A NIGHT WITH EMMANUEL RYBINSKI
Monday, February 24th @ 6pm
$55
Part of a new generation of winemakers in Cahors, Emmanuel not only works with the region’s favorite Cot (Malbec) but as well with varietals that through his methods of winemaking in addition to a certified sustainable and biodynamic culture brings this natural wines up to a delicate and complex level where tannins are not high on the palate and still reflect and express the iron-rich soils of the region.
WOMEN WINEMAKERS
Saturday, March 7th @ 4pm
$50
In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating today’s leading women winemakers! After meeting so many amazing and strong-hardworking women not only in the wine world as well as the ones in my family, it’s always great to celebrate this special day that feels more like should be every day! In this class, guests will taste high-quality, complex wines imbued with passion, delicacy, and expertise.
MERKIN VINEYARDA AND CADUCEUS CELLARS
TBD
$60
Our 3rd consecutive year showcasing these amazing wines from Arizona. We made it a class!
Making high elevation wines out of predominantly Italian and Spanish varieties, owner and winemaker, MJ Keenan, along with his wife, Jennifer, and Winemaker Tim White, …
ORANGE WINES
Saturday, June 20th @ 4pm
Virtual Class
$60
Our specialty wine class is back for the fourth consecutive year! Orange wine is a unique style of winemaking that’s quickly gaining popularity with American wine drinkers. In this class guests will taste a selection of incredible wines that exhibit a range of notes specific to Orange wine.
4th YEAR ANNIVERSARY VIRTUAL TASTING CLASS
September 26th @ 3pm
$60
We are celebrating our 4th year anniversary!!!
Join us on this special day to taste some cool and unique wines. Esteban is choosing two amazing bottles to taste on our virtual wine class that will be held on Google Meet on Saturday, September 26th at 3pm.
ROSE
TBD
The perfect class for any Rose lovers and the ones that are still doubting rose. Guests will explore Roses of varying hues with distinct flavor profiles from different parts of the globe.
RAW WINE
Saturday, November 7th @ 4pm
$60
Raw wine has emerged as a bright star in today’s wine world. Raw Wine (also referred to as natural wine) is an artisanal product made without additives and with minimal intervention. These wines are vibrant, intense, complex and alive! …
SPARKLING WINE
Saturday, December 12th @ 4pm
$60
Let’s celebrate the holiday season with a sparkling wine class! The tasting line up for this class will include different styles of sparkling wine from floral sparkling Rosé, to bright Italian sparkling, to complex Champagne and Pet Nat. We’ll taste two bottles that will be selected by Esteban, the wine will need to be picked up at Bar Brunello the day before the class happens.
VINO ITALIANO
January 5 @ 4pm
$50
In this class, we’ll explore Italy’s long tradition of crafting beautiful, high-quality wines while traversing the country from North to South, tasting amazing white and red varietals.
OLD VINTAGES
February 2 @ 4pm
$100
Have you ever tasted an incredibly old vintage? If so, then you know how spectacular these wines can be—if not, now’s your chance! Join us for this remarkable tasting class and discover wine’s extraordinary ability to age.
WOMEN WINEMAKERS
March 9 @ 4pm
$50
In honor of International Women’s Day we’re celebrating today’s leading women winemakers! In this class, guests will taste high-quality, complex wines imbued with passion, delicacy, and expertise.
ORANGE WINES
April 27 @ 4pm
$55
Our specialty wine class is back for the third consecutive year! Orange wine is a unique style of winemaking that’s quickly gaining popularity with American wine drinkers. In this class guests will taste a selection of incredible wines that exhibit a range of notes specific to Orange wine.
ADVANCED ORANGE WINES
May 11 @ 4pm
$65
Calling all Orange wine lovers! This class will feature high-end Orange wines from obscure producers around the globe. Bar Brunello’s wine menu has the largest selection of Orange wine in the country (maybe the world!) and this class has the pours to prove it.
COMPARING SAUVIGNON BLANC
June 1 @ 4pm
$45
In this class, guests will taste different expressions of Sauvignon Blanc, a wine known for its crisp, bright notes and easy drinkability. We’ll compare the similarities and differences between each pour as we visit prominent regions in France, New Zealand, California, Italy, and Argentina.
HIGH ALTITUDE WINES
June 15 @ 4pm
$45
In this class, guests will taste wines from high altitude regions such as Savoie and Alsace in France, Salta in Argentina, Alto Adige in Italy, and Mosel in Germany, all of which exhibit beautiful aromatics and exceptional acidity—the perfect combination for a summertime tasting class!
CHARDONNAY
July 13 @ 4pm
$55
Arguably the most well-known of all white wine varietals, this class will explore the depth and diversity of Chardonnay by comparing wines from California, Burgundy, Australia, Piemonte, and Argentina. Guests will come to better understand the different styles of Chardonnay and will be encouraged to choose a favorite!
ROSÉ
August 10 @ 4pm
$45
This is the perfect class for any Rosé-lover! Guests will explore Rosés of varying hues with distinct flavor profiles from around the globe.
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, 3-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY!
Monday, September 9 @ 6:30
$65
This class marks the three-year anniversary of Bar Brunello and we’re celebrating by pouring one of our all-time favorite wines: Brunello di Montalcino. Famed as one of the most finely crafted (and expensive) varietals, this class will take a deep dive into the structure, complexity, and texture of the world’s best expression of Sangiovese Grosso. Bar Brunello anniversary after-party to follow!
RIOJA
October 5 @ 4pm
$55
Rioja is one of the wine world’s best-kept secrets. It’s an age-worthy, high-value varietal that’s considered a peer of more expensive, widely-known wines like Bordeaux and Burgundy. In this class, guests will taste and compare old and new vintages and examine the exceptional potential to age these wines.
RAW WINE
November 2 @ 4pm
$50
Raw wine has emerged as a bright star in today’s wine world. Raw Wine (also referred to as natural wine) is an artisanal product made without additives and with minimal intervention. These wines are vibrant, intense, complex and alive!
SPARKLING WINE
December 14 @ 4pm
$50
Come celebrate the holiday season with a sparkling wine class! The tasting line up for this class will include a broad range of sparkling wine styles from floral sparkling Rosé, to bright Italian sparkling, to complex Champagne.
Women Winemakers
Saturday, March 10th @ 4:00pm
$45
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
$55
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
$45
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
$40
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
$40
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
$40
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
$40
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.
Special Event
Winemaker Tasting Event: Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards with Calvin Arnold
Wednesday, August 1st @ 7:00pm
$55
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
$45
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
$60
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
$55
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
$45
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
$50
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.
Monday, December 31 @ 8:00pm
$65
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!
April 24
Orange is the New Red
$40
Orange wine is our specialty at Bar Brunello. In fact, our wine list currently has the largest selection of Orange wines in the world! Orange wine is a unique style of winemaking that is quickly becoming popular among American wine drinkers. In this class guests will taste a selection of wines that exhibit the range of notes and flavors that are specific to Orange wine.
May 22
365 Days of Rosés
$35
There’s often the misconception that Rosé wines are only for drinking during the spring and summer months. That’s just not true: Rosés can be enjoyed 365 days a year! This class will include a selection of varying styles of Rosé from distinct wine regions, including one highly unusual bottle.
June 26
Riesling Isn’t Always Sweet
$35
Riesling is a varietal that’s often perceived as a sweet wine, but in this class guests will explore the many sides of Riesling. The class will include a selection of Rieslings from different areas of Europe, including dry Rieslings as well as mutations of the varietal.
July 24
Island Wine Hopping
$40
It’s summertime and the drinking is easy in this class. Come explore a selection of wines from Santorini, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, and The Canary Islands. The different soils of these islands – volcanic rock, iron, and sand – bring a unique complexity to the wines. This is one you won’t want to miss.
August 21
Bubble Trouble
$40
If you love sparkling wine, then this is the class for you. The tasting selection will include a range of different styles of bubbles from floral sparkling Rosé, to bright Italian sparkling, to complex Champagne. One thing is for sure: sparkling is certainly a wine to be celebrated. Cin-cin!
September 18
Brunello To Brunello
$45
Brunello is not only our last name – it’s also one of our all-time favorite wines. Known throughout the world as one of the most expensive and finely crafted varietals, this class will include selections of the best expression of Sangiovese in the world: Sangiovese Grosso from Montalcino in Tuscany. Most acclaimed for it’s structure, complexity, and texture this is a wine you must taste to believe.
October 30
Dessert Wine Candy
$35
Trick or Treat – it’s a Halloween wine tasting party! Though sometimes perceived as syrupy, sweet wines can also offer complex notes, especially when aged. In this class, guests will taste a range of well-crafted dessert wines including versions that offer good acidity. Halloween costumes are encouraged!
November 13
#RawWineWeek
$40
In honor of #RawWineWeek we’ve added a November class! Raw wine is a process and philosophy of winemaking that involves organic and biodynamic agricultural practices. These wines are natural, artisanal products made without additives and with minimal interventions. Raw wine is vibrant, intense, complex and alive. This tasting class will include pours from the following natural wine producers:
Mirco Mariotti, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Nicolini, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Via Revolucionaria, Mendoza, Argentina
Partida Creus, Catalunya, Spain
Ampeleia, Toscana, Italy