Seminars
Most of Pooch's tastings/seminars can be done with or without wine, for groups from 20 to 500. All seminars include a complete outline for note taking and/or review.
Sample tastes on selected wine are offered based on the time allowed for presentation.
For all presentations, email gmpooch@me.com
or call (209) 369-2020 for more information. Choose from a variety of fun and educational presentations:
Wine
& Dine
on the River
Enjoy an even-
ing of wine and
dining aboard
the Delta King
on the Sac'
River.
How to Evaluate Wines Like a Wine Judge
Bottle
Shapes:
The Shape of Wine to Come
Wine
& Chocolate:
A Marriage Made in Heaven!
Wine
& Dine:
Three to Six Course Dinner with Wine
Length of presentation: Depending
on the
seminar, from 30 minutes to 3 hours
Price varies, depending on length
of class.
Price includes speaker fees, wines and other
resources, as requested.
Note: Some presentations can be done
with or without wine.
I personally think that
the Pooch Taste and Smell seminar
is one of the greatest eye
(or nose) openers I've
attended. Pooch is dynamic and entertaining whilst still being educating.
- Mike Bellamy,
Amador Home Winemakers
Association
Wine
2 1/2 hour
classes that
cover it all.
Come have
some fun!
Every Level
Learn about
wine and have
fun doing it!
Classes for the
novice, pro or
enthusiast.
This is Pooch’s most popular seminar. It goes into
the details of smelling, tasting and viewing wine. The longer sessions will give the participants much greater confidence in their ability to smell, taste and determine what type of wine they really enjoy. This class is designed to take the snobbery out of wine drinking and allow participants to feel comfortable about their
own abilities to taste and enjoy wine.
Length of presentation: 30, 60 or 90 minutes
Price: Varies, depending on length of class. Price includes speaker fees, wines and other resources, as requested.
Everything you wanted to know about wine but couldn’t remember the question. No worries! Pooch provides a complete list of questions that will get your group started. It’s fun, entertaining and educational!
Length of presentation: 30 minutes to 3 hours
Price: Varies, depending on length of class. Price includes speaker fees, wines and other resources, as requested.
Note: This presentation can be done with or without wine.
Is it Lemon or Buttered Popcorn? Jelly Bellies are so concentrated in flavors that they can be used to assist people in how to determine flavors in wine.
Length of presentation: 30, 60 or 90 minutes
Price: Varies, depending on length of class. Price includes speaker fees, wines and other resources, as requested.
Note: This presentation can be done with or without wine.
These smelling kits are designed to assist participants in recognizing the smells found in wine without using visual aids.
Length of presentation: 60 or 90 minutes
Price: Varies, depending on length of class. Price includes speaker fees, wines and other resources, as requested.
Note: This presentation can be done with or without wine.
This is a fun presentation that may be somewhat irreverent toward wines. Topics to be covered include: How to choose the right ice cubes for your wine; How microwaving your wine can allow you to store an open bottle longer; Shaking
a bottle to improve its quality; Shining your shoes with wine may give you a better shine; and other crazy little known facts about wine!
Length of presentation: 30, 60 or 90 minutes
Price: Varies, depending on length of class. Price includes speaker fees, wines and other resources, as requested.
Note: This presentation can be done with or without wine.
How to look at a bottle of wine and with 80% accuracy determine what it will taste like without reading the label or tasting the wine.
Length of presentation: 30 or 60 minutes.
Price: Varies, depending on length of class. Price includes speaker fees, wines and other resources, as requested.
Note: This presentation can be done with or without wine.
This delicious and decadent presentation is for those who want something truly unique and fun. Great for parties with girlfriends or anyone who loves confectionary delights and wine!
Length of presentation: 30, 60 or 90 minutes
Price: Varies, depending on length of class. Price includes speaker fees, wines and other resources, as requested.
