Wine Lab monthly series – new 2024 dates!
Join us for a series of fun and informative monthly wine gatherings where we explore wines of Firestone Vineyard and the Foley Food & Wine Society. We will feature three partner wineries from across California and beyond, taking a deep dive into the wines and common themes among them. Led by Sommelier Billie Rolla, Wine Labs include hands-on experiments, small group conversation, some friendly competition, wine, and TWO (2) seats at the table, so bring a friend or loved one and meet other fun wine enthusiasts. Absolutely no previous wine knowledge is necessary!
Sunday, August 11, 1-3pm:
From Barrel to Bottle
Sommelier Billie Rolla will lead a group of wine enthusiasts in “From Barrel to Bottle”, a wine tasting that includes hands-on experiments, small group conversation, and of course sipping on some fantastic wines! This is a great lab for both red and white wine drinkers.
“From Barrel to Bottle” explores the origin of oak barrels, how they are made, and how they change the flavor of our favorite beverages. We may sometimes find ourselves feeling stumped about the different types of oak, the different flavors, and what tasting notes mean by 30% new oak. Fear not, because we will get to the root of all these questions, toast your own oak samples, and discover hidden flavors as we taste through wines some amazing wines.
The cost of this Wine Lab includes one seat at the table with small bites, so feel free to invite friends to purchase tickets or attend solo and make new friends with a shared love for wine.
Wines will be made available for purchase at a special Wine Lab only 30% discount.
Firestone Cellar Club and FFW Members: $40 per guest
General Public – $50 per guest
No animals permitted, as this event takes place in our HACCP certified winery.
Sunday, September 8, 1-3pm:
Making Sense of Scents
Sommelier Billie Rolla will lead a group of wine enthusiasts in “Making Sense of Scents”, a wine tasting that includes hands-on experiments, small group conversation, and of course sipping on some fantastic wines! This is a great lab for both red and white wine drinkers.
Black currant, bell pepper, cooked fruit aromas, and baking spice? How does an Anjou pear taste different from an Asian pear? And did you really add chocolate to my Cabernet Sauvignon? Join us as we explore the pantheon of wine aroma and flavor descriptors. Learn what they mean, how they got there, and the science behind how we perceive smell and taste. In this month’s wine lab, we will practice smelling, tasting, differentiating, and identifying different aromas in the glass and in nature.
The cost of this Wine Lab includes one seat at the table, with small bites, so feel free to invite friends to purchase tickets or attend solo and make new friends with a shared love for wine.
Wines will be made available for purchase at a special Wine Lab only 30% discount.
Firestone Cellar Club and FFW Members: $40 per guest
General Public – $50 per guest
No animals permitted, as this event takes place in our HACCP certified winery.