand your enjoyment of wine by broadening your taste palate with this survey of popular Red wine varieties. A myriad of grape varietals and traditional blends. Different tastes for every food, time of year or mood.
Cool and refreshing. Expand your enjoyment of wine even further with this survey of popular White wine varieties. From big and rich, to crisp and refreshing, to fruitful and easy to drink. White wines are an unending expression of styles and flavors.
Exploring Sparkling Wines
The wines of Kings, Queens, Hollywood and romance for a reason! Explore the wide variety of flavor options available in this survey of the worlds Sparkling wines. Quality wines at a wide range of prices and they are surprisingly easy to pair with food.
Investigate strategies to get more for your money and expand your selection tenfold when you are purchasing wine. Whether you are focused on price, quality or both, you have many options beyond the local grocer.
Dive into the wine glass and be able to describe wine characteristics, compare the different wine varietals, and calibrate your palate to accurately describe the level of characteristic you sense in the wine. Use this information to judge the quality and value of wines and make decisions about which wines you will choose to purchase.
Living on the West Coast we are immersed in world-class Pinot Noir wines. Take a moment to explore the variety of Pinot Noir from other great wine regions around the world. Revel in the finesse, diversity and expression of terroir(place). You may discover a new favorite.
Explore the hand-crafted, small production, world-class Pinot Noir wines of the Willamette Valley. Examine how winemakers meld microclimates, clonal selection and barrel blending into magnificent wines.
