{"product_id":"harder-better-faster-stronger-a-fortified-wine-tasting-experience-february-1st-6-00-7-30-p-m","title":"Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger: A Fortified Wine Tasting Experience | February 1st | 6:00-7:30 p.m.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/span\u003e: Kaleigh Swift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eClass type\u003c\/span\u003e: Take Notes! \u003c\/strong\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are our classic \"lecture-styled\" classes, where you're given lots of in-depth information by a knowledgeable instructor. Anyone is welcome to attend, but these classes are geared toward folks with more than a passing interest in the subject.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT YOU'LL GET IN THIS CLASS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA deep-dive, instructor-led tasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA welcome cocktail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA flight of fortified wines from across the world in a diverse range of styles.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight fare to snack on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial pricing on all featured beverages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome lasting memories!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin wine enthusiast and globe trotter, Kaleigh Swift, as she explores the history, culture, and creation of fortified wines. Fortified wines are a kaleidoscopic variety that have been \"fortified\" with spirits, aromatized with herbs and spices, oxidized, or even heated to preserve them. These wines traveled the world under grueling conditions, from down the rapids of the Duoro Valley and across the blistering coasts of the Mediterranean. When new preservation methods arose, people continued to make these wines traditionally because they loved the flavors these techniques imparted. Wines like port, sherry, madeira, Marsala, vermouth, and more all fall under this banner term. These wines are not your grandmother's tipple of cloyingly sweet \"creamed sherry,\" but range from b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone-dry and salty to raisiny sweet and nutty, at times delicate and ethereal to heady and intense. Join us for an unforgettable evening exploring one of the best kept secrets of the world of wine! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eIMPORTANT STUFF:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cu\u003e \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticipants must be 21 years old.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTickets are non-refundable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you cannot attend a class you have registered for, registration may be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etransferred to another France 44 class if given a 48+ hour notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eIf you have\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003edietary restrictions,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplease email\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"mailto:mc@france44.com\"\u003emc@france44.com\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor call us as soon as possible. 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