“California: Off the Beaten Path” Wed, May 18 and Thu, May 19, 7 PM Explore California wines from some of her less famous appellations! California is the promised land of American wine, where climate and geography marry to create a perfect setting for world-class wine. California contains multitudes (to So join the expert staff of Finewine.com for our May Wine Tasting Class: “California: Off the Beaten Path.” We’ll taste and compare 10-12 wines, with light hors d’oeuvres to complement. We’ll sample wines from California appellations such as Santa Rita Hills, Anderson Valley, Santa Maria Valley, Monterey, Arroyo Secco, Mendocino, and of course, Paso Robles. With quality to rival the more famous Napa and Sonoma, but with value that the more famous appellations can’t match, this class will open your eyes to the glories of the “other” California. Tasting classes at Finewine.com are geared to both beginners and wine aficionados alike, to those who want to learn more about wine, and those who just want to relax and enjoy. So join us as we explore the less famous appellations of California- come taste, learn, discuss and enjoy! https://www.finewine.com/topics/Finewine.com-Wine-Classes-g68360847w
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paraphrase Whitman); the best-known wine appellations are Napa Valley and Sonoma County- names famous not just in America, but throughout the world- but this class will focus on the “other” California- appellations offering superb wines, yet without the cachet of their two better-known siblings. The best wines of these less famous appellations match the quality of their famous kin, reflect a remarkable range of different grapes and types of wine, and can provide remarkable value. 
