SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020
About Forks & Corks University
Forks & Corks University is the ultimate way to meet the brightest and the best of the wine world! These unique wine seminars are led by world-renowned wine industry professionals and winemakers. Guests will swirl, sip and savor as the passionate and accomplished panel leads them on a guided tour of wine from around the globe – no passport required! Save the date for the 2020 events which will be held on Saturday, January 25th.
Tickets are available online only at the link below.
Event Details
The 2020 Forks & Corks Master Classes will be held at the Michael's On East Ballroom and Michael's Wine Cellar.
Tickets are available online at the link below.
Tickets for each event are $55.00 per person (plus service fees). Each ticket will include a welcome glass of sparkling wine, all wine tastings, and a pairing plate of bites curated specifically to enhance the varietals presented by the panelists.
Your tickets will be e-mailed to you immediately after you complete your purchase. No printed tickets will be distributed, they will only be transmitted via e-mail. Please print your tickets at home or prepare to present them at check-in via your mobile device.
There is no limit on the number of tickets you may purchase for the Forks & Corks University Master Classes.
Parking for all events will be in the Mid-Town plaza located at 1283 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239. Volunteers will be onsite to assist guests.
The panel events are open seating. If you are attending the event with other guests and would like to be seated together we suggest a timely arrival.
Guests that arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of the panel will not be guaranteed admission to the event. Due to the nature of the tasting experience, late arrivals create disruptions for our guests, panelists and moderators. We appreciate your understanding and consideration for all of our guests!
Parking for the University Master Classes is located in the Mid-Town Plaza at 1283 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239
Upon arrival check in for all University Master Classes will take place outside of the Michael's Wine Cellar. Our volunteers will then direct you to the location of your panel.
Panel Topics
Women in the Global Wine Industry
Join us as we take a tour throughout the world of wine. We'll hear from some of the wine world's leading women winemakers and estate owners and be inspired by discussions on collective contributions and experiences from pioneers of the wine industry.
Château Phélan Ségur, Saint-Estèphe, France
Elizabeth Cooper, Eastern Sales Director
Fess Parker Winery and Vineyards, Santa Barbara, California
Kim Bolander, Director of Sales
L'Ecole N° 41, Walla Walla, Washington
Joan Szkutak, Proprietor
SAMsARA Wine Company, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California
Susie Selby, Proprietor & Winemaker
Selby Winery, Russian River Valley, California
Julie Johnson, Proprietor & Winemaker
Tres Sabores, Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
Mary Joli, National Brand Manager
Willamette Valley Vineyards, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Vines of Italy
This tasting seminar is devoted to native Italian grape varieties and the wines made from them. Led by some of Italy’s top producers, our panel takes you on a journey through Italia, tasting various whites and reds from some of the country’s most prestigious regions.
Fattoria La Torre, Montecarlo, Italy
Valentina Abbona, Proprietor
Marchesi di Barolo, Barolo, Italy
Marta Magnabosco, Proprietor
Monte Tondo, Soave and Valpolicella, Italy
Sara Maule, Brand Ambassador
Nino Negri, Valtellina DOCG, Italy
Lorenzo Gatteschi, Proprietor & Winemaker
Podere Ciona, Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Francesco Zaganelli, Export Manager
Lungarotti, Tuscany, Italy
A California Perspective
The seminar will give wine lovers a chance to taste California’s diverse wines and learn the winemakers’ philosophies on California terroir and the direction California wine is heading. You'll be cruisin' through California...Buckle up!
Rombauer Vineyards, Napa Valley/Sierra Foothills, California
Tom Gamble, Proprietor & Winemaker
Gamble Family Vineyards, Napa Valley, California
Barry Collier, Proprietor
Collier Falls, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
Drew Nenow, Winemaker
ONX Wines, Paso Robles, California
Steve Rogstad, Winemaker
Cuvaison Winery, Los Carneros, Napa Valley, California
FAQs
Tickets are available online at the link below.
Tickets for each event are $55.00 per person (plus service fees). Each ticket will include a welcome glass of sparkling wine, all wine tastings, and a pairing plate of bites curated specifically to enhance the varietals presented by the panelists.
Your tickets will be e-mailed to you immediately after you complete your purchase. No printed tickets will be distributed, they will only be transmitted via e-mail. Please print your tickets at home or prepare to present them at check-in via your mobile device.
There is no limit on the number of tickets you may purchase for the Forks & Corks University Master Classes.
You should treat your tickets like cash. All tickets to the Forks & Corks Grand Tasting and University Master Classes are non-refundable and will not be replaced if lost or stolen. All events, prices, performances, venues, dates and times are subject to change without notice. All sales are final. Your tickets will not be replaced, refunded or exchanged for any reason whatsoever. To have 100% confidence in the validity of your ticket purchase, you should only purchase your tickets through our Vendini ticket system. The validity of tickets purchased through other websites or resellers cannot be verified by The Sarasota-Manatee Originals prior to event day.
Guests must be 21+ to purchase tickets to this event. No children will be admitted (even infants.) Thank you for understanding!
Yes! The wine you are sampling will be available for purchase through Michael's Wine Cellar.
No seats may be reserved in advance. Seats will be filled on a first come first service basis. If you are attending in a large party, we suggest timely arrival in order to be seated together. We cannot guarantee that groups larger than 2+ will have side by side seating arrangements.
Guests that arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of the panel will not be guaranteed admission to the event. Due to the nature of the tasting experience, late arrivals create disruptions for our guests, panelists and moderators. We appreciate your understanding and consideration for all of our guests!
