Event: Italian Wine and Cheese Class 

When: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30 – 8:30 pm 

Where: Blind Bishop at 310 Sunset Ave, Dallas, TX 75208 

Price: $75 

Format:  

Seated, interactive class with instruction. You will learn about each wine in a very hands-on format, so you can immediately put your new tasting skills and wine knowledge into practice. 

Level:  

All levels from beginner to advanced. 

Learning points:  

• The major grape varieties and wine regions of Italy including Sangiovese from Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti, the powerful Aglianico, and the exquisite Nebbiolo from Barolo and Barbaresco.  
• The major characteristics of these regions and varieties by tasting wines that clearly show the classic grapes and the typical style.  
• Important Italian wine terms on the labels such as classico and riserva, and how to interpret them to make an educated guess about how the wines will taste. 
• How to ask the right questions about Italian wines when you visit a wine shop or when you see them on a wine list at a restaurant. 
• The ways in which Italian cheese and wine can elevate your tasting experience when combined.  
• Pairing suggestions for Italian wines and the principles behind these suggestions. 

Wines:  

• A minimum of six different Italian wines. Each wine will come from a different region or made from different varieties so you can learn how the climate, geographic, and historic grapes influence a distinctive style.  
• As learning is an important goal, we serve each wine in a different glass, with all six glasses on the table for each participant. This is a great opportunity for comparison. 

Food: We will have a selection of artisanal Italian cheeses and bread to enjoy with the wines. 

Please register below.

Event: French Wine and Cheese Class 

When: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:30 – 8:30 pm 

Where: Blind Bishop at 310 Sunset Ave, Dallas, TX 75208 

Price: $75 

Format:   

Seated, interactive class with instruction. We welcome solo learners as well as couples and groups who would like to learn together.  

Level:   

All levels from beginner to advanced.  

Learning points:   

• The major grape varieties and wine regions of France, including red and white Burgundy and Bordeaux, delicious wines of the Rhone Valley, Alsace and the Loire Valley.   
• The major characteristics of these regions and varieties by tasting wines that clearly show the classic grapes and the typical style.   
• Important French wine terms on the labels such as Cuvee and Grand Cru, and how to interpret them to make an educated guess about how the wines will taste.  
• How to ask the right questions about French wines when you visit a wine shop or when you see them on a wine list at a restaurant.  
• The ways in which French cheese and wine can elevate your tasting experience when combined.   
• Pairing suggestions for French wines and the principles behind these suggestions.  

Wines:   

• A minimum of six different French wines. Each wine will come from a different region or made from different varieties so you can learn how the climate, geographic, and historic grapes influence a distinctive style.   
• As learning is an important goal, we serve each wine in a different glass, with all six glasses on the table for each participant. This is a great opportunity for comparison.  

Food: We will have a selection of artisanal French cheeses and bread to enjoy with the wines.  

Please register below. 

This Saturday we have our usual free tasting of six wines.

Please make sure to reserve your place by filling out the form at the bottom of this page.

This is a come-and-go event. Arrive at any time between 4pm - 6pm, and taste our featured wines. Weather permitting, you can continue to hang around in our patio, sample more wines and order small bites.

Location:
Blind Bishop
310 Sunset Ave.
Dallas, TX 75208

Date and Time:
Saturday, Jan 18 2025
4:00pm - 6:00pm in a come-and-go format

Wine list to be determined

We host similar tastings most Saturdays. Please check our website weekly for new dates, and sign up for our email list to receive notifications when new tastings are announced.

Please reserve your spot below so that we can plan accordingly.

This Saturday we have our usual free tasting of six wines, and we also have a sitewide sparkling wines sale to get ready for the New Year's Eve.

Please make sure to reserve your place by filling out the form at the bottom of this page.

This is a come-and-go event. Arrive at any time between 4pm - 7pm, and taste our featured wines. Weather permitting, you can continue to hang around in our patio, sample more wines and order small bites.

Location:
Blind Bishop
310 Sunset Ave.
Dallas, TX 75208

Date and Time:
Saturday, Dec 21 2024
4:00pm - 7:00pm in a come-and-go format

Wine list to be determined

We host similar tastings most Saturdays. Please check our website weekly for new dates, and sign up for our email list to receive notifications when new tastings are announced.

Please reserve your spot below so that we can plan accordingly.

Join us to pick up your Black Friday wines and sample 4 wines on Saturday, Nov 30th!

We have our Black Friday wine sale list coming up soon. You can take advantage of the sale online and pick your wines up on Saturday Nov 30th when you visit us for a free tasting! 

Please make sure to reserve your place by filling out the form at the bottom of this page.

This is a come-and-go event. Arrive at any time between 4pm - 7pm, and taste our featured wines. Weather permitting, you can continue to hang around in our patio, sample more wines and order small bites.

Meet wine people like yourself.

Location:
Blind Bishop
310 Sunset Ave.
Dallas, TX 75208

Date and Time:
Saturday, Nov 30 2024
3:00pm - 6:00pm in a come-and-go format

Wine list to be determined

We host similar tastings most Saturdays. Please check our website weekly for new dates, and sign up for our email list to receive notifications when new tastings are announced.

Please reserve your spot below so that we can plan accordingly.

Event: Wine 101

Where: Blind Bishop at 310 Sunset Ave, Dallas, TX 75208

Price: $75

Format: This is a seated, interactive class with instruction. You will learn about each wine in a very hands-on format, so you can immediately put your new tasting skills and wine knowledge into practice.

Level: Beginner-friendly - we will start from square one. This is an educational event that’s both a little nerdy and a lot of fun!

Experience: You will first learn about a wine tasting system that the professionals use. This will give you the vocabulary and a method to describe the wines you do or do not enjoy, so you can make better choices for yourself when buying or ordering wine.

You will taste and discuss six different grapes to have a foundational understanding of what distinguishes wines such as Chardonnay versus Sauvignon Blanc or Syrah versus Cabernet Sauvignon. We will then walk through how to read a wine label or list so you can decipher what an unfamiliar wine might taste like based on those profiles.

We will also explore the basic principles of food and wine pairing. By learning how wine interacts with different aspects of food, you will be able to more confidently select a wine to go with your meal at a restaurant, purchase wines to pair at home, and make selections when hosting others.

Wines: Three white wines (like Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay) and three red wines (like Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon).

Food: You will have a plate of food components representing basic tastes (sweet, salt, acid etc.) to learn and practice with food and wine pairing principles. We will also have a light selection of artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, and bread to enjoy with the wines.

 Why Blind Bishop’s Wine 101 is different:

This class is designed by Dilek Caner, Master of Wine, who has taught various wine certification and tasting courses for more than 20 years in New York City and in Dallas. In designing our Wine 101, Dilek used her experience towards the following goals:

• You will get the most accurate and up-to-date information about the ever-changing world of wine.
• The information is distilled down to what is most relevant and topical for a beginner. Instead of learning trivia that one tends to forget, you will receive usable information that you can immediately put into practice.
• The wines you taste in class are selected carefully as classic, high-quality examples of their types so you can gain a true understanding of what is typical for different grapes and regions.
• If you are in the wine industry or thinking about a career in wine, this course is also a solid starting point to understanding foundational concepts and preparing you for the next step.
• All of our instructors have multiple, advanced wine certifications and are experienced wine professionals.
• Last but not least, this is a great way to get into wine and also meet other wine enthusiasts who share your excitement and desire for learning about wine.

Event: Wine 101

Where: Blind Bishop at 310 Sunset Ave, Dallas, TX 75208

Price: $75

Format: This is a seated, interactive class with instruction. You will learn about each wine in a very hands-on format, so you can immediately put your new tasting skills and wine knowledge into practice.

Level: Beginner-friendly - we will start from square one. This is an educational event that’s both a little nerdy and a lot of fun!

Experience: You will first learn about a wine tasting system that the professionals use. This will give you the vocabulary and a method to describe the wines you do or do not enjoy, so you can make better choices for yourself when buying or ordering wine.

You will taste and discuss six different grapes to have a foundational understanding of what distinguishes wines such as Chardonnay versus Sauvignon Blanc or Syrah versus Cabernet Sauvignon. We will then walk through how to read a wine label or list so you can decipher what an unfamiliar wine might taste like based on those profiles.

We will also explore the basic principles of food and wine pairing. By learning how wine interacts with different aspects of food, you will be able to more confidently select a wine to go with your meal at a restaurant, purchase wines to pair at home, and make selections when hosting others.

Wines: Three white wines (like Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay) and three red wines (like Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon).

Food: You will have a plate of food components representing basic tastes (sweet, salt, acid etc.) to learn and practice with food and wine pairing principles. We will also have a light selection of artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, and bread to enjoy with the wines.

 Why Blind Bishop’s Wine 101 is different:

This class is designed by Dilek Caner, Master of Wine, who has taught various wine certification and tasting courses for more than 20 years in New York City and in Dallas. In designing our Wine 101, Dilek used her experience towards the following goals:

• You will get the most accurate and up-to-date information about the ever-changing world of wine.
• The information is distilled down to what is most relevant and topical for a beginner. Instead of learning trivia that one tends to forget, you will receive usable information that you can immediately put into practice.
• The wines you taste in class are selected carefully as classic, high-quality examples of their types so you can gain a true understanding of what is typical for different grapes and regions.
• If you are in the wine industry or thinking about a career in wine, this course is also a solid starting point to understanding foundational concepts and preparing you for the next step.
• All of our instructors have multiple, advanced wine certifications and are experienced wine professionals.
• Last but not least, this is a great way to get into wine and also meet other wine enthusiasts who share your excitement and desire for learning about wine.

Join us to sample 6 wines on Saturday, Nov 9th!

Among a tasty group of six, this week we especially have the pleasure of presenting one of the best premier crus of Henri Gouges, the acclaimed Nuits-St-Georges producer.

This is a come-and-go event. Arrive at any time between 3pm - 6pm, and taste our featured wines. Weather permitting, you can continue to hang around in our patio, sample more wines and order small bites.

Meet wine people like yourself.

Receive a 10% discount on the day of the tasting if you buy any of the featured wines.

Location:
Blind Bishop
310 Sunset Ave.
Dallas, TX 75208

Date and Time:
Saturday, Nov 9 2024
3:00pm - 6:00pm in a come-and-go format

Wines for Nov 9, 2024

1. Mas de Daumas Gassac | Brut Rosé | 2020 | France $26.99 $24.29
2. Fillaboa | Albariño |Rias Baixas | 2022 | Spain $21.99 $19.79
3. Domaine Henri Gouges | "Clos de Porrets St-Georges" Premier Cru | Nuits-St-Georges | 2017 | France $78.99 $71.09 / 375 mL
4. Mas Doix | "Les Crestes" | Priorat | 2021 | Spain $34.99 $31.49
5. La Mision de Pirque | Cabernet Sauvignon | Maipo Andes | 2018 | Chile $14.99 $13.49
6. Bedrock | Old Vine Zinfandel | California | 2022 | USA  $28.99 $26.09

We host similar tastings most Saturdays. Please check our website weekly for new dates, and sign up for our email list to receive notifications when new tastings are announced.

Please reserve your spot below so that we can plan accordingly.

This intensive 2-day course offers a deep exploration of Spain's terroirs and Grand Crus, presented by Master of Wine, Dilek Caner. The course provides a comprehensive overview of Spanish wine, including its terroir, history, culture, and recent trends, all presented in their most current and detailed form.

By earning the Grandes Pagos de España Terroir Workshop Certificate, you’ll validate your expertise in Spanish wines and distinguish your achievements with a specialized focus on Spain in the wine trade.

Please scroll to the bottom of the page to register.

This course includes:

• An online study guide introducing Grandes Pagos de España, Spain, including its history, culture, climate, geography, terroir, and the different wine regions.
• A brochure with profiles of each of the winery in the Grandes Pagos de España, including key facts, terroir, viticulture, winemaking, winery singularities, and the wines produced.
• 12 hours of tuition Spanish terroirs from the lens of its Grandes Pagos and their single vineyards.
• A tasting of wines that represents all 34 Grandes Pagos de España producers.
• In Person Exam on the last day of the course. The students who achieve a min 70% grade, will be issued the Grandes Pagos de España Terroir Workshop Certificate.

Topics:

• Introduction
• Meseta
• Green Spain
• Ebro River Valley
• Catalonia
• Mediterranean
• Meseta Central
• Southern Spain
• The Islands

Tuition, Tasting and Exam:

$395 plus 8.25% TX sales tax

Dates and Times:

Saturday Jan 25 and Sunday Jan 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Exam: Sunday, Jan 26, 2025 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Location:

Blind Bishop
310 Sunset Ave
Dallas, TX 75208

Join us to sample 6 wines on Saturday, September 28th!

This is a come-and-go event. Arrive at any time between 3pm - 6pm, and taste our featured wines. Weather permitting, you can continue to hang around in our patio, sample more wines and order small bites.

Meet wine people like yourself.

Receive a 10% discount on the day of the tasting if you buy any of the featured wines.

Location:
Blind Bishop
310 Sunset Ave.
Dallas, TX 75208

Date and Time:
Saturday, Sep 28 2024
3:00pm - 6:00pm in a come-and-go format

Wines for Sep 28, 2024

1. Gramona "La Cuvée" Brut | Corpinnat | 2017 | Spain $23.99 $21.59
2. Santa Julia "Blanco Natural" | Torrontes | Mendoza | 2023 | Argentina $22.99 $20.69
3. Ambroise | Pinot Noir | Bourgogne Côte d'Or | 2019 | France $34.99 $31.49
4. Chateau Pegau "Cuvée Maclura" | Côtes du Rhone | 2020 | France $21.99 $19.79
5. Chateau Haut-Bages Libéral | Pauillac | 2016 | France $39.99 $35.99 / 375 mL
6. Le Ragnaie | Brunello di Montalcino | 2017 | Italy  $79.99 $71.99

We host similar tastings most Saturdays. Please check our website weekly for new dates, and sign up for our email list to receive notifications when new tastings are announced.

Please reserve your spot below so that we can plan accordingly.