In addition to the certification classes, Laguna Culinary Arts offers a variety of wine appreciation classes for wine lovers of all levels.
Wine Basics
This course is for those who love wine and want to learn more about it, but are afraid to jump into our certificate classes. Taught by Chef Laurent Brazier, this 3-part series includes basic information about international grape varietals and reading labels, introduction to the major wine growing regions of the world, and each region's unique classification system, as well as a beginners approach to tasting wine. Six different wines will be tasted in each class. $160 for three classes.
Dates Offered:
 Series 1 – Wednesdays, April 10, 17 & 24, 6pm
Series 2 – Tuesdays, July 9, 16 & 23, 6pm
Class 1: Introduction to wine & wine tasting, how to serve wine, France as a wine region
Class 2: Spain, Italy & Germany as wine regions
Class 3: California & the west coast, Southern hemisphere
Specialty Wine Classes– What's in the Glass?
Can't get enough of learning about wine? These specialty wine classes dive deep into the subject. These classes can be taken individually and will focus on a single variety or a specific blend. Taste the difference from wine made by the same grape from different parts of the world, where climate, soil and wine making style create a unique signature.
Sauvignon Blanc Around the World
Tuesday, June 18, 6pm; Laurent
A cool to moderate climate grape, this class will introduce you to the most classic of all Sauvignon Blancs from Sancerre, to the blends of Bordeaux then across the new world from California to the southern hemisphere.
Price: $55 per person.
Pinot Noir Around the World
Thursday, June 20, 6pm; Laurent
One of the oldest cultivated vines in existence, and the most genetically unstable grape around, Pinot Noir varies exceedingly around the world. Explore the most important regions for this challenging grape, taste the classic styles and differences from various regions.
Price: $75 per class.
Cabernet Sauvignon & Cab-based Blends Around the World
Tuesday, July 2, 6pm; Laurent
The king of grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in every corner of the world. Whether you prefer the classic blends of Bordeaux or the bold structure of the new world, this versatile variety is a world-wide favorite.
Price: $75 per person.
Food & Wine Pairing Classes
These are NOT cooking classes, but a classroom-style lecture with wonderful food & wine. Each class features a 5-course "small plates" meal with wine pairings, and you will learn how to pair wine with the dishes, why some wines work better than others, and the basic principals of matching wine with your favorite dishes.
The Basics of Wine & Food Pairing – 3 class Series
These courses are for those with some basic wine knowledge who are ready to explore the basic concepts of pairing your favorite foods with great wine (or pairing your favorite wine with great food!) Each class will feature 5 "small plate" dishes, with wines per dish (total of 7 wines per class). Through interactive discussion, the students will discuss the success of each pairing, and explore the reasons for a good or poor relationship between the food and the wine. These are not cooking classes, but a classroom-style lecture with wonderful food & wine.
Dates Offered: Wednesdays, May 1, 8 & 15, 6pm
Class 1: White wines; Class 2: Lighter body red wines; Class 3: Full body red wines
$195 for three classes.
Wine & Food Pairing I – Spring
Thursday, April 18, 6pm
Menu: Potato Gnocchi with pesto, Bacon wrapped Scallops, Grilled pepper crusted Salmon & Creamy mushroom, Prosciutto-Goat Cheese stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Thyme-garlic Sauce, Lemon Meringue pie.
Price: $95 per person.
Wine & Food Pairing II – Spanish Feast
Thursday, May 30, 6pm
Menu: Roasted pepper Gazpacho, Shrimp & Saffron Cakes with Smoked Paprika Sauce, Cava poached Chicken with Tarragon, Spicy Lamb Stew, Crema Catalana.
Price: $95 per person.
Wine & Food Pairing III – Southern Italy
Tuesday, June 11, 6pm
Menu: Antipasto, Lemon-rosemary Grilled Swordfish, Pizza Napolitana, Grilled Lamb Brochette with Herbs and Mushroom Sauce, Tiramisu.
Price: $95 per person.
Wine & Food pairing IV- a Tour of Asia
Thursday, June 13, 6pm
Menu: Shrimp & Pork Eggrolls with Dipping Sauce, Coconut-Chicken Soup with Lemon Grass and Ginger, Spicy Mango Pork with Jasmine Rice, Szechwan pepper Steak over Crispy lettuce, Rice Pudding.
Price: $95 per person
Wine & Food Pairing V- Hors d' Oeuvres Party
Wednesday, July 10, 6pm
Menu: Crab Cake & lemon Aioli, Hummus and Babaganoush, Salmon Gravlax with Dill Crème Fraiche, Trio of Crostinis with Sausage, Tomato & Wild Mushrooms, Blue Cheese Potato Croquette with Fig Sauce.
Price: $95 per person
Wine & Food Pairing VI - All about Cheese
Tuesday, August 6, 6pm
Menu: Aged Cheddar and beer Soup with Thyme Croutons, Manchego & prosciutto fried Cheese on a Bed of Confit of Leeks, Lobster & Gouda "Mac & Cheese", Roasted Sea Bass over Goat Cheese Yukon Mash, Assorted Blue Cheeses from around the World.
Price: $95 per person
Wine & Food Pairing VII - Tuscany
Tuesday, August 13, 6pm
Menu: Grilled Artichoke with Tarragon Aioli, Jumbo Scallops over tender Zucchini & Squash with Lemon-Garlic Jus, Pappardelle Pasta with Meat-Tomato Sauce, Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Olive Sauce, Lemon-Almond Pudding with Melba Sauce.
Price: $95 per person
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