Bevinars Tasting by Mark Oldman: Secrets of Chile
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About Secrets of Chile Class
The original South American success story in wine, Chile has long been famous for its wallet-friendly and approachable bottles. But as gifted winemakers upgraded technology and started developing cooler climate regions, the country is also becoming known for wines of depth and nuance.
We will start with Sauvignon Blanc and how this grape stands apart in Chile’s Pacific Ocean-cooled vineyards. We then shift to Pinot Noir, which is finding success in the country's cooler climate growing zones. Next comes Carmenere, Chile's signature grape and a wine of immense likability if you know where to look. Finally, we alight upon Cabernet Sauvignon, the country's bread-and-butter grape and often a key ingredient in the country's top wines.
In addition to the featured wines being presented, Mark will clue you into a slew of other tempting Chilean choices, from Syrah to Carignan to the native Pais.
And we will cover tasting techniques, decoding the label, new trends, and food pairings — including hearty winter fare and regional favorites such as pan batido con palta (mashed avocado on bread), humitas (a kind of tamale), beef empanadas, and stews.
Moreover, if you've ever been to one of Mark's presentations, you know it is brimming with humor and his trademark "nuggets" of useful insider information that you won't find anywhere else.
The cost of the class is $55 per household, and if you want to taste along with Mark, this special kit is available from Wine.com.
The featured wines from Chile are:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pinot Noir
- Carmenere
- Cabernet Sauvignon
The specific selection of wine, and vintage, can vary state to state but will always be fitting of the style required to best enjoy the class. All wines have been personally approved by Mark.
Please visit bevinars.com to view upcoming class dates and to register. Registration is $55 per household/Zoom link or $176 (a 20% discount) for the full 4-week virtual course.
About Mark Oldman
Known for his singular ability to unravel wine's complexities with a potent blend of knowledge, entertainment, and imagination, Mark Oldman is one of the country’s top wine personalities and founder and CEO of Bevinars. He is author of several award-winning wine books that are considered the best of their kind, including the IACP-Award-winning How to Drink Like a Billionaire and Oldman's Guide to Outsmarting Wine. Mark's long-standing invitations to the country's top food festivals and consistently sold-out appearances there attest to his position as one of food world’s most popular speakers. And when Amazon or Estee Lauder or dozens of other blue-chip companies need a wine expert to enthrall audiences, they turn to Mark. You might say that Mark has perfected the ability to distill complex subjects into enlightening, easily digested insights. Before turning to wine full-time, Mark cofounded and ran the career portal Vault.com based on exactly this approach of discerning demystification. And as a former trustee and three-time graduate of Stanford University, Mark has long been dedicated to education at its highest level.
