Sancerre Rouge

Sancerre Rouge in a Pinot Noir from the Loire Valley in France. The appellation of Sancerre is named after the nearby village of Sancerre. There is also a Sancerre white wine, which is made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Enjoy some Sancerre today!

Don’t Accept Wines That Are Middle-of-the-Road

Don’t accept wines that are middle-of-the-road; only taste the best! There is still time to sign up for Wines From A Land Down Under beginning Wed Oct 14.

Discover wines from “a land down under” from the comfort of you own home in this virtual Zoom class with Certified Sommelier Dane Kuta. Home delivery of wine is included. We’ll taste and compare four wines per session from each of Australia’s renowned wine growing regions, and even try a few selections from nearby New Zealand. In these interesting times, this is the best way to explore wines from all of Australia’s and New Zealand’s acclaimed wine regions. G’day, mate!

Limited to 92007, 92009, and 92024 zip codes. Not in 92007, 92009, or 92024? Come to Cardiff to pick up your wine in small carafes 90 mins prior to class. Limited number available. Contact Dane at KutaSomm@gmail.com to arrange these options.

At-Home Blind Wine Tasting

At-Home Blind Wine Tasting at MiraCosta College has completed its run of four class sessions. Thank you to all who participated. One day soon we will be back in a classroom setting at the MiraCosta College San Elijo campus in Cardiff by the Sea. Cheers!

That’s a wrap!

Photos courtesy of Eleni Kardaras, Instagram: @eyes_of_eleni

Bordeaux Master Level

I have attained a new certification from the Wine Scholar Guild called Bordeaux Master Level. This is great timing to support the upcoming French wine class at MiraCosta this fall, along with the planned Bordeaux wine class at MiraCosta (coming in 2021). Bring on the French wine!