This program is sold out. There is no waitlist available for this program. Contact us to inquire about ticket availability. Wine 101: A Top Sommelier's Guide Weekend Program with Tastings Noon Lecture/Seminar Saturday, September 28, 2019 - 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Code: 1L0269 Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center1100 Jefferson Dr SWMetro: Smithsonian (Mall exit) Select your Tickets $80 Member $100 Non-Member Resize text Sommelier of the Year, Erik Segelbaum This program is also available on: Sept. 27 Join Food and Wine magazine’s 2019 Sommelier of the Year, Erik Segelbaum, in an enjoyable interactive workshop designed to boost the wine IQ of both novices and seasoned aficionados. As Segelbaum covers the fundamentals of wine from abboccato (an Italian term for a semi-dry wine) to zymology (the science of fermentation), explore how our taste works and how the differences among a range of varietals and wine-making regions are reflected on the palate. A guided sampling of wines from around the world offers the perfect chance to sharpen your tasting abilities. He also offers tips on navigating restaurant wine lists, tackling food and wine pairings, and more useful topics for wine lovers. Segelbaum holds the designation of Advanced Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, one of fewer than 600 specialists in the world who hold this level of certification. He is the former corporate wine and beverage director for Starr Restaurants.
