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Cabernets of Washington

Sommelier Phil Toohey gives you a sensory experience of Washington's renowned Columbia Valley cabs.

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Cabernets of Washington

Cabernets of Washington

Sommelier Phil Toohey gives you a sensory experience of Washington's renowned Columbia Valley cabs.

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The key to understanding wines comes down to knowing how to taste wines deeply, and sommelier Phil Toohey will show you how.

Have a seat in front of six highly rated Washington state Cabernets from the Columbia Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area) including Red Mountain. This will be a blind tasting of wines judged and ranked by the class. Vintage will remain consistent, but styles will vary.  

Expect a surprise or two from this sommelier’s private library! 

Experience level: Designed for everyone from beginner to expert.

Details

A materials fee of $30, included in the price of the class, covers wine and ingredients. 

Class Policies

Ages 21 and up are welcome.

Instructor
Phil Toohey

Phil Toohey joined the wine industry in 1975 in the buying office at Macy’s Union Square in San Francisco. Toohey went on to take a position on the national sales team at Sebastiani Vineyards in Sonoma, Calif. Since that time, he has managed wineries and developed two of his own wine brands in Napa Valley. Toohey is a member of the Society of Wine Educators and taught wine classes and tasting for Total Wines in Silverdale. He lives on Bainbridge Island with his wife, Necie.

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