Battle of the Blinds Workshop - Deductive Wine Tasting

Join Uncorked Vintage Academia at Somm Space for a session of Blind Wine Tasting of 8 world class benchmark wines.
*RSVP Closes 3 days prior to event date - book early and save your spot*

Whether you are preparing yourself for a Sommelier Examination, or you want to become a better taster, grow and fine tune your palate for personal enjoyment and fun - this workshop is open to ANYONE and EVERYONE [21+], even if you have little or no experience in blind tasting - as our Guild Certified Senior Wine Instructor will explain the process.

The objective for each tasting is to determine 5 components using technical, comparative and deductive evaluation.

This is a double blind tasting to determine:

-Country

-Region

-Varietal

-Vintage [+/- 2yrs.]

-Production Technique

This will be a great opportunity to taste several wines from benchmark world class growing areas and styles, network with other wine enthusiasts and expand your palate by learning on this professionally guided workshop.

Wines will be decanted to conceal branding, markings, closures or bottle shapes and served at correct evaluation temperature in INAO International Standards Organization Tasting Glassware.

Feel free to bring your own deductive tasting rationale grids from CMS/WSET/SWE/ISG/NASA, etc.

If you don't have any or don't care to use these wine organizations' grids, we'll have a tasting journal provided to you.

Your ticket includes the minimum of 8 wines, a tasting journal, communal cheese plate, and a chance to win a prize!

- - - - GENERAL TASTING ROOM COURTESY ETIQUETTE:

Please avoid wearing perfume and cologne, scented lotions and creams, heavy lipstick, distracting make-up, or heavily fragranced hair, deodorant, or aromatized body products.

{Specially important in Blind Tasting Workshops!!}
THANK YOU!
"CLASSES YOU DON'T WANT TO SKIP!"
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Somm Space is not wheelchair/handicap accesible - stair access only, please be advised and plan accordingly.

-We promote Responsible Enjoyment - arrange transportation accordingly, as we don't condone drinking and driving.

- Online general admission ticket sales end 72 hours prior to event.

- 72 hour prior to event "At Door" pricing online, if seats are open.

- No tickets will be sold at the door, unless space is available.

-No-Refund Policy in effect unless event canceled/postponed by force majeure or host venue.

-By purchasing ticket(s) you confirm you're over 21 years of age.

- Liability Waiver will be asked to be signed at the door.

-Wine/food menu subject to change anytime*

-A community table of assorted cheese and charcuterie may be available for guests during some of our tastings, pending availability.

Ticketing Pricing:

- Because our classes, tastings and events are personalized, we require an accurate head count, and thus encourage you to always reserve your booking ahead of time and take advantage of discounted pricing.

- "At Door" pricing is available the last 72 hours prior to event date only if seats are still available - no tickets will be sold at the door, unless space is still available.

- *** if you'd like to become a sponsor or community partner, please don't hesitate to contact us! ***

{FAQ's about Blinds}

Q:What's a "Double" blind tasting?

A: It's a tasting where most elements (with the exception of visual clues) of the identity of the beverage are hidden from the taster, there are no clues as to the region or variety for example. In a "single" blind tasting (also known plainly as a "blind tasting") there may be an element known to the taster, for example: a Merlot tasting, where the taster must deduce the Country and Region of origin or vintage, etc.

Q: Is Double Blind tasting challenging?

A: It's not as challenging as a Triple Blind tasting! But, it may put some tasters outside their comfort zone, however, by practicing deductive evaluation one becomes a more aware taster. It can create an awareness of unbiased likes and dislikes, plus it also helps to calibrate your palate to structural wine components.

Q: What's a Triple Blind tasting?!?!

A: Unlike Blind tastings where one or more of the elements of the wine are known, or a Double Blind tasting where the color of the wines poured are observed, a Triple Blind tasting is performed by using opaque black tasting glasses, so the full identity of the beverage is concealed, and the taster must deduce their conclusion only from an "in-mouth" evaluation.

Be sure to let us know if you have any questions! Send us a message.

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ABOUTS:

Uncorked Vintage Academia's educational tasting series is brought to you by Oscar A. Montes Iga, Guild Certified Senior Wine & Spirits Instructor, Certified Executive Chef of Wine Arts, Certified Sommelier, Certified Specialist of Wine, Certified Champagne Expert, Certified Specialist of Texas Wine, Certified Texas Wine Ambassador, Certified Sherry Wine Specialist, and Certified Georgian Wine Specialist.

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