GAMAY, the grape. We will taste gamay from around the world. This grape makes the well known Beaujolais wines that are often served with Thanksgiving dinner.

Taste many different expressions of this grape from the fresh& fruity to the serious and quite complex.

I think of Gamay as Pinot Noir's rascally cousin. You know, the one that exudes mischief and always gets away with doing exactly what we were not supposed to do?!

We will taste the wines, learn about their places of origin and eat the foods (as snacks) that pair so perfectly.

Descriptors for Gamay; roasted red fruits, crunchy, tart, floral, light bodied, low tannins, refreshing.

Interview these wines for your holiday table.

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Learn how to make well balanced cocktails at home. This class is the perfect opportunity to learn a few tricks for entertaining, when to shake, stir, strain & what to use for a garnish.
Taught by Katie , Miel's head bar mistress, she will share the skill she has developed in her 18 years of bartending.

Katie: "I have a passion for the service industry. I hope to teach everyone simple skills to create a perfect cocktail. Whether it be for yourself or those you are entertaining."

Enjoy the array of fun hors d'oeuvres Miel offers for pick up with your cocktails!
Come thirsty.

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We're Going to Spain!

Learn about Summer in Spain... the aperitifs, the delicious sherry cocktails, txakolina the wine & tapas for dinner.

$75/person++

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Summer Vegetables

This class will focus on the category of night shades (eggplant, peppers & tomatoes) How to prepare them, season them, can and pickle!

Enjoy a meal with what we prepare with grilled fish and wine at the conclusion of the class. (yes, there will be tips on grilling fish as well!)

$150/person++

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Gin. Yes... a cocktail class!

Learn about the widely varying styles, history, the classic cocktails made with gin.Taste 5 different gins, enjoy cocktails made from your 2 favorites!Hors d'oeuvres will be served using the Summer garden for inspiration.

$75/person++

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Rosé!

This is an homage to the South of France while we enjoy rosé from around the world.

The food... brandade, tapenade, cheese, herbs & olive oil with rustic bread.

Learn about the different ways rosé is made, the breadth of styles available and how to pair them with food.

$85/person++

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Learn the classic grapes, wine growing regions, how to decipher labels, a few classic food & wine pairings and how to select delicious wines that are great values.

$75/person ++

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Why are there so many vineyards planted near coastlines?

What does a coastal location impart in the flavor of the grapes? 

Taste wines from South Africa, Australia, Croatia, France & California.

Paired with the best snacks for your patio entertaining this Spring.

Getting the grill out for this tasting and weather permitting we will be on the patio!

6-7:30

$75

https://www.exploretock.com/miel/event/473619/coastal-wines

Learn about how volcanic soil plays into the flavors and textures of the grapes.

Mount Etna... all sides and elevations are different!

Amphora, the classic aging vessel. Why do we still use it today?

Whites & Reds. Seafood & Meat.

This will be delicious!

6-7:30

$75

https://www.exploretock.com/miel/event/473618/sicilian-wines

Learn about the different wine regions of South Africa, taste the remarkable wines, and enjoy them with hors d'oeuvres.

5 wines.

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Learn about the different regions and wines of Spain during this fun and educational tasting. 6 wine regions & corresponding wines will be enjoyed with tapas.

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Intro to Burgundian Wine

5 Wines & Snacks

Elegant, powerful, complex. Burgundy is an endless topic. We will breakdown how to read Burgundian wine labels, learn the geography and taste exceptional examples of these food friendly and highly collectible wines.

$100/person++

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We are Bringing wines out of the Cellar for this!

Champagne- In Magnum….N.V. Michel Turgey, Grand Cru A Mesnil Sur Oger, Blanc de Blanc.

First Course

Fried Chicken Skins & Caviar

2019 Marcel Servin, 1er Cru Vaillons, Chablis, FR

Second Course

Blue Lobster & She Crab Bisque

2018 Evening Land, “Summum”, Seven Springs, Chardonnay, Eola Amity, OR

Third Course

Duck Confit, seared breast, foie gras potatoes

2015 Domaine Taupenot-Merme, Gevrey Chambertin, Burgundy, FR

Fourth Course

3-Day Braised Lamb, Japanese sweet potatoes, braised greens, tarragon jus

2019 Louis Barruol, “La Boisselee”, Cote Rotie, Northern Rhone, FR

Dessert

Vanilla saffron creme caramel-

2013 Chateau de Durban, Beaumes-de-Venise

$350/person++

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Introduction to Tuscan Wines

5 Wines & Snacks

So much to learn. We will cover history, geography, and the vast array of flavors we experience in Tuscany where Sangiovese is the grape that rules.

Taste wines that are great with pizza & pasta as well as wines that are collectible/ageable.

$75/person++

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Mountain Wine

6 Wines

Lite Dinner… yes, Raclette will be part of your meal!

To define Mountain I will say at least 500 meters above sea level. Let’s taste wines from The Western Cape of South Africa, The French Alps, Alsace, Mendoza, Andalusia and of course Switzerland!

Learn how altitude plays a role in the qualities these wine possess, protects the vines and is a component to watch as we experience more dramatic weather in vineyards.

$100++

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Bardstown Bourbon Dinner Menu

Enjoy meeting the people behind Bardstown Distillery

We will taste their bourbon, rye, wheated bourbon and special releases not always available!

Enjoy an opening Cocktail.

6-year, Origin Series Wheated, Rye and Original

Discovery 11 just rated #1 Cask Strength Bourbon!

Dessert Selection- West Virginia Barrel Co Collaboration Bourbon Aged in Cherry & Oak Barrels

1.    Bibb salad, Blackhawk beef bacon, tarragon buttermilk dressing

2.    Brown butter scallops, glazed carrots, radish

3.    Stave Smoked brisket, confit sweet potatoes, pickled pepper compote

4.    Dark Chocolate bouchons, 58% cacao mousse

$175/person++

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Rhone Wines

Cotes du Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Crozes Hermitage.

The reds can be bold!

5 Wines & Snacks

Learn about the region’s history and taste the breadth & depth of wine from the North & South of Rhone. Enjoy snacks that represent the most classic food pairings for these wines.

Most of all learn what you like and how to find it!

$75++

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Egg class description:

Join us for an exciting exploration into the world of egg cookery. Chef Jason will demonstrate several applications of this timeless ingredient that can change the way you cook at home.

Recipes to include: fresh pasta, hollandaise, aioli, pavlova.

Following the class will be a four-course dinner showcasing eggcentric dishes.

1.    Patatas Bravas with romesco aioli

2.    Pasta Puttanesca

3.    Seared Salmon, fresh greens, caper hollandaise

4.    Pavlova, Chantilly, fresh fruit

Class, Dinner, Wine.

$150/person ++

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Taste to Learn.

In the very Southern most part of Burgundy lies the domain of the Gamay grape.

Beaujolais is usually first introduced to someone this time of year through the colorful Nouveau Bottles.

That is the juice from THIS YEAR’S pressing made into a simple, fresh wine.

Then, there are regular Beaujolais bottlings which are reliable, more complex and generally solid crowd pleasers.

Beaujolais Village. These wines come from more specific geographic areas that have been identified as better soil, better aspect of terrain and elevation to produce better wine.

We will taste these and a few CRU Beaujolais. There are 10 in total that all differ.

These wines pair quite well with our holiday menus and are delicous everyday!

Snacks & 6 wines.

$75/person++

Taste different styles of Pinot Gris (Grigio) and Pinot Noir from different countries.

Slovenia, New Zealand... so different and both so delicious!

Why do these wines pair so well with food?

6 wines, 6 bites

$75++

On the Patio weather permitting!

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Australian Wine 101- Learn the Regions, Taste the Diversity of Styles, and See Another Side of this Lesser Known (But Hugely Important) Wine Producing Country.

Hors d'oeuvres served.

Class taught by Jane Lopes & Jonathan Ross.

Legend Imports was founded in 2020 by Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross – two wine industry veterans who have worked in some of the best restaurants in the US and Australia. Jane and Jon saw how underexposed the US was to the wines of Australia and started Legend to remedy that problem. Legend believes that accessible (and fun) education is paramount to the success of Australian wine in the US; Jane and Jon have created this class to give you a crash course in all things Aussie wine and introduce you to some of your new favorite wines.

$70/person++

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A Sustainable Seafood Class, led by Miel Restaurant & Bar’s executive chef, Jason Lalacona, aims to share practical information for those who want to learn how to enjoy seafood responsibly. With this workshop, Miel will offer our community an opportunity to learn how to making thoughtful, sustainable choices at an individual level. The workshop guides students through a detailed Source to Table instruction that includes why choosing a sustainable source is important and how to select, butcher and prepare fish. Chef LaIacona demonstrates useful techniques as he prepares seafood dishes, which will be enjoyed by participants. Techniques showcased are at an introductory to intermediate cooking skill level.

The workshop opens with a cocktail and wine reception, and ends with a Q&A session led by Chef Lalacona.

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Sustainable Seafood Class & Dinner

2 Classes- 5:30 & 7:30

MATCH- Niagara Peninsula with Special Guest Tom Pennachetti, Founder of Cave Springs Winery. Learn about the microclimate where he grows grapes in the Niagara Peninsula and why he enjoys certain foods with his wines.

$35++

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