TASTING LAB | UNDERSTANDING BURGUNDY: PRIMER DISCOURSE | JUNE 11

Regular price $45.00 USD


WHEN: THURSDAY, JUNE 11  | 7:00-9:00PM

So what's up with Burgundy's price-to-quality ratio? Do you ever wonder what to make of the multitude of fractional vineyard ownership, the steep pricing structures from basic A.C. to Grand Cru level vineyards from the same producer? ... let alone those stratospheric numbers on DRC, Roumier or Leroy?? 

This evening will provide guests with an introductory understanding of the Burgundy value chain. This 2hr discussion will cover a basic breakdown of Burgundy's quality hierarchy. AND YES, WE'LL GET TO TASTE examples too (blind)!

Welcoming all comers looking to expand their tasting chops with a bit of thematic structure but very much a self-structuring event.

Participants to this first in a series event will come away with the following:

  1. An introductory analysis to tasting Red Burgundy vs Pinot Noir
  2. An understanding of the basic consumer markets for Burgundy
  3. An introduction to a focused region within Burgundy (ie: we're not expecting to taste every appellation in this course)
  4. An expectation that you can survive picking a wine from any restaurant wine list

BYOB OPTIONAL

  • Guests are encouraged to bring an example they with to share with the class and we will add it into the discussion to give everyone greater appreciation for this wonderful wine. 
  • Stipulations: Prioritize for Burgundy (red). Not New World Pinot Noir. Cap expense at $100 please. These will be served non-blind.

IDEAL PARTICIPANTS

  • WSET Candidates, all levels
  • Working or Aspiring Trade and Sommelier
  • Private enthusiasts looking to expand knowledge and experience
  • Couples & Groups
  • Corporate Team Building

EVENT BASICS

  • Prompt Start Time
  • Event Minimum : 7 guests
  • Event Maximum : 12 guests

See below for more detail on event definitions and guest experience/expectations

IMPORTANT EVENT ADVICE

EVENT GUIDANCE

Unless specifically noted light foods will be provided at events.

🟡 Event CUT OFF WINDOW: 2 Days prior to an event. Cancellation Refund allowed 7 days prior to event date (less 5% banking fee). ChapFour reserves the right to cancel & refund any event, for any reason, at any time.

EXPERIENCE | Casual introduction & convivial event approach. Guests are not expected to have prior knowledge as event will follow a more casual presentation. Open to All Experience Levels

TASTING LAB | Formal introduction & discussion event approach. Guest experience is more comprehensive, topics more in depth. Attendants may be enthusiasts, experienced, or trade professionals. Open to All Experience Levels, however be prepared some topics are advanced.

MASTERCLASS | Formal introduction & discussion event approach. Guest experience is more "class-room" like, basic topics are advanced. Attendants may be enthusiasts, experienced aficionados, or trade professionals. Open to All Experience Levels. Participants advised to eat beforehand. Sign-up Cut Off 72 Hours prior to event.

🟡 1 Event Ticket = 1 Seat (single share)

🚫 No share splitting or seat sharing

ALL EVENTS

When possible select wines tasted at this event may be available to purchase. Event wines are subject to change without notice.

10% discount on available tasted wines for participants only.

🟢 Must be 21+ years old to attend.

🟡 1 Event Ticket = 1 Seat (single share)

🚫 No share splitting or seat sharing

No outside food or beverage allowed unless explicitly permitted for event methodology.

📸 🎥 | DIGITAL EVENT RECORDING

Please be advised, digital image recording occurs at our all events. Captured content is passive in nature and is intended for our internal education and external promotional media. If you do not wish to have your image digitally recorded please contact us in advance of registering to discuss or DO NOT ATTEND EVENT.

GETTING HERE

Events start promptly. Arrive 10-15 min early...chances are we may be serving a welcoming bevvy.

RECOMMENDATIONS

  • We highly recommend arriving via your preferred ride share service: Uber, Lyft, Taxi
  • Have a designated driver plan

PARKING

  • Off-street parking available; either side of Domino's Pizza OR on Lincoln Blvd. [parking restrictions end at 6pm]
DRESS CODE

Shirt, shoes, pants, shorts are encouraged.

🚫 DO NOT come with strong cologne or perfume applied. Offending guest(s) may be asked to exit event space.

EVENT POLICIES

All tickets are non-refundable within 7 days of event.  Inquire about foods served at any event should you have dietary or allergy concerns.  Wine selection can change without notice, tainted, corked or failed wine/bottle does not result in any proportional credit or event refund.  Cancellation due to absence, illness, no-show, traffic delay, ect. is not allowed. You may assign your seat to someone else without fee. The perishable nature of our product requires no cancellation, no credit, no refunds for any reason.

🟡 Event CUT OFF WINDOW: 2 Days prior to an event. Cancellation Refund allowed 7 days prior to event date (less 5% banking fee). ChapFour reserves the right to cancel & refund any event, for any reason, at any time.

Attendance at any of our events requires consent to be given for digital image recording.

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