Friday, January 31, 2025
6:30 pm
Sommelier Joe Breaux
 
Our favorite Somm, Joe Breaux is back and he's bringing more fun with wine to 2025...for the whole year (well almost). You're going to find out because he's back to entertain and educate you with wine blends from around the world.
 
What is a wine blend or blended varietal?
Wine blends are made from two or more grape varieties.
Recently, blends have taken on a new life. However, this is not a new concept. Indeed, some wine regions have used this method for centuries. Blends are particularly useful in poor vintages when a white wine grape may ripen more than the red wine grapes. 
 
Not only do blends offer immediate pleasure by allowing the best of all the varieties included in the blend to bring out the best in the wine, they are also often more food friendly. Winemakers can choose which grapes will contribute their character to the final wine. Consequently, the acid or tannin profile may be softer, the aroma more perfumed and the body more fleshed out. And we're just getting started...to hear the rest, join us!
 
It's another fun evening of wine tasting and light bites hosted in Chef Candace's home.