Master Sommelier Blind Tasting

Join Master Sommelier Joe Spellman as he walks you through how
to determine varietal, vintage and AVA utilizing classic techniques involving
sight, smell and taste. Find out what the professionals look for and learn how
to identify different varietals and styles of wine following the Master
Sommelier technique of wine identification. The blind tasting will be conducted
in the Court of Master Sommeliers' tasting format.

A panel of local San Diego Sommeliers will taste along with
the audience and try to establish the varietal, region and vintage. Each panel
member will talk through why the particular wine's color, aroma, and palate
lead them to believe they know the wine's properties and characteristics. This
year's panel includes Sommelier Tasha Elkovitch of Wine Steals, Sommelier
Elizabeth Heuttinger of Addison, and Advanced Sommelier Joshua Orr of Marina
Kitchen.

Taste from six exceptional wines along with our expert panel
and test your ability to determine the grape varietal, AVA and age.