thestayathomesomm – The Stay At Home Somm

May 30th: Exploring Napa Valley with Lindsay

May 25, 2020May 31, 2020Leave a comment

Saturday, May 30th from 3pm – 4pm CST

Two flanking mountain chains, swirling hills, endless bunches of mustard-colored blooms, and over 500 wineries in under 30 miles. The Napa Valley is home to some of the most famed wines in California. Join Certified Sommelier, Lindsay, as she breaks down this stunning region, home to styles that have defined American food and wine culture for decades.

Donations from this class support Austin Shift Meal, a crucial non-profit providing meals to service industry workers in need.

Bottle Recommendations

What’s more iconic to the Napa Valley than Chardonnay and Cab Sauv? Lindsay will walk you through two of her favorite producers, both available at the Austin Wine Merchant and elsewhere. Call for safe curbside pickup (512) 499 – 0512

White

Trefethen Chardonnay

Red

Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon

Friday’s Class: A Trip Through Oregon Wines

May 9, 2020May 13, 20201 Comment

What types of wines are being produced in Oregon? Which wineries are Somms excited about these days? Just months before quarantine began, one of our Certified Somm’s (Dhruv) was able to take a dream trip across some of Oregon’s best wineries! Join Dhruv this Friday at 5pm CST as he re-explores and explains some of his favorites: Antica Terra, Ovum, Teutonic, Argyle, Soter, and more!

Friday, May 15th at 5pm CST

Reserve

The Stay-at-Home Somm is a donation-based project that supports displaced wine professionals that have been deeply impacted by Covid-19. To reserve your space, we ask for a $25 donation. Unless otherwise noted, 90% of all donations will directly support your teacher, while the remaining 10% is distributed to another unemployed service industry worker in need.

Once you have submitted your reservation, you should receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. If you do not receive this email, please reach out to thestayathomesommclass@gmail.com

Friday’s Class: Native Italian Grapes (the Reboot)

May 3, 2020May 8, 20201 Comment

How do you read an Italian wine label? What are some of their lesser-known grape varieties? How do we best pair our summer recipes with Italian wines?

There are over 300 grape varieties native to Italy. Back by popular demand, join Annie this Friday at 5 pm CST as we explore the origins and qualities of two grapes with strong Italian roots: Lambrusco & Grignolino. She’ll lead a guided tasting of two classic examples, discuss pairings, and how they reflect the land from which they originate.

To reserve a seat in Annie’s class May 8th at 5 p.m. CST, please fill out the form below. We keep our classes at an intimate size so that everyone has a chance to participate in the on-going conversation that is wine.

Annie’s Class is now Sold Out! Check out her bottle recommendations below, or join our class this Saturday: Wine 101 with Lindsay & J.R.

Annie’s Bottle Recommendations

Sparkling Red: 2016 Cantina della Volta, Lambrusco di Sorbara Brut Rosso

Located In Texas: Central Martket – Statewide
Austin: House Wine, Whipin, Bufalina, L’oco Doro, Chris’s Liquor #2, The Wayback Hotel
Houston: Vinology, Houston Wine Merchant
San Antonio: Little Death

Still Red: 2018 Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta, Grignolino d’Asti

Located In Texas: Whole Foods & Central Market – Statewide
Austin: Royal Blue Grocery, Thom’s Market, Sunrise Market, MOUR, Quickie Pickie

Thank you to our friends at Serendipity Wines for making this class possible! Your community support is invaluable.

See You Soon!

Thursday’s Class: Reimagining Rosé with Paige

May 3, 2020May 6, 2020Leave a comment

Rosé — all day, or no way? How is rosé made? Is it all sweet? Can you age your rosé? It’s time to find out.

People have mixed feelings about rosé and we’re here to talk about why. We’ll go through a brief history of the pink drink, delve into the “dark ages”, learn about its rise to popularity, and see where rosé stands now (hint: it’s pretty dang popular). Join Paige, a long-time wine professional on track to take her Certified Sommelier exam this year. Come ring in the rosé season with us, as we rediscover this underrated category of wine.

The Stay-at-Home Somm is a donation-based project that supports displaced wine professionals that have been deeply impacted by Covid-19. To reserve your space, we ask for a $25 donation. For this class, 75% of all donations will directly support your teacher, while the remaining 25% is distributed to another unemployed service industry worker in need.

THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT! YOU CAN STILL REGISTER FOR FRIDAY’S CLASS ON ITALIAN GRAPES OR SATURDAY’S WINE 101

Paige’s Bottle Recommendations:

If you are in Austin, Texas and would like to support local, both Paige & J.R. recommend calling up LoLo in East Austin to find a bottle of rosé (512-906-0053). Or, if you wanted to purchase any of Paige’s other wine recommendations for her class, you can find the following bottles around the city (we recommend only one):

Still: E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2018— available at Fresh Plus Grocery on West Lynn (<$20)
Still: William Chris Vineyards Natural Ferment Malbec Rosé— available special order from William Chris Vineyards, or at Foreign & Domestic, Lenoir, and Aviary (approx. $20-30)
Still: Yves Cuilleron ‘Sybel’ Syrah Rosé 2018 — available for curbside pickup from June’s for $25
Still: Sutter Home White Zinfandel — available at most grocery stores (approx. $5)
Sparkling: Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Rosé NV— available at Spec’s, Total Wine, Central Market North Lamar, and select HEB stores (approx $50)
Sparkling: Raventos i Blanc Brut Rosé ‘de Nit’ — available at Jeffrey’s and Central Market and others (approx. $27 retail, $45 at Jeffrey’s)
Sparkling: Eyrie Vineyards ‘Spark’ Dundee Hills Sparkling Rosé — available for curbside pickup at June’s for $45

OR, pick up your favorite bottle of Rosé and enjoy the class! We can’t wait to host you.

Thank you to our friends at RNDC for their community support in making this class a possibility!

We Will See You Soon!

Saturday’s Class: Wines of the Southern Hemisphere

April 28, 2020May 2, 2020Leave a comment

This Saturday we are proud to feature Certified Sommelier and former beverage director for The District Steakhouse: Lucas!

Sommeliers are always on the hunt for value. For many, that means exploring lesser known wine regions that remain obscure, despite producing excellent wines. Join Lucas, as he guides you through hidden gems strewn throughout the Southern Hemisphere. We’ll take a heartfelt look at the unnoticed Pinot Noirs of New Zealand and explore the deeply satisfying merits of dry Australian Riesling. Beyond, he’ll briefly illuminate the value in South African blends and familiar reds from Chile & Argentina.

Demystify and discover the little-known wines we Somms rely on when we’re living on a less-than-Champagne budget!

Saturday, May 2nd at 3 p.m. CST

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