1) How to Evaluate Wines Like a Wine Judge!
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.


2) 100 Questions with Pooch.
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.


3) Jelly Bellies®
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.


4) Smelling Kits.
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.


5) Crazy Things to do with 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.


6) Wine Bottle Shapes—The Shape of Wine to Come.
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.


7) Wine and Chocolate Pairing—A Marriage Made in Heaven!
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.


8) Wine & Dine--Three to Six Course Dinner with Wine.
This is a hands-on demonstration on 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.