Tuesdays, November 2 - December 7, 2010, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Price: $975

Can a well-chosen wine really elevate the flavor of foods? What do “oaky,” “earthy” and “buttery” really mean, and what do these wines match best with? When confronted with a menu full of unfamiliar bottles, how do you choose the best pairing for a dish? These are just a few of the questions that will be addressed in this intensive tasting class, which closely examines the complex and fascinating relationship between wine and food. After covering the basics of wine grapes, styles and descriptors, you'll delve deep into flavor dynamics with hands-on and “forks-on” learning. By learning to identify a wine's predominant notes, whether tannic, acidic or sweet, and exploring how they complement a range of food flavors (smoky, earthy and spicy, to name a few), you'll move toward mastering fundamental pairing principles that will serve you well long after class is over. Refine your palate, glass-by-glass, over these six sessions, and develop a discerning and well-rounded appreciation for the intricacies of food and wine pairing.

Students must be at least 21 years of age to enroll in Food & Wine Pairing.

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Want a preview of this great class? Your instructor, Alexis Kahn, demonstrates how to taste wine like a pro. Watch the video.

THE INTERNATIONAL CULINARY CENTER WINE FACULTY
	Alexis Kahn is Associate Director of Advanced Studies and Recreational Division. She has studied with American Sommelier Association, Wine & Spirits Education Trust, and Court of Master Sommeliers. She also writes the blog, A Thirsty Spirit, covering wine, beer, spirits, coffee, and all manner of beverages.
	Laura Maniec is Director of Wine and Spirits at B.R. Guest Restaurants (Blue Water Grill, Dos Caminos), developing and overseeing the wine programs for 15 restaurants. She holds the distinguished title of Master Sommelier, the highest status for a sommelier and a distinction only 18 females in the world have.
	Amanda Crawford is Lead Wine Specialist at Christie's Auction House. Previously, she worked at Astor Wines and ‘inoteca wine bar. She teaches wine classes throughout New York and is currently studying at Wine and Spirits Education Trust.
	Marcella Smith is General Manager of L'Ecole, the restaurant of The FCI. She has studied with the American Sommelier Association as well as the Society of Wine Educators, The Wine Academy of Spain, and The International Culinary Center.