Wine, Beer & Spirits

HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL TOUR AND DINNER IN CHINATOWN

Elliot Savitzky | Culinary Instructor, Chinatown Expert The tour includes the history of Chinatown from 1840’s till today and the major events that impacted its development. The history can be traced by observing its architecture, anywhere from Anglo-Saxon brick buildings to the art deco style incorporated into the garment district office buildings. The walking tour will take 1 hour and 15 minutes and followed by dinner in Chinatown. The tour will convene at Pai Fung Arch at the end of Beach Street in front of the Hot Pot Buffet restaurant. The Tuition includes the cost of dinner, soft drinks, taxes, and tip. The instructor will send a welcome information package via email one day prior to the class.

COURSE CODE: CHTC Sec. 01: Thursday, 6-9pm. Oct. 7 | $100

WINE, BEER & SPIRITS

BASIC MIXOLOGY

Brendan O’Toole | Beer Specialist and Spirit Professional Anyone can mix! Through hands-on mixing and tasting, you will learn proper cocktail techniques. We’ll make different drinks based on different techniques and a different base spirit: vodka, gin, and whiskey. You will make a variety of cocktails and taste your own creations.

COURSE CODE: MIXO Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. Sep. 17 | $100

HOLIDAY COCKTAILS: MIXING AND TASTING

Anthony Martinez | Food & Beverage Manager, The Charles Hotel Let’s brighten up your holiday party with some fun and delicious cocktails. Join Anthony, food and beverage manager of the Charles Hotel and learn different mixing techniques to make holiday craft cocktails. We will talk about different spirits for cocktails and how to incorporate fresh ingredients, cordials, and fruits to make your drinks fun, delicious, and unique.

COURSE CODE: HMIX Sec. 01: Thursday, 7-9pm. Dec. 16 | $85

WINETASTING: A BEGINNER’S SAMPLER

John Fiola | Diploma WSET, Certified Wine Educator Uncertain as to the difference between Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, Chianti and Cabernet, Burgundy and Barossa? Join us to learn how to distinguish between wine styles, grape varieties, and regions. We’ll discuss how to buy wine at all price points, how to taste wine to get the most out of every glass, what makes a New World wine different from the same type of wine produced in France or Italy, and the best food pairings for different wine styles.

COURSE CODE: WSAM Sec. 01: 2 Fridays, 7-9pm. Oct. 22 & 29 | $170

DATE NIGHT: BEGINNER WINE AND CHEESE TASTING ONLINE CLASS WITH A TASTING KIT PICKUP

Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate of Cambridge School of Culinary Art Let’s spend a fun evening tasting wines and appetizers. We’ll sample red and white wines as well as unique nibbles including several artisan cheeses. You’ll learn about how to taste and how to best enjoy them. To enhance the experience of learning and tasting, this online interactive class includes the wine and cheese tasting kit. Each pair will pick up the sampling kit at CCAE, 56 Brattle Street, Cambridge on Wednesday, November 3 from 5-6pm. The online session will be on Zoom on Saturday, November 6 from 7-8:30pm. The tuition includes the tasting kit for 2 people. The tuition is per pair. The registration will be closed on Monday, November 1 at 6pm.

COURSE CODE: WINC Sec. 01: Saturday, 7-8:30pm. Nov. 6 | $140

FRENCH WINE TOUR

Steve Hoffman | Wine Educator

Join us for a whirlwind tour of some of the premier wine-producing regions of France. While we taste different French wines, we’ll talk about the history of French wine production in different regions including Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhone, the Loire Valley, Alsace, or Languedoc, as well as lesser-known regions. You’ll learn what to look for on a wine label and how to choose a wine that works well with your favorite dish.

COURSE CODE: FWNT Sec. 01: Thursday, 7-9pm. Sep. 23 | $100

WINES OF CALIFORNIA

Steve Hoffman | Wine Educator

Discover the distinctive flavors and bouquets of California wines in this fun and informative class. Along the way, we’ll discuss what makes each varietal unique, what makes California wines special, and how you can make smart wine selections to enjoy at home. We’ll also discuss wine making, cellaring, wine and food combinations and serving.

COURSE CODE: WICA Sec. 01: Thursday, 7-9pm. Oct. 14 | $100

WINES OF THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

John Fiola | Diploma WSET, Certified Wine Educator In recent years, wines from southern hemisphere countries such as Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand have evolved into high quality wines that are relatively inexpensive. Join us as we explore the wines from the southern hemisphere. We’ll taste and explore what makes them unique.

COURSE CODE: WSHE Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. Dec. 10 | $100

WINES OF GEORGIA

Lika Tsinamdzgvrishvili | Wine Specialist and Manager, Wildvine Georgia The country of Georgia was the first wine making country in the world. Georgian wine regions have ancient winemaking traditions and customs that result in unique refreshing white or even full-bodied red wines. This class is a blend of wine education and immersion into a new culture! We’ll explore this ancient method of wine making in a very engaging way with the combination of local Georgian traditions and culture. We’ll also talk about grape varieties that can produce interesting wine varieties. While you learn about what makes Georgian wine so special, you are welcome to sip through some suggested Georgian wines. The suggested list of Georgian wine will be sent to you prior to the class.

COURSE CODE: WIGE Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. Nov. 12 | $50

DATE NIGHT: HOLIDAY WINE COCKTAIL ONLINE CLASS WITH TASTING KIT PICKUP

Dagmar Smith | Chef, Graduate of Cambridge School of Culinary Art In this Saturday evening date night wine tasting session, we’ll make delicious holiday wine cocktails using sparkling and still wines, as well as fruits, juices and other spirits. The cocktails will include a classic sparkling wine cocktail, a wine Mojito, a strawberry Frosé, and more. Each pair will pick up the sampling kit which will include everything needed for the class at CCAE, 56 Brattle Street, Cambridge on Wednesday, December 15 from 5-6pm. The online session will be on Zoom on Saturday, December 18 from 7-8:30pm. The tuition includes the tasting kit for 2 people. The tuition is per pair. The registration will be closed on Monday, December 13 at 6pm.

COURSE CODE: HWCK Sec. 01: Saturday, 7-8:30pm. Dec. 18 | $140

SCOTCH WHISKY TASTING

Brendan O’Toole | Beer Specialist and Spirit Professional Let’s get together and learn about Scotch whisky. Brendan picks a variety of Scotch whisky for you to taste. We’ll talk about the history of Scotch whisky, styles, and distilled processes.

COURSE CODE: SCCH Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. Nov. 5 | $100

JAPANESE WHISKEY TASTING

Brendan O’Toole | Beer Specialist and Spirit Professional Learn about Japan’s long history in distillation, their love of Bourbon & Scotch and the amazing whiskey that some say will be the next big boom in whiskey. Compared to the strict requirements imposed to make Scotch and Bourbon, Japan is unique, the only basic rule is that it must be made in Japan. This creates a wide array of styles and flavors that are truly unique. There is so much more to Japanese spirits than just Sake. Learn about the distinctive flavors and how to use them in cocktails and pair with food.

COURSE CODE: JBRN Sec. 01: Friday, 7-9pm. Oct. 1 | $100

BEER TASTING AND TALKING ONLINE CLASS WITH TASTING KIT

Gabby Bonfiglio | Beer Educator No flights, no problems! In this 4-week online interactive class, we’ll travel through England, Germany, and Belgium and will come home to America and talk about each country’s beer styles. Each week we will focus on each country and talk about different brewing traditions and techniques while we taste different beers. We’ll talk about major historical styles, brewing histories, and cultural differences. Tuition includes the tasting kit for 4 weeks. The kit can be picked up at CCAE, 56 Brattle Street, Cambridge on Tuesday, October 5 from 5-6pm. The registration will be closed on Friday, October 1 at 6pm.

COURSE CODE: BBTT Sec. 01: 4 Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. Begins Oct. 7 | $250

EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH BEER

Elle Thomas | Owner, @AirBrewNB, airbrewnb.com Beer is the most widely consumed alcoholic beverage in the world! Let’s explore the world with beer together! With over 100 distinct styles of beer in the world, we’ll explore the international history of popular beer styles. Let’s discuss traditional brewing practices, the modern craft beer movement and fun beer facts from different regions of the world including Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, and South America. We will also discuss the history of popular beer styles and how you can pair beer with food. You will walk away knowing how to curate your own beer and food pairings. Cheers!

COURSE CODE: WDBR Sec. 01: Wednesday, 7-9pm. Dec. 8 | $50

SEASONAL BREW: BEERS FOR HOLIDAY ONLINE CLASS WITH TASTING KIT

Gabby Bonfiglio | Beer Educator Let’s celebrate holidays with a variety of seasonal beers this year. In this online interactive class, we’ll talk and taste different styles of locally available beer and learn how well they support, enhance, and elevate the meals. We will talk about how a brewery brews seasonal beers and how to pair each style with holiday food. Tuition includes the tasting kit. The kit can be picked up at CCAE, 56 Brattle Street, Cambridge on Tuesday, November 30 from 5-6pm. The registration will be closed on Monday, November 29 at 9am.

COURSE CODE: HOBR Sec. 01: Thursday, 7-8:30pm. Dec. 2 | $70

HISTORY OF WOMEN IN BEER

Elle Thomas | Owner, @AirBrewNB, airbrewnb.com Although perceived as a male dominated industry, historically women have been playing a significant role in beer production. Join us as we highlight the stories of prominent women who contributed to the evolution of current brewing practices. We will have fun beer trivia so grab a drink and let’s chat about the history of women in beer from 4000 BC to present.

COURSE CODE: WMBR Sec. 01: Wednesday, 7-9pm. Sep. 22 | $50