10 Wines that Explain the Loire Valley, France with Jay Youmans MW – In Person

1 1/2 hours, $95

Stretching over 600 miles along its namesake river, the Loire Valley is France’s most versatile wine region — a single stretch of country that produces crisp Sauvignon Blanc, mineral-driven Chenin Blanc, elegant Cabernet Franc, and some of the world’s most food-friendly sparkling wines. In this class, we’ll taste through ten wines that trace the Loire from east to west, exploring how its distinct sub-regions — Sancerre, Vouvray, Chinon, Muscadet, and beyond — each tell a different chapter of the valley’s story. You’ll come away with a clear sense of the Loire’s grape varieties, styles, and why it remains one of the wine world’s best-kept secrets.

The tasting lineup will be announced closer to the event, once final selections are confirmed.

This class will be held in person at the Capital Wine School. Please note that the building in which we are located does not have an elevator, and there are several sets of stairs to navigate to get to our classrooms on the second floor.

To ensure a quality experience for all participants, each class or course requires a minimum number of registrations. If this minimum is not met, we may need to cancel the session. In such cases, registered students will be notified as soon as possible and provided with options for rescheduling or a full refund.

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