🍴Corks + Cocoa: Wine and Chocolate
| Date: | Sun, Apr 14, 2024 |
| Time | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Venue: | Greenvale |
| Phone: | 401-847-3777 |
Corks + Cocoa: Wine and Chocolate
Sunday, April 14 2024
11am - 1pm
If you love wine and you love chocolate, you owe it to yourself to learn how to bring these two together in the most
amazing way ever.
Join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the art of pairing two of life's most indulgent pleasures. Get ready to journey through the rich and diverse world of wines, ranging from velvety reds to crisp whites, each carefully selected to complement the array of chocolates we'll taste. This class is designed to elevate your palate and expand your appreciation for the amazing synergy between wine and chocolate.
This class will taste six wine and chocolate combinations together that explain the attraction these two great hedonistic foods have for each other.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND This is a survey course for beginners and enthusiasts alike. It assumes some exposure to wine but little or no formal wine knowledge. This program is appropriate for both consumers and professionals in all wine, food, hospitality and service industries.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Students will learn technical wine tasting, the major wine grapes, wine and chocolate pairing basics, and fundamentals of wine style. The emphasis is on providing an overview of wine and chocolate, plus an deep understanding of pairing concepts.
PLEASE NOTE Wine & food menus are subject to change based on availability, inspiration, and whimsy!
WINE + CHOCOLATE MENU (tentative) Prosecco + Ricotta fresca w/ dark chocolate pearls | Riesling + Milk Chocolate | Rosé + Raspberries & Dark Chocolate | Zinfandel + “Guajillo Chili” Dark Chocolate | Tempranillo + Guanaja dark chocolate | Cabernet Sauvignon + Venezuelan chocolate
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Guests & students must be at least 21.
YOUR EDUCATOR
JONATHON ALSOP is founder & executive director of the Boston Wine School, author of The Wine Lover’s Devotional and In Vino Veritas, and a commentator for National Public Radio on WGBH | Boston Public Radio and Under The Radar.
He began writing about wine, food and travel in 1988 and emerged as a wine expert through his syndicated wine column. He has contributed numerous articles to the Associated Press, Frequent Flyer Magazine, La Vie Claire, Beverage Business Magazine, Mobil Travel Guides, Fodor’s Travel Guides, Boston Globe, and many others.
Jonathon founded the Boston Wine School in 2000 where he teaches wine and food classes in a dedicated 100% snob-free zone. His new book Wine Life: A Collection Of Verses will be published in 2024.
CHOCOLATIER
VIVILICIOUS TREATS | vivilicioustreats.com | Bellingham MA
Vivilicious is a unique chocolate boutique that feeds our customers like family. Our decadent and socially-conscious products are made with high-quality ingredients, free from preservatives, fillers, food colorings, and artificial flavors.