Join us as we explore the origins of American, Irish and Scottish Whiskies. We learn to identify key traits and discover how these distinctive styles were born thanks to natural resources, necessity, passion, and politics. The Tasting Includes: A welcome drink of a classic Rye Old Fashioned Tasting of six whiskeys. We'll taste a … Continue reading Whiskey Origins Story
Get Gin Tasting & Cocktail Making with The Tasting Class This is an event where you make the cocktails with us, all while learning about the incredible history of gin and the stories behind the drinks we make. You'll learn about gin's birth, the gin craze, the invention of bathtub gin all the way through … Continue reading Gin Tasting & Cocktail-Making
The Tasting Class' most popular home tasting experience comes to life at Light House in D3. Explore the most well-known grape varieties from the places most famous for making them and learn to swirl and slurp like a pro. Define what wines you like best, plus learn some tricks on how to choose a wine … Continue reading Wine 101 Class at The Lighthouse
The most famous red grape varieties originated in Europe, but many have carved out incredible reputations for themselves further abroad. We'll cover stories of how Malbec because synonymous with Mendoza, why Shiraz procured an Aussie nickname, and how New Zealand took top place in a competition against French wine more than 100 times its price. … Continue reading New World Icons
Are you brave enough to gamble on your senses? Test your palate in this unique blind tasting challenge where you bet your corks on guessing the grape variety, region and other grapey things! This tasting experience includes a selection of 6 wines served with light nibbles Las Vegas is full of games of good luck, … Continue reading Monte Carlo Wine Tasting Game
Sicily is an Italian wine region on the rise. Pioneering Italian winery, Planeta, has helped carve out a place for local grapes Nero d'Avola and Grillo on the international scene, as well as working tirelessly to understand how the vast micro-climates impact its wines, including vineyards on an active volcano. Alessandro Vallecchi from Planeta Estate … Continue reading Italian Wine and Food Pairing Dinner – a Focus on Sicily
Get ready for ‘food-coma’ with this five-course masterclass with the best cuts of meat available, and curated wine pairings presented by The Tasting Class. Steak and wine will never be the same again! There is no one right answer for great red wine and steak pairings. The cut, cooking temperature, sauce, and marbling (amongst several … Continue reading Meat & Wine Pairing Degustation
Prized for their pungent and earthy yet delicate aroma, Truffles are considered one of the world’s finest ingredients, famously called “the diamonds of the kitchen”. And with this kind of indulgence, the last thing you want to do when devouring it is drinking the wrong kind of wine. Which is where The Tasting Class comes … Continue reading Truffle Dinner
Enjoy a truly authentic experience of a nation’s culture with a multi-course dinner of exquisitely grilled meat paired with Argentina’s best wine offerings. Come early to enjoy a tour of the stables, the beautiful desert sunset and maybe, even a spot of polo! And, if you’re too full to drive after all that excitement, why … Continue reading Argentine Asado (BBQ) Experience
Allow yourself to be transported to Spain with every sip and mouthful with this delicious experience. In this lazy afternoon lunch, we will explore some key wine styles (Cava or Priorat, anyone?) with Catalonian food pairings, with our partners Familia Torres and BOCA. This tasting experience includes a selection of 4 courses served with 4 … Continue reading Taste of Spain – Catalunya
Salim Isler of Familia Torres will be hosting an intimate table in BOCA's wine cellar, and winemaker Jordi will be virtually joining from Spain. Over a four course lunch, they will present five wines from the small and incredibly high-quality region of Priorat, including a vertical tasting of Perpetual from 2013, 2014 and 2015.
You've been asking for it, and here it is! The Tasting Class explains Champagne, from the ground to grape to glass, Explore with us how Champagne gets its sparkle, how to find the best bubbles, what to pair it with, and more. And while most people know Champagne for its bubbles, many are unaware that … Continue reading Champagne Tasting Masterclass
Wine does work with Thai food, you just need a few tricks to get the pairings right. Join us for a lesson on the wines that work best with chili, aromatic herbs and subtle sweetness. Then put your newfound knowledge to the test by trying it out with a selection of plates from Pai Thai. … Continue reading Tricks to Pairing Wine & Thai Cuisine
A wine and food pairing tour of Souq Madinat Jumeirah created and led by The Tasting Class, every Tuesday at Jumeirah Souq Madinat. The tour consists of five different country wine and food pairing themes at five corresponding restaurants - South Africa at The Meat Co, Italy at Trattoria, France in Publique, England in Folly … Continue reading Vine Around @ Souk Madinat
If you’re anything like us, food is an absolutely vital part of the travel experience and there’s no better way to get an authentic taste for a country's cuisine than via its street food. Join us at BBs Social Dining, DIFC, as we delve into a Far East street food and wine pairing theme. Boa … Continue reading Far East Street Food Wine Pairing Lesson
Join us for a tasting of five Spanish wines creek side at Skafos in Canopy by Hilton. We’ll cover some key Spanish wine regions and styles from Rioja to Sherry. Skafos will be putting on a live paella cooking station too, so after the lesson, load up on the three paellas and see which of … Continue reading Spanish Wine Class followed by Paella Dinner
In 1976, in true American fashion, the USA became the first country outside Europe to be taken seriously as a high-quality wine producer. Since then the US has enjoyed a meteoric rise in wine-fame and many would argue it has become the most important wine making country in the world. Join us as we explore … Continue reading American Wine Class & Gourmet Burger
"It’s a fantastic time of year to be outside and what better way to pass the time than with barbecue!? And no Dubai barbecue day would be complete without a lavish five course wine and food pairing experience, right? That’s exactly what you can expect from this outdoor BBQ and wine pairing extravaganza, accompanied, of … Continue reading Wine BBQ
