Who It's For: Beginners, budget-conscious drinkers, and anyone tired of being priced out of their favorite styles.
Most of the wine world's most famous appellations have a quieter version next door. Same grapes, similar soils, occasionally the same producers, without the marketing budget or the auction house attention. There are also declassified wines from prestigious estates, and entire regions still flying under the radar of mainstream pricing.
This class is a guided tour through the alternatives. We pour wines from appellations that border the famous names, declassified bottles from well-known producers, and a few sleeper regions that drink well above their price point. Along the way we talk about why these wines cost what they do, what you are actually paying for at the top of the market, and how to spot value once you know where to look.
Educator: BK Kapella