Curio Wine School: Port, Sherry, Madeira, & More: Fortified Wines

Curio Wine School: Port, Sherry, Madeira, & More: Fortified Wines from Around the World.
Feeling the winter blahs starting to set in? It's time to get fortified! This sensory excursion will guide you through comparing and contrasting 6 fortified wines, including Port, Sherry, Madeira, & more from Portugal, Spain, and right here in Virginia.

Along the way, you’ll learn about the history and production methods of each one, gaining insights into what makes fortified wine so special - and popular - across the globe.

Please note this session is identical to the one on 1/14/26.

Included with your ticket:

1. Seated wine class in the cool Curio Wine Cellar with Johnny Puckett, Curio & Rogers Ford Farm Winery owner and winemaker (WSET3).
2. Guided tasting of five unique fortified wines.
3. Small plate of artisanal cheese and crackers to accompany your tasting
4. Discounts on bottle purchases of all wines tasted

Curio wines classes are designed for everyone, whether you are new to the world of wine or a wine expert. We will explore and discover new aspects of wine together. Classes are held in the Curio Wine Bar’s Wine Cellar, which is accessed down a flight of stairs. Everyone attending need to be 21 and over (this also pertains to infants and children). Wine club members save 15% - email us at [email protected] for the promo code or check out the member Facebook page.

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Curio Wine Bar & Tasting Room, 209 William Street, Fredericksburg, United States

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