Thursday January 10: Fortified: Ports, Sherries and Beyond with Cheeses to Match
Stilton and Port is a classic combination but there are plenty of amazing pairing opportunities with the unique sweetness found in various sherries, ports, madeiras, and other fortified wines. Dave Herman will select, introduce and lead discussion on the wines; Martin Johnson will do likewise for the cheeses.
January 24: Dubbel, Tripels and more: A Survey of the Belgian Brewing Tradition with Cheeses to Match.
The stereotype of a Belgian beer is a brew that is somewhat sweet, slightly strong, and always delicious. Please join us for eight pairings of beers and cheese that will either confirm or confound those notions (except the part about delicious).
February 7: Sparkling Wines and Cheese.
February 21: A Journey to the Dark Side (of Beer) with Cheese to Match.
There are porters, stouts and many more options when i comes to dark beers, some are sweet, others not so much some are strong, some not. The cheeses will likewise run the gamut in texture and strength.
March 7: Cheese and Whiskey
March 21 Better Red Than Dead: Red Wines and Cheeses to Match
In recent years, several noted wine authorities have publicly opposed pairing red wines with cheese. Their advice notwithstanding, it can be done, it just has to be done mindfully. In this class we will offer a survey of several amazing red wines with superb cheeses that match them perfectly.
April 11: Cheese and Beer 101:
What are the hops and curds equivalent to Brie and Chablis? In this class, we will explore eight cornerstone pairings of beer and cheese styles that should delight every enthusiast.
May 2: Cheese and Tequila
The Joy of Cheese 