

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Forks & Corks University MasterClass: Trailblazers + Innovators
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Event Description**: Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 10:00–11:30 AM
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Those who “enroll” in Forks &amp; Corks University enjoy tasting and learning about diverse wines in an engaging, interactive environment. Each 90-minute seminar is led by acclaimed winemakers and industry professionals eager to share their stories, expertise, and insight into the wines they craft.

Each class features 8–12 curated wine tastings guided by the experts themselves, with thoughtfully paired light bites to complement the experience.

All classes take place in the Michael’s On East Ballroom and require advance ticket purchase.
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?️ $69 per person + tax &amp; fees
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Description: Winemakers pushing boundaries and redefining tradition — from pioneering Rhône varietals to bold blends and modern expressions.
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Format: 6 presenters, 12 wines
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Presenters:
? Alban Vineyards (Edna Valley, CA) – Jared Alban

? RIISE (Paso Robles, CA) – Juan Mercado

? JAX Vineyards (Calistoga, Napa Valley) – Dan Parrott

? Sean Minor Wines (California) – Sean Minor

? Selby Winery (Healdsburg, Sonoma County) – Susie Selby

? More To Be Announced Soon!
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Dynamic and story-driven, this class highlights innovation and evolution in California winemaking — featuring vintners who are rewriting the rules with vision, experimentation, and creativity.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/forks-and-corks-university-masterclass-trailblazers-innovators/200029116489835
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://forks-corks.squadup.com/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=sarasota-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Sarasota
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Michael's On East
- **lat**: 27.32214479
- **long**: -82.52835568
- **full address**: Michael's On East, 1209 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239-2208, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Sarasota-Manatee Originals (https://allevents.in/org/sarasota-manatee-originals/22886401)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Michael's On East, 1209 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239-2208, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Sarasota-Manatee Originals
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Forks & Corks University MasterClass: Trailblazers + Innovators ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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