This program is sold out.Call us at (202) 633-3030 to get on the Wait List.Don’t miss out on future programs like this.As a Smithsonian Associates member, you will receive ticket-buying priority.Join today Wine 101: A Top Sommelier's Guide Evening Program with Tastings Friday, September 27, 2019 - 6:45 p.m. Code: 1L0268 Tickets Resize text remove add Sommelier of the Year, Erik Segelbaum This program is also available on: Sept. 28 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. S. Dillon Ripley Center1100 Jefferson Dr SWMetro: Smithsonian (Mall exit)
