Women Winemakers
Saturday, March 10th @ 4:00pm
Our first class of 2018 celebrates International Women’s Day and women winemakers! These outstanding women are leading the industry in producing high-quality, complex wines, while also working to guide new generations of women winemakers in honing their craft. Cheers to that!
Orange Wine. Yes, Orange.
Saturday, April 14th @ 4:00pm
Orange wine is our specialty at Bar Brunello. In fact, our wine list boasts the largest selection of Orange wines in the world! Orange wine is a unique style of winemaking that’s becoming increasingly popular with American wine drinkers. In this class guests will taste a selection of incredible wines that exhibit a range of notes and flavors specific to Orange wine.
Wines of South America
Monday, April 23rd @ 6:30pm
South America is a well-known and beloved wine region. In this class, guests will explore the depth and breath of the continent’s exceptional wines while tasting from producers in Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Brazil.
Everything’s Coming Up Rosé
Saturday, May 12th @ 4:00pm
If you love rosé wine then this is the class for you. Though often considered best for drinking in the spring and summertime, rosés are versatile enough to drink all year long. In this class, guests will taste a broad range of rosés varying in hue and flavor profile.
Eastern European Wine 101
Saturday, June 9th @ 4:00pm
The countries of Eastern Europe produce some of the most outstanding wines in the world. In this class, guests will learn about the diversity of Eastern European winemaking procedures while tastings from several well-known wine producing countries such as Croatia, Slovenia, Hungry, Greece, and Macedonia.
Eastern European Wine 102
Monday, June 18th @ 6:30pm
The countries of Eastern Europe produce some of the most outstanding wines in the world. In this class, guests will learn about the diversity of Eastern European winemaking procedures while tastings from several of the more up-and-coming wine producing countries such as Romania, Bulgaria, The Czech Republic, Albania and Slovakia.
Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina
Saturday, July 21st @ 4:00pm
Expecting Malbec? Think again. Owner and Wine Director Esteban Brunello was born and raised in Argentina and he is excited to share some of the other noteworthy varietals that shine in his homeland including Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and an unexpected white varietal.
Winemaker Tasting Event: Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards with Calvin Arnold
Wednesday, August 1st @ 7:00pm
We are thrilled to welcome GM/Winemaker, Calvin Arnold of Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards to Bar Brunello. A native of North Carolina, Calvin and his partner, Tool frontman Maynard Keenan, have crafted amazing, well balanced, complex wines from their vineyards in Arizona. Yes, Arizona! This budding wine region’s extreme fluctuation in temperature from hot, arid days to cool, brisk nights provides unique conditions for growing grapes. Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards specialize in producing Italian varietals as well as some French varietals. Join us on this special evening as Calvin pours five of his wines while preaching the gospel of Arizona vinos.
Exploring Southwest France
Saturday, August 11th @ 4:00pm
Southwest France is one of the most amazing wine producing regions of France – and the world. Wines from this region tend to have higher alcohol content, but also provide a rustic, intense, and earthy feel on the palate. Guests will taste from several areas within this region including Fronton, Marcillac, Madiran, Gaillac and Jurançon.
Brunello di Montalcino
Saturday, September 8th @ 4pm
This class marks the two-year anniversary of Bar Brunello and we’re celebrating by pouring one of our all-time favorite wines: Brunello di Montalcino. Known throughout the world as one of the most expensive and finely crafted varietals, this class will include tasting selections from the best expression of Sangiovese Grosso. Most acclaimed for it’s structure, complexity, and texture this is a wine you must taste to believe.
The Many Faces of Nebbiolo
Saturday, October 6th @ 4:00pm
Nebbiolo is an amazing grape varietal from Italy known the world over by many names: Picotendro, Prunent, Spanna, and Chiavennasca. In this class, guests will taste different expressions of this grape varietal while comparing the similarities and differences between each pour.
Raw Wine
Saturday, November 3rd @ 4:00pm
Raw wine is emerging as a force in the wine world and it is arguably one of the most well-crafted and consciously produced products in today’s wine market. Raw wine, also referred to as natural wine, is a process and philosophy of winemaking that involves organic and biodynamic agricultural practices with minimal interventions. These wines are artisanal products made without additives and they are vibrant, intense, complex and alive!
‘Tis the Season for Sparkling
Saturday, December 8th @ 4:00pm
What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with a sparkling wine tasting! In this class, guests will sample a broad range of styles from floral sparkling rosé, to bright Italian sparkling, to complex Champagne.
New Year’s Eve Wine Tasting
Monday, December 31 @ 8:00pm
Join us for a celebratory New Year’s Eve wine tasting class from 8-9 pm and experience five high-quality wines including white, orange, red, and sparkling!