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Seminars

Most of Pooch's tastings/seminars can be done with or
without wine, for groups from 20 to 500. All seminars
include a complete outline for note taking and/or review.
Sample tastes on selected wine are offered based on
the time allowed for presentation.

For all presentations, email gmpooch@pacbell.net
or call (916) 961-6150 for more information. Choose
from a variety of fun and educational presentations:

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Wine & Dine
on the River


Enjoy an even-
ing of wine and
dining aboard
the Delta King
on the Sac'
River.

How to Evaluate Wines Like a Wine Judge

100 Questions with Pooch

Jelly Bellies!

Smelling Kits

Crazy Things to Do with Wine

Bottle Shapes:
The Shape of Wine to Come

Wine & Chocolate:
A Marriage Made in Heaven!

Wine & Dine:
Three to Six Course Dinner with Wine

Length of presentation: Depending on the
seminar, from 30 minutes to 3 hours

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

Note: Some presentations can be done
with or without wine.


I personally think that
the Pooch Taste and Smell seminar
is one of the greatest eye
(or nose) openers I've
attended. Pooch is dynamic and entertaining whilst still being educating.
- Mike Bellamy,
Amador Home Winemakers
Association


Uncorking
Wine

2 1/2 hour
classes that
cover it all.
Come have
some fun!

Classes for
Every Level

Learn about
wine and have
fun doing it!
Classes for the
novice, pro or
enthusiast.

This is Pooch’s most popular seminar. It goes into the
details of smelling, tasting and viewing wine. The
longer sessions will give the participants much greater
confidence in their ability to smell, taste and determine
what type of wine they really enjoy. This class is
designed to take the snobbery out of wine drinking
and allow participants to feel comfortable about their
own abilities to taste and enjoy wine.

Length of presentation: 30, 60 or 90 minutes

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

 

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 of presentation: 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.

Is it Lemon or Buttered Popcorn? Jelly Bellies are so
concentrated in flavors that they can be used to assist
people in how to determine flavors in wine.

Length of presentation: 30, 60 or 90 minutes

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.

 

These smelling kits are designed to assist participants in
recognizing the smells found in wine without using visual
aids.

Length of presentation: 60 or 90 minutes

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.

This is a fun presentation that may be somewhat irreverent
toward wines. Topics to be covered include: How to choose
the right ice cubes for your wine; How microwaving your
wine can allow you to store an open bottle longer; Shaking
a bottle to improve its quality; Shining your shoes with
wine may give you a better shine; and other crazy little
known facts about wine!

Length of presentation: 30, 60 or 90 minutes

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.

 

How to look at a bottle of wine and with 80% accuracy
determine what it will taste like without reading the
label or tasting the wine.

Length of presentation: 30 or 60 minutes.

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.

This delicious and decadent presentation is for those who
want something truly unique and fun. Great for parties
with girlfriends or anyone who loves confectionary
delights and wine!

Length of presentation: 30, 60 or 90 minutes

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

 

This is a hands-on demonstration of food and wine
“marriages.” Can be done in your own home or at
your favorite restaurant.

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

 
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