Q & A Session on Wine & Spirits
Sommeliers will often field questions from the staff on various topics pertaining to the beverage program. Browse through this section now and again for tips, tricks and educational tidbits from the hospitality arena.
Wine Pairing
Pairing food and wine is an art that seeks to harmonize the flavors and aromas of both elements, elevating the dining experience to new culinary heights. The goal is to create a balance where neither the food nor the wine overpowers the other. Classic pairings, such as a robust Cabernet Sauvignon with a hearty steak or a delicate Sauvignon Blanc with fresh seafood, serve as starting points. We expand upon this in our Professional Wine Course, our premier course offering for those looking to learn more about wine.
What is terroir?
Terroir is a French term that's integral to the world of wine, and it's used to describe the unique characteristics that the geography, geology, and climate of a certain place bestow upon grapevines, and by extension, the wine produced from them. It represents the holistic combination of factors from a specific vineyard site or wine region that give a wine its unique flavor and aroma. As we learn each important grape in our courses, we discuss the importance of this topic along the way.
