SUMMER Wines from the pacific coast from california to washington state with SOMMELIER Kim BRIDGES Paired with appetizers by chef marjorie pettigrove
Sunday, APRIL 13TH, 2025 | 2pM-4PM
$99 MEMBERS, $149 NON-MEMBER
The ROCC, AEP Foundation Culinary Arts Kitchen
Class Description:
Part One: California Wines: Re-creating Old World Wines the "California" Way!
We will discover the answer to these questions through educational and entertaining anecdotes:
How did California wines get to be so popular?
How did California's wine industry originate?
How did California get so many grape varietals?
How does California's climate, elevation, and soil compare with famous European wine regions?
How do California wine makers differ in their wine-making techniques?
How do California wine laws affect the flavors of the wine produced there?
How did notorious wine makers shape the California Wine Industry?
How does California set wine prices?
Wines: Featuring 4 wines from California.
California is known for: Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Fume Blanc.
Part Two: Oregon and Washington Wines: Going North up the Pacific Coast, what differences can you expect?
How did Oregon's/Washington's wine industries originate?
How did Oregon's/Washington's climate, terrain, and soil help select successful wine varietals?
How does Oregon/Washington differentiate itself from California in wine-making?
Wines: Featuring 2 wines from Oregon and 2 wines from Washington.
The food pairing will be catered by Chef Margorie Pettigrove of Peppergrass Kitchen, Corpus Christi, TX.
Sommelier Kim Bridges - “The Wine Lady”
Kim’s nickname “The Wine Lady” started decades ago and has remained throughout her long career. As a wine class instructor and consultant for the number one wine retailer in Texas and third largest wine buyer in the nation, Kim recognized the need for more wine culture in the Coastal Bend. So, taking a leap of faith (and love for wine), Kim co-founded Coastal Wine Academy. Mission? To educate and entertain local wine enthusiasts with the history, climate and geography of wine regions and countries, their indigenous cuisine and grape varietals, and how all of that affects the wine they produce.
As a graduate of the Society of Wine Educators with the difficult and honorable degree of “Certified Specialist of Wine”, Kim has created wine course curriculum for over 500 wine classes and innumerable wine and food pairings. Kim offers food and wine enthusiasts entertainment, laughter, and a side of education.
APRIL 13TH, 2025 | 2PM-4PM
$99 members, $149 non-members