9.7 The Loire Valley Pt.2
We talk about the Loire Valley as one large region, but since it contains 87 appellations, breaking it up into five relatively distinct areas creates more clarity. Not just in style and grape variety, but context for the rich history of the region. This is why we’re breaking this Wine School topic into two months. In the first we’ll learn about and taste the wines of the Pay Nantais and Anjou-Saumur (think Muscadet and Vouvray) and next month, Touraine and the Central Vineyards (the famous Chinon and Sancerre).
Once we have these broad strokes, the fun of becoming familiar with the producers and styles that don’t fit the mold begins. In familiarizing ourselves with the new, the old is never far behind, with many of the most exciting producers of the Loire focusing on varieties with a long history in the region and traditional winemaking. If you love a lecture style class with lots of information and maps (!), this one is definitely for you.
Class includes snacks as always.
Tickets are strictly non-refundable due to the nature of sourcing wines and class size limit.
We talk about the Loire Valley as one large region, but since it contains 87 appellations, breaking it up into five relatively distinct areas creates more clarity. Not just in style and grape variety, but context for the rich history of the region. This is why we’re breaking this Wine School topic into two months. In the first we’ll learn about and taste the wines of the Pay Nantais and Anjou-Saumur (think Muscadet and Vouvray) and next month, Touraine and the Central Vineyards (the famous Chinon and Sancerre).
Once we have these broad strokes, the fun of becoming familiar with the producers and styles that don’t fit the mold begins. In familiarizing ourselves with the new, the old is never far behind, with many of the most exciting producers of the Loire focusing on varieties with a long history in the region and traditional winemaking. If you love a lecture style class with lots of information and maps (!), this one is definitely for you.
Class includes snacks as always.
Tickets are strictly non-refundable due to the nature of sourcing wines and class size limit.
We talk about the Loire Valley as one large region, but since it contains 87 appellations, breaking it up into five relatively distinct areas creates more clarity. Not just in style and grape variety, but context for the rich history of the region. This is why we’re breaking this Wine School topic into two months. In the first we’ll learn about and taste the wines of the Pay Nantais and Anjou-Saumur (think Muscadet and Vouvray) and next month, Touraine and the Central Vineyards (the famous Chinon and Sancerre).
Once we have these broad strokes, the fun of becoming familiar with the producers and styles that don’t fit the mold begins. In familiarizing ourselves with the new, the old is never far behind, with many of the most exciting producers of the Loire focusing on varieties with a long history in the region and traditional winemaking. If you love a lecture style class with lots of information and maps (!), this one is definitely for you.
Class includes snacks as always.
Tickets are strictly non-refundable due to the nature of sourcing wines and class size limit.