Classic Series: Blind Tasting 101

Maybe you've seen a pro sommelier or wine savvy friend saunter up to a nondescript glass of wine and identify its nation of origin or grape variety with a smell and a sip. But is blind tasting all just magic? Or do we all have the skills to narrow down what's in our glass?
Join us for an open-forum blind tasting where we'll explore the core tenets of how to identify a wine and see if we can get to the bottom of what we're tasting. We'll discuss the signposts that the pros use to narrow down things like climate, alcohol content, and winemaking style. We'll unpack how to evaluate a glass of wine by sight, smell, and taste, and how to identify common tasting notes.

Most of all, though, we'll try a few wines without any preconceptions getting in the way. Maybe we'll learn something about our palates! Tasters of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.

To fully participate in the class:
1. Reserve your ticket through Eventbrite! Purchase one ticket for each member of your party. The ticket price includes admission for one as well as a cheese plate, wine, and accompaniments for one.
2. Show up on the day of class! Class will begin at 7:30pm. This is a standing event in our retail learning setting. The duration of the class is about an hour and a half. After class, there will be time to tour our cheese caves as well as shop our expansive product selection (at a 10% discount!).
3. This event is for 21+. Our staff will check IDs at the door.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please reach out to classes@formaggiocambridge.com when you make your reservation if you or a member of your party has any food allergies or dietary restrictions or requires seating. Our classroom coordinator will help you to determine if the class can be modified to accomodate your needs. The health and safety of our guests is a priority for us.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you are unable to attend a class, please let us know at least 72 hours before the class is scheduled to take place and we will give you a full refund or a credit for a future class. If you don't let us know in advance of the class, you are not entitled to any refund or credit.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Formaggio Kitchen - Cambridge, 358 Huron Ave, Cambridge, United States