Decoding Wine Labels - Class

Have you ever looked at a wine label and wondered what it was trying to tell you? French villages, Italian classifications, California appellations, reserve, estate bottled, DOCG…wine labels can seem intimidating, but they’re actually one of the best tools for understanding what’s inside the bottle. Join us for an engaging 90-minute class led by Bill Cox, wine expert with Tryon Distributing and former Wine Director of Charlotte’s acclaimed Counter- and Biblio restaurants. During this guided tasting, you’ll learn how to confidently read and understand wine labels from France, Italy, and California, including: • What appellations and regions tell you about a wine • How classifications relate to style, quality, and value • Common terms you’ll see on bottles and what they actually mean • How labels can help you choose wines you’ll enjoy • Tips for shopping with confidence Throughout the evening, you’ll enjoy a guided tasting of thoughtfully sel…