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Vintage Excellence | Drop-In Class

  • The Oenophile Institute 1295 W Spring St Smyrna, GA, 30080 United States (map)

This series is geared towards wine lovers of all knowledge levels.

Experience the magic of truly mature wines with a rare tasting from Chelsea’s personal cellar. This class showcases extraordinary bottles, all 20+ years old, from iconic regions like Brunello di Montalcino, Napa Valley, Rioja, and the Rhône Valley. We’ll explore what makes these vintages exceptional—how weather, terroir, and time have shaped them—while tasting firsthand how great wines evolve. Don’t miss this opportunity to drink history.

120 minutes / $100 / 5 wines

Content

  • Specific Vintage Highlights: examining why these years were exceptional.

  • Climate and Weather Patterns: how weather variations influenced grape ripening and overall wine quality.

  • Terroir Exploration: the influence of microclimates on wine style and flavor profiles.

  • Cellaring Guide: how and for how long these wines could age

Due to the rare nature of wines being tasted a minimum of 6 people must be signed-up for this class

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