{"id":7994,"date":"2016-09-15T20:22:59","date_gmt":"2016-09-16T02:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/?p=7994"},"modified":"2016-09-15T20:22:59","modified_gmt":"2016-09-16T02:22:59","slug":"cheers-to-our-wine-education-classes-on-this-thirstythursday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/2016\/09\/15\/cheers-to-our-wine-education-classes-on-this-thirstythursday\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheers to our Wine Education Classes on this #ThirstyThursday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One way to relax at the Fair is to participate in our wine education program. Top chefs and wine experts share their knowledge with Fairgoers, providing wine, crackers and cheese for all \u2013 as long as you are 21+.<br \/>\nLast week, Sharron McCarthy joined us at the Wine, Beer &amp; Spirits Marketplace for a class in which she shared her best tips for successful hospitality, hosting parties and of course, the best Chilean wine.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-7999\" title=\"Sharron\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_3707-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>Sharron\u2019s \u201cCharming Chile\u201d class served six different wines (made in different parts of Chile), as well as four delicious cheeses.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Wines<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Natura Sauvignon Blanc<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">&#8211; Color: Transparent yellow<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">&#8211; Taste: Citrus and herb notes reappear on the palate. A fresh, bright and pleasing wine with nicely balanced acidity and good persistence<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">&#8211; 100{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Sauvignon Blanc<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">&#8211; Pairs well with ceviche, sushi, smoked ham, goat cheese and salads<\/span><br \/>\n<em>Signos De Origen La Vinilla<\/em><br \/>\n&#8211; Color: Golden yellow<br \/>\n&#8211; Taste: Lush and full on the palate with tropical fruit flavors and pleasing acidity<br \/>\n&#8211; 68{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Chardonnay, 13{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Roussanne, 12{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Viognier, 7{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Marsanne<br \/>\nSignos De Origen Syrah 2012<br \/>\n&#8211; Color: Deep purplish-red<br \/>\n&#8211; Taste: Beautiful fruit and voluptuous texture complememted by well-balanced acidity and overall tremendous structure.<br \/>\n&#8211; 97{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Syrah, 3{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Viognier<br \/>\nConcha y Toro Gran Reserva Serie Ribera<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">&#8211; Color: Deep Red<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">&#8211; Taste: Well structured, with concentrated flavors of red fruit and sweet tannins.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">&#8211; 90{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Cabernet Sauvignon, 10{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Carmenere<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">&#8211; Pairs well with beef and pork dishes, and ripe cheeses.<\/span><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-8001\" title=\"Wine\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_3713-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>Concha y Toro Marqu\u00e9s de Casa Concha<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">&#8211; Color: Dark ruby red<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">&#8211; Taste: Concentrated flavors are revealed in firm tannins with a soft, silky texture and a lingering finish<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">&#8211; 93{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Cabernet Sauvignon, 4{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Cabernet Franc, 2{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Syrah, 1{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Petit Verdot<br \/>\n<\/span>&#8211; Pairs well with red meats, cheeses, and hearty pasta dishes.<br \/>\nCoyam<br \/>\n&#8211; Color: Intense violet-red<br \/>\n&#8211; Taste: Beautifully balanced and full on the palate, good structure with osft, round tannins. Elegant expressions of fruit delicately interwoven with oak, mineral, and toffee.<br \/>\n&#8211; 41{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Syrah, 29{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Carmenere, 20{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Merlot, 7{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Cabernet Sauvignon, 2{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Mourvedre, 1{62245692f563d27b9d36e7e01cc13940036b3fd1b9326aee961c7dac74c92b1e} Petit Verdot<br \/>\n&#8211; Pairs well with roasted red meats, strong cheeses, and pasta with spicy sauces. Also marries well with dried fruits.<br \/>\nAll six wines had unique traits. Sharron had Fairguests see for themselves through scent, color and of course, taste. If you would like a chance to learn more about wine, cheese and olive oil, be sure to stop by!<br \/>\nYou can get the full schedule and list of speakers <a href=\"http:\/\/sales.ticketcostars.com\/WineEducation\/tabid\/1672\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One way to relax at the Fair is to participate in our wine education program. Top chefs and wine experts share their knowledge with Fairgoers, providing wine, crackers and cheese for all \u2013 as long as you are 21+. 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