Second Course: Beyond the Basics

Why does a Russian River Valley Pinot Noir from California taste different than one from Willamette Valley, Oregon or even Burgundy in France? Is it the soil, the weather, the winemaker? The short answer is a little bit of everything. The long answer…well, you’ll have to join us for this class. In many of our classes we talk about how to taste wine critically, the idea behind this tasting is to go 'beyond the basics' and discuss why these wines taste the way they do. In this class you will taste 5 wines that will help us how the soil, terrain, climate, traditions, and winemaking techniques make the world of wine so diverse. 

Groupon & Gift Certificates: If you have a Groupon class certificate or a gift certificate issued from the shop before 2022, please give us a shout 919-803-5473 or email us to make your reservation. Please have your Groupon voucher code or gift certificate code handy! By booking your seat(s) for this class using a Groupon voucher, you are agreeing to redeem the full value of the voucher in exchange for the listed number of seats on your voucher.

Cancellation Policy: Sometimes things come up, and we understand! Please let us know if you need to cancel or change your reservations to another available and listed class at least 48 hours prior to the start of class, and we can change your reservation, or provide a refund if you purchased the class directly from The Raleigh Wine Shop. Within the 48 hour window, please call the shop to let us know, but we cannot guarantee exchange or refund of your reservation.