Article: Amateurs and experts pick up tips at wine classes

Want to learn a thing or two about pairing wines with foods or just about wine in general? We've talked before about occasional classes offered locally, either for special occasions or associated with festivals. But now you can experience wine more regularly with a company by that name that's offering classes throughout the year.

Experience Wine is the brainchild of Mark Hejtmanek, an executive wine sommelier. He offers several types of classes for the wine challenged. I attended two of them: "A Friendly Introduction to Wine" and a "Wine & Food Pairing Cooking Class."

The intro class was held at Mimi's Cafe on a Sunday evening. Hejtmanek did a thorough job of taking us through the basics ...

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