Comparative Tasting of Pinot Noir with Jay Youmans MW – In Person or Online

1 1/2 hours, $95

Elegant, expressive, and elusive—Pinot Noir thrives in cool climates and tells the story of its site like few other grapes. This tasting spans Burgundy to Oregon to New Zealand, exploring Pinot’s surprising versatility.

Wine List

Domaine Charles Audoin – Marsannay “Au Champ Salomon” – 2023
Tolpuddle Vineyard – Pinot Noir, Tasmania – 2024
Hamilton Russell Vineyards – Pinot Noir, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa – 2023
Meyer-Näkel – Pinot Noir, Ahr, Germany – 2019
Domaine Nico – “Sœur et Frères” La Savante Pinot Noir, Valle de Uco, Mendoza – 2020
Felton Road – Cornish Point Pinot Noir, Central Otago, NZ – 2014
Albert Boxler – Pinot Noir, Alsace – 2020
Rose Rock (Drouhin Oregon) – Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon – 2022
Beaux Frères – The Upper Terrace Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge AVA, Willamette Valley – 2023
Wayfarer Vineyard – The Estate Pinot Noir, Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast – 2023
Deovlet – Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills – 2022
Benjamin Leroux – Volnay Premier Cru “Les Mitans”, Burgundy – 2015

Participants may choose to attend in person at the Capital Wine School or virtually on Zoom.

In Person Participants

• 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.

Virtual Participants

• Virtual participants may pick their samples up at the Capital Wine School between 12pm – 5pm on March 26.
• Virtual participants who are unable to pick their samples up may request shipping for an additional fee. However, due to various factors we are unable to guarantee delivery by the event date. Participants who choose the shipping option are welcome to attend the Zoom session live without samples and will receive a recording of the tasting so that they may enjoy the wines alongside the recording at their convenience.
• Requests for shipping must be received at least 7 days prior to class, and all registrations for virtual attendance must be received by close of business the Monday prior to the class.
• Additional information regarding curbside pickups will be emailed a day or two prior to class.
• You may review our policy regarding wine samples for virtual participants here.

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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