February at Tria Fermentation School

The February schedule of classes at Tria Fermentation School has just been announced. Act fast if you’re interested, as the classes tend to sell out in no time flat. There’s a particular focus on wine basics next month. However, there are also a couple of more specialized sessions, including a visit from David Ramey and a course on Grower Champagnes. If you're not familiar with the charm and character of Champagnes from small farmers as opposed to the big houses, you might enjoy my synopsis of a visit at Diebolt-Vallois a few years back.

Is there an oversight on the new schedule? Yes, they somehow managed to leave me off the itinerary.... Not to worry, I should be back on the schedule in March, pouring and orating about some real vino from off the beaten track.