Pulling Back The Veil: Oxidative & Sous Voile Wines w/Lauren

Ask any sommelier for a list of their most profound wine experiences, and they'll probably have a vin jaune on the list. This uber-rare style of wine from the French Alps is just the tip of the oxidation iceberg—and one we'll explore deeply in this exciting class.

Oxidation in winemaking walks a razor’s edge: too much and a wine is ruined, but just enough can open a portal to something profound. Nutty, saline, and endlessly complex, these wines feel tailor-made for autumn—rich with a savory opulence that mark the season. We’ll taste and talk about why some winemakers risk everything to let oxygen in, and why the results can be hauntingly beautiful.

In this class, we’ll explore oxidative traditions—from the mysterious veil of yeast that forms over Vin Jaunes in the Jura to the flor that transforms sherry. We'll talk history, process, and pairings, all while highlighting the meticulous natural winemakers who embrace this slow, careful tradition.

The higher ticket price of this class reflects the rarity of the wines we'll be tasting.

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