Classes for All Levels

Pooch offers a wide variety of classes, from the basics
to advanced sommelier education. Pick the class that
suits your needs!

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A certified wine instructor with more than 30 years of wine
education experience, Pooch has designed four two-hour
classes to provide a relaxed setting to anyone looking to
learn more about wine.

All classes are designed to make you feel more comfort-
able and confident aobut wine. The optional fourth session
includes a five-course dinner designed by Chef David
Bosell of The Pilothouse restaurant, paired with Pooch's
selection of provocative wines and champagnes.

Wine Tasting
Basics

A fun, casual
way to learn
the basics
about wine.
2 hrs to 2 days
Try it today!

Delta King Class Descriptions

Class One:
Tasting Wine like a Professional
Learn the fundamentals--how to hold
a wine glass, how to discern a wine's
age by its color, and how to taste the
difference between dry and sweet
wines.

Class Two:
Five Types of Wine and Flavor
Identification
Identify the distinctive differences in
the five categories of California
wines. Learn how the bubbles get
inside a bottle of champagne!

Class Three:
Wine & Food Pairings
Enjoy a five-course dinner paired
with 2-3 fine wines per course during
this learning and dining experience.

Reservations:
Email gmpooch@pacbell.net
or call Cheryl (916) 379-5005
for more information.

When: 6:30- 8:30pm
Length of class: 2 hours
Size of class: 20 to 100
Price:
Classes 1, 2, 3: $158,
all classes and dinner.
OR
Classes 1 & 2 only: $79
OR
Class 3 only: $79,
wine pairing dinner.

2011 Schedule:
Series 1: Jan. 12, 19, 21*
Series 3: May 4, 11, 13*
Series 4: Sept. 7, 14, 16*
Series 5: Nov. 2, 9, 11*
(Wed., Wed., and Fri.)

*Includes 5-course dinner paired
with multiple wines per course
focusing on matching wine with
food. ($100 value)

Private
Seminars

Have a private
session or an
exclusive wine
seminar for a
group.

For those who want to learn more about wine and ask
questions in a fun environment. This is an interesting and
educational seminar that will allow you to learn about wine
without the snobbishness or intimidation usually dished out
by “wine experts.”

This class covers the basics of wine, wine tasting and
sensory perception. Everything you wanted to know about
wine so you can teach others.

"[Y]our talk was PERFECT
yesterday. When my husband
brought me my coffee this
morning with cream…he said
'for the lovely lady with ultra sensitive taste buds'”
–Patricia W. Garamendi

“Pooch has tremendous
knowledge about wine –
excellent value and
a lot of fun!
–Carel D. (Topper)
Van Loben Sels
President,
Amistad Ranches Inc.

“Pooch is absolutely wonderful.
His knowledge (about wine)
is impeccable. He has helped
me tremendously in learning
about wine.”
– Brenda J. Tarter

“Excellent class, high quality.
Best use of my time in years!”
– Dr. Jeffrey Southard
Interventional Cardiologist

“Very accessible (convenient)
good way to actually learn.
Thank you Yahoo for offering
such a class. This greatly
enhanced the experience of
being a part of Yahoo”
– B.H.

“Tons of info in a short time. Awesome!.”
– Y.A.

“Good introductory course.
Instructor is very knowledgable,
energetic and entertaining.”
– C.J.

“Excellent class!
I learned a lot about wine!
Should be voted best wine
class by Sacramento Magazine!”
– Dr. Richard A. Borghi
Optometrist

"Amanda and I really enjoyed
your February class at the
Delta King. I'm so happy
that we took the class.
Now both Amanda and I enjoy
many different wines
together. We're having a
great time tasting wine."
- Mike and Amanda Cherry

"I work part-time at a
winery and found the sensory
class to be very helpful.
I feel my ability to discern
and describe smells
in wine has been
greatly enhanced."
-D. Miller

"The wine sensory class was
entertaining and educational..."
- Brian Miller

"I cannot wait to take
another course. The
class was fun, enjoyable,
and most of all, made
me less shy about wine!"
-DM

Size of class:
Groups from 10 to 100

Length of class:
Each class averages
1 hour to 3 hours, or
1, 2 or 3-day workshops

Dates: Upon request.

Price: Varies, depending on
length of class. Price includes
speaker fees, wines and other
resources, as requested.

Contact:
Email gmpooch@pacbell.net
or call (209) 369-2020 for
more information.

Everything you wanted to know about wine but couldn’t
remember the question. No worries! Pooch provides a
complete list of questions that will get your group
started. It’s fun, entertaining and educational!

Length:
30 minutes to 3 hours

Price: Varies, depending on length of class. Price
includes speaker fees,
wines and other
resources, as requested.

Note:
This presentation can be done
with or without wine.

Contact:
Email gmpooch@pacbell.net
or call (209) 369-2020 for
more information.

The basics of wine. Designed to show you how to taste wine and
make your own decisions on what you like or don’t like.

(oh yeah, there will be a minimum of 8 wines tasted in each session)

Uncorking Wine 1 — Tasting Wines
How to do it. What to do. Why we do it. Everything
you can imagine on how to taste, smell, view and
swirl wines. We answer questions like “how the heck
does wine smell like peaches, grass, bubble gum,
cat pee and wet dog in the same wine?”
All secrets revealed!

Uncorking Wine 2 — Understanding
the Basics of Wine
Learning the five types of wine. How do they get
those tiny bubbles in that bottle of wine? What is
the difference between varietal and generic wines?
Do French wines really taste better? Is a $30 bottle
of wine 3 times better than a $10 bottle? Nothing
held back!

Uncorking Wine 3 — Developing a
Sense of Smell
If you had 12 common smells in little bottles —
can you pick out strawberry, apple, coffee and
vanilla? Dont' be so sure. It’s harder than you
think. Find out why. Then test your abilities!
Learn the secrets of the experts!

Uncorking Wine 4 — Wine and Food
“Marriages” — Do they really exist?
Learn what the top chefs in the country know about
food styles/tastes and how they do or don’t marry
with wines. Try a bit of lemon or salt before tasting
your favorite wine — do you still like it? This will be
a 5-course, specially designed dinner, with at least
2 wines per course! All your perceptions of food
“marriages” will be blown away. Not to be missed!
Special sabering demonstration (with a sword) on
a bottle of champagne! a la Napoleon!

Length of class:
Two-hour class, once a week for 4 weeks

Contact:
Email gmpooch@pacbell.net
or call (209) 369-2020 for more information.