WINE ACADEMY
Your chance to learn something new! Your 2011 Riverfront Wine Festival Seminars were:
Friday, Aug 19th
5:00 PM
Cupcake Challenge!
Scott Thomasen of Vino del Sol
Bill Jones of Jones Bros Cupcakes
6:00 PM
Tastefully Paired
Mike Johnson, Chef at Taste Restaurant
Chris Brockway, Winemaker for Broc Cellars and Broadside Wines
7:00 PM
Wine Mixology
Mojo Smokehouse & Ales
Saturday, Aug 20th
4:00 PM
The Big Cheese: Exploring Wisconsin Cheese Through Wine
THIS SEMINAR IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR VIP EXPERIENCE TICKET HOLDERS
Judy a la carte Gilliard, Wisconsin Cheese Ambassador
Dominic Burke, Enologist at Superior Estates Winery
5:00 PM
Blind Tasting
Corey Keith of Corkscrew Wine & Cheese
6:00 PM
Pinot Noirs of Oregon
Steven Westby, Winemaker for Witness Tree Vineyard
7:00 PM
Wine & Chocolate: Pure Decadence
Suzi Bonnett of Chocolaterie Stam
Travis Flores of Small Vineyards Imports
Seminars are included in the ticket price (free with admission) and are held each hour, on the hour... Friday and Saturday, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm.
Wine Academy seminars are open to all attendees, however there is limited seating, with a first come, first served basis.
Instructions on how to obtain a seat at the Wine Academy:
1) Go to the Wine Academy Tent
2) Sign up for any and all Seminars you would like to attend (attendance is limited so we advise you to sign up upon arrival to the festival)
3) Receive a wristband for the specific Seminar(s)
4) Arrive the Wine Academy Tent 10-minutes early to secure a seat (seats are not guaranteed)
Schedule is subject to change.
Ready to learn something new right now? Take a look at our list of Common Varietals.
It's so much fun at the Riverfront Wine Festival Wine Academy!
