"Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted, some should only be sipped but with others, drink the whole bottle."
—Paul Coelho
Sip and Learn Wine 101 is a wine experience led by Santina Thomas, Wine and Spirit Education Trust Level 1 Certified Wine Educator. The event will take place at The Sip Room, 106 Hay St. on Feb. 20, during the hours of 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event consists of four guided tastings and a charcuterie pairing. The tickets are $48.39 and available on https://www.simplwtix.com/e/sip-learn-101-tickets-251839.
Wine-tasting evolved from an ancient necessity based on quality checks in Mesopotamia and Egypt to a sophisticated sensory-driven practice, according to Wikipedia.
A Level 1 Certified Wine Educator (such as WSET Level 1) requires foundational knowledge of wine styles, basic tasting techniques, and food pairing principles, according do the Napa Valley Wine Academy.
“I am so excited to finally share this moment,” said Thomas. “I am officially launching my first Wine 101 class as a WSET Level 1 Certified Wine Educator. This has been something that I have been working on behind the scenes. I am so proud to bring a wine education experience that’s approachable, fun, informative, no intimidation and no gatekeeping. If you ever wanted to understand wine without being overwhelmed, learn how to taste with confidence, know what you like and why, and enjoy wine in a relaxed social setting. This is just the beginning. I am so grateful to everyone who has been supporting the vision. Let’s sip together and grow together.”
Attending a wine-tasting offers an immersive, educational, and sensory-driven experience that deepens appreciation for viticulture while providing a fun social outing. Attendees can learn about sipping a glass of fine wine and enjoying their evening in a warm, cozy, and intimate location. Wine tasting has the benefits of an immersive experience, learning about wines and food pairings and creating new friends.
Sip a February evening at the Sip and Learn Wine Experience led by Santina Thomas on Feb. 20 at The Sip Room. For more information, visit https://www.thesiproomnc.com/home#block-6634ce08f35cf97a543ef13e