Vintention Presents: TASTE with INTENTION~ An introduction to an entirely new approach to learning wine.

Grow your palate, expand your wine knowledge, and bring your relationship with wine into balance.. by developing your connection to wine and the higher self.

Join winemaker, sommelier and Vintention founder Marissa Gagliardi, for a journey into the world of wine, and the power of Tasting with Intention. This seminar integrates: guided wine tasting, traditional wine education, and mindfulness practices. Through the exploration of 8 thoughtfully chosen wines from around the globe, you will deepen your relationship to this sacred beverage, gain more insight to your palate, and develop your wine knowledge.

This class will be a deep exploration into the world of wine, and understanding the palate, through a diverse range of wines from around the globe. This 5 hour intensive covers the following:

~ A brief historical and spiritual context of wine

~ Key concepts such as: Old-world/New world and Cool Climate/Warm climate.

~How to Taste with Intention- how to mindfully approach wine and taste like a pro.

~How to create sensory memories that can be easily recalled- key to developing the palate.

~Understanding: varietal, region, and labeling for each wine.

~An introduction to discerning between: varietal characteristics, terroir and winemaking techniques.

~The truth about sulfites.

~Organic, and biodynamic

~Introduction to pairing wine with food.