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Wine specialist Don Hackett delves into an enticing discussion of choice regional wines.
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Touring the world of
VINO Let Don Hackett enlighten your palate to the fine intricacies of wine from various regions across the globe
Sherlock’s Wine Merchant Six Week Wine Course March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10 7-9 p.m. The theme for each class focuses on a specific wine region from around the world: Weeks 1 and 2: France
Attention wine lovers—how well do you know your vino? Let’s start with an easy one. What is your favorite wine? Where does it come from? Okay, now, think a bit harder. What is the region of your chosen wine known for? All right, here’s a real stumper. What is the difference between a wine from the Loire Valley and one from Alsace? Don’t feel bad if the answers to the last two aren’t resting at the top of your palate. Even the most sophisticated of oeno-
philes would be hard pressed to come up with the right answers. During March and April, however, you can become a true connoisseur at this six-week course, led by Don Hackett, senior educator and certified wine specialist of Sherlock’s Wine Merchant and The Cook’s Warehouse. Each week, Hackett takes students around the globe, swirling a glass in hand, as he details grape varietals, wine laws, the history of each wine growing region, and much more. Students sam-
ple wines from around the world and are taught how to determine the distinguishing qualities of each. By the end of the course students should have a foundational knowledge of common regions and varietals, as well as a basic understanding of some lesser-known ones. The cost of the six-week course is $295 per person; students who attend every class receive a diploma recognizing their well-rounded wine education.
Oakhurst Community Garden Project staff and volunteers
Week 4: Germany, Spain and the rest of Europe Week 5: United States and sparkling wines Week 6: Southern hemisphere
The Cook’s Warehouse in Brookhaven 4062 Peachtree Road Atlanta 30319 404.949.9945 www.cookswarehouse.com
– Rachelle Hicks
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Budding ‘wildthings’ learn to plant and grow in preparation for spring.
Week 3: Italy
Wildthings for 2s and 3s March 15, 22, 29, April 12, 19 Oakhurst Community Garden 435 Oakview Road Decatur 30030 404.371.1920 www.oakhurstgarden.org
Let loose your inner wild Let your child discover his or her inner “wildthing” during the five-week spring garden awakening course, Wildthings for 2s and 3s, at Oakhurst Community Garden in Decatur. Oakhurst staff member Chef Cassandra Lawson teaches students how to gently revive sleepy winter soil in preparation for spring planting. Children will plant seeds, make crafts from nature and enjoy healthy snacks like crackers, fresh produce and honey from the Oakhurst bees. As the kids share their art and nibble on delicious
local treats, Lawson tells stories that celebrate the coming of spring. Classes are held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing that wouldn’t mind dirty handprints or a fresh berry stuck in a trouser pocket. For the super-sweet little “wildthings,” the Garden provides bug spray. Cost for the course is $60 for Garden members and $70 for nonmembers. Registration is required at least five days in advance. – Rachelle Hicks
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