Beverages, Wines & Spirits   

If you can’t celebrate Oktoberfest in Munich, come to Tuckahoe to learn about craft beer through a tour and tasting led by our Cellarman Sam Conant. Sam will give inside access to Broken Bow and beer production, followed by a tasting of four different styles and a light bite to pair with the styles. Tasting and pairing discussion materials will be included in the class. Please note, we will be sampling different beers from previous tastings, and lederhosen and dirndls are not required!

Join us to explore the diverse flavors and aromas of premium coffees from around the world. Led by two experienced baristas, the class will cover:

• the origins of coffee
• how and where it is currently grown
• the importance of sustainability to the future of the industry

 

Participants will calibrate their pallets for sensory evaluation with a tasting of an array of nuts, chocolates, citrus fruits, and berries while discussing their differences in flavors. Different roasting levels and brewing techniques will also be discussed.

Students will also learn the basics of cupping:

• how to detect and evaluate the different aromas and complex scents that define each coffee's unique profile, whether it is fruity, nutty, or floral
• how to identify a coffee’s different notes.

Whether you're a coffee enthusiast or a curious beginner, this class will enhance your understanding and appreciation of coffee. Participants will go home with a bag of coffee to enjoy at home.

Do you want to taste and talk about wine like a professional? Do you know why different wines often get served in different glasses? What makes a wine fuller or lighter in body? What do people mean when they ask for a “crisp white wine”? Behind all the buzzwords and wine lingo you have likely heard at a restaurant, a wine shop, or from that friend or family member who likes to show off their knowledge, there is some real science as to what it all means. Come learn how to taste, smell, and talk about wine like an insider! We will see, swirl, sniff, sip, and savor approximately 5 different wines: 1 sparkling, 2 reds, and 2 whites.

With the holidays coming up, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, you may be tasked with bringing the wine to a party. Join us to find out what makes for a great holiday meal pairing. Spoiler alert: it’s not just big red wines! From Champagne to Tavel rose to white Burgundy, there are a lot of great things to discover that will help you enhance and elevate any holiday gathering.