Stump the Masters Blind Tasting
Join world-renowned Master Sommeliers as they walk you through how to determine varietal, vintage, and AVA utilizing classic techniques involving sight, smell, and taste.
Find out what the professionals look for and learn how to identify different varietals and styles of wine following the Master Sommelier technique of wine identification. The blind tasting will be conducted in the Court of Master Sommeliers' tasting format.
Nationally acclaimed Master Sommeliers Michael Jordan, Thomas Price, and Sur Lucero will moderate a panel of local San Diego sommeliers as they taste along with the audience and try to establish the varietal, region, and vintage. Each panel member will talk through why the particular wine's color, aroma, and palate lead them to believe they know the wine's properties and characteristics. Taste from six exceptional wines along with our expert panel and test your ability to determine the grape varietal, AVA, and age.