The World’s Most Labor Intensive Wines with Jay Youmans MW

1 1/2 hours, $95

Join us for a tasting that celebrates the craftsmanship and care behind some of the world’s most labor-intensive wines. From hand-harvested grapes on steep mountain slopes to bottles that spend years aging before release, each pour tells a story of dedication and detail. Come taste the effort.

Wine List (subject to slight change based upon availability and quality upon opening)

2022 Karamolegos Assyrtiko – Santorini, Greece

2023 Terre Nere Etna Bianco Superiore Salice – Sicily, Italy

2022 Zind Humbrecht Riesling Clos Saint Urban Ragen de Thann Grand Cru Alsace, France

2020 Tenuta Santa Maria Valpolicella Ripasso  – Veneto, Italy

2019 Rainoldi Valtellina Superiore Sassella – Lombardy, Italy

2022 Guimaro Mencia Finca Meixeman -Riber a Sacra, Spain

2018 Fayolle Hermitage Dionnieres – Rhone Valley, France

2014 Lopez de Heredia Rioja Reserva – Rioja, Spain

NV H.M. Borges Madeira Verdelho 15 Year Old – Madeira, Portugal

2006 Chateau Coutet Sauternes Premier Cru Classe’ 1855 – Bordeaux, France

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 September 5.
• 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.
• Important: There is increased potential for damage/degradation during shipping due to high temperatures during the summer months. Because of this we strongly recommend picking up versus shipping if possible, as we cannot be responsible for wines that arrive in poor condition due to high temperatures.
• 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.

By purchasing your ticket(s), you agree to our payment, refund, cancellation, and reschedule policy.