Virtual Wine Tasting - Wine and Cheese Pairing 101

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60-minute class hosted on Zoom. Tax included.

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What You’ll Do

Learn the science (and art) of wine and cheese pairing in this virtual wine-tasting class.

Discover new flavor profiles with three carefully selected wine and cheese pairings in this live and interactive online wine tasting class with Sommelier Laura. You'll taste three classic wines from the U.S. and France, along with three carefully selected artisan cheeses, and learn about the science behind pairing certain wines with specific cheeses, why they work well together, how they are made and their unique characteristics.

Details

Recipes Recipe links are sent in your booking confirmation.
Ingredients Ingredients can be adapted for dietary restrictions or lack of availability.
Technology Connect with the host using Zoom on your computer, tablet or mobile device.
Class Participation Chime in with questions through audio or chat. Use of video is optional.
Class Size

Public class sizes are between 4 to 20 connections to provide an opportunity for all guests to participate and ask questions. Private classes can accommodate up to 498 guests.
Event Duration 1 hour
Labels Wine and Cheese

Ingredients

Sparkling Wine:
Choose 1 or More
Mumm Napa Brut Prestige ($19.99)
Luc Belaire Gold ($29.99)
Pommery Brut Royal ($39.99)
Cheese: Fromager d'Affinois, Delice

Pinot Noir:
Choose 1 or More
Bouchard Pere & Fils Reserve Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2018 ($22.99)
Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2019 ($29.99)
Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2018 ($44.99)
Cheese: Epoisses

Sweet Wine:
Choose 1 or More
Chateau Rieussec, Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes 2018 ($28.99)
Quady Essensia Orange Muscat 2017 ($26.99)
Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port ($21.99)
Cheese: Point Reyes Bay Blue, Stilton

Kitchen Equipment

Two white wine glasses
One red wine glass
Bottle opener
Side towel
Ice bucket
Cheese platter
Plate
Knife

Meet your host

Sommelier Laura

18 reviews

Sommelier Laura is an executive chef, culinary instructor, author, and certified sommelier bringing more than 20 years of experience on a global scale to the table. She graduated from the International Culinary Center with a Grand Diplôme in Classic Culinary Arts in 2003 and completed Intensive Sommelier Training in 2017. She can currently be found hosting wine tastings and other culinary experiences virtually and in-person.

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What You’ll Do

Learn the science (and art) of wine and cheese pairing in this virtual wine-tasting class.

Details

Recipes Recipe links are sent in your booking confirmation.
Ingredients Ingredients can be adapted for dietary restrictions or lack of availability.
Technology Connect with the host using Zoom on your computer, tablet or mobile device.
Class Participation Chime in with questions through audio or chat. Use of video is optional.
Class Size

Public class sizes are between 4 to 20 connections to provide an opportunity for all guests to participate and ask questions. Private classes can accommodate up to 498 guests.
Event Duration 1 hour
Labels Wine and Cheese

Ingredients

Kitchen Equipment

Two white wine glasses
One red wine glass
Bottle opener
Side towel
Ice bucket
Cheese platter
Plate
Knife

Reviews

Reviews guests left for this experience

Elizabeth

21 May 2022

Laura hosted an excellent course for our family! Very informative but relatable. The wine we tasted was excellent and the knowledge about pairings is definitely something we will be able to use in the future. I had some neighbors over for dinner tonight and showed off the blue cheese/sweet wine pairing for dessert!

Rachel

03 Dec 2021

Super fun and learned new things about wine and the wine buying experience.

Warren

09 Jul 2021

Incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining host of this wonderful virtual event which taught us so much about pairing cheeses and wines. Really opened our palletes and our minds.

Asif

24 May 2021

Laura was very knowledgable about wine and food pairing! I highly recommend taking a class with her!

Kevin

15 May 2021

Laura is a fantastic font of wine knowledge. She’s a lovely and convivial conversationalist making for an excellent wine tasting experience.

Mark

21 Feb 2021

Laura was excellent and really knew her wines. She made it really enjoyable. We learned a lot. Thanks

Mary

18 Feb 2021

Sommelier Laura's Wine & Cheese pairing class was fabulous! She was very insightful & engaging Her passion for both wine & food was conveyed in a very personable way Would definitely recommend!

Kathleen

14 Feb 2021

My friends and I did a wine tasting class with Laura and it was amazing. Laura is very knowledgeable and makes wine engaging and accessible. Would definitely book another class with her again!

Kristin

09 Feb 2021

Laura was awesome! She knew so much about the wines we were tasting and catered our tasting to us! We really enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend her for a wine and cheese tasting.

Reviews Sommelier Laura received outside of Cozymeal

Susan

28 Dec 2020

I love you for what you do to support your community and those of us from so far away who tune in to your broadcast. You always find ways to bring us together, even during these very difficult and uncertain times. Hooray for you Laura! You are truly an inspiration to us all. I don't know how you do it all! The coordination of multiple presenters, menu planning, the shopping and cost, all the effort put into the preparation and cooking! Truly inspirational! You have made a tremendous difference for so many people during this hideous pandemic. You are a true hero to us all because you recognized the need and stepped up! Thank you.

28 Dec 2020

Laura, You’ve done such an amazing job over the past couple of months to take our minds off the pandemic and to share your love of food, wine, and good friends. I’ve really enjoyed joining the sessions that I could. I can’t wait to see what you get up to when the pandemic is gone and you start your next venture.

Monty

28 Dec 2020

Laura was both gracious and a consummate professional in both hosting and dinner preparation. The house and the decorations were both creative, aesthetically pleasing and had a wonderful touch. I would wholeheartedly recommend these dinners as they are truly one of a kind and a must have experience whether you are local or visiting SF. Thank you Laura for your kindness, warm hospitality and the immaculate space you created for us on this evening. Well done!

Shannon

28 Dec 2020

Laura was authentic and kind. She stayed beyond the appointed time just to make us feel at home. The view was magnificent. She tailored the menu for the evening based on personal food restrictions and even gave me one of her cookbooks. The connections and friendships she's made with many renown chefs were not surprising as she showed equal openness and value for my mom and I. We came in strangers and left friends. Truly, our time with Laura was my favorite experience in San Francisco.

Ingrid

28 Dec 2020

My dinner experience at Chez Laura was wonderful in many ways. The atmosphere was very welcoming, professional while also heartwarming. The views were spectacular and the feeling on the balcony, while sipping champagne was invigorating and a memory that will stick out. Laura’s menu was delicious, generous and healthy — all our dietary needs were met! The dinner table was beautifully set, the wine was paired well and plenty of it. Our fellow guests were very nice, we all had interesting stories to tell, and we even celebrated a birthday. It was a very unique and enjoyable evening that I am sure to repeat!

Heidi

28 Dec 2020

This evening is more than a meal it’s an experience. Laura is an outstanding chef with a gracious personality. The minute you arrive you are greeted with a warm smile and a great S F view. The meal itself was delicious and creative. (I loved my salmon and I am not a seafood eater) The other guests were all interesting and engaging making for an evening full of lively conversation and laughter. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a unique dining experience.

Amy

28 Dec 2020

What a great experience this was! The food, wine and conversation were excellent. She had great wine pairings with each food course and introduced us to some new favorite wines. After dinner we watched the light show on the Bay Bridge from Laura’s living room. Laura even shared some great cooking tips and recipes. If you have a chance to participate in this experience, I highly recommend it.

Alan

28 Dec 2020

There are hundreds of places and events in San Francisco to choose from...a dinner at Laura’s house you should highly consider! Not only is she an excellent chef but also being a sommelier she was able to make excellent wine pairings. Her space is intimate, with wonderful views of the City. I attended alone and met 10 other wonderful people, both local and foreign. Each serving was to die for and Laura did a great job of describing each course and giving cooking/wine tips along the way. I highly recommend a dinner with Laura and you’ll probably become good friends too!

Linda

28 Dec 2020

Just a little "Thank you" for the wonderful cooking class today. I learned so much and was truly inspired to cook more. I will be ready for your next class, apron on and food ready. You're wonderful, Laura!!! It was the best two hours of my day! Thank you again!

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