Stonewall, Texas – March 4, 2020 – Kuhlman Cellars will host a Vina Vita University “Barrel to Blend” wine blending class on March 22, 2020 from 11 am – 1 pm. This installment of Kuhlman Cellars’ wine appreciation series, led by Kuhlman Cellars’ winemaker Bénédicte Rhyne, will teach the art and science of wine blending.

In an industry relying as much on its artistry as chemistry, students will examine how even small decisions deliver great change. After learning wine blending theory, students will work as a team to try their own hand at the blending process to create their own red blend. The Class Champion blend will go head-to-head with the Kuhlman Cellars Staff Champion blend for the chance to become a Kuhlman Cellars wine.

Topics discussed in this class include:

Winemaking basics and terminology

Winemaker decisions and impacts to palate experience

Discuss wine 'Structure' and how it is built through blending

Attendees will also:

Taste and evaluate several 2019 Kuhlman Cellars red wines as candidates for blending

As a small breakout team, blend their own new red wine using samples and graduated cylinders to test, taste and refine their unique wine

Taste and evaluate the Staff Champion blend

Tickets are $50 per guest or $40 for Vina Vita Wine Club Members. To purchase tickets, click here. For questions and ticket information, contact [email protected] or call 737-231-8008.

What is Vina Vita University?

Vina Vita University is Kuhlman Cellars’ educational series, which aims to help wine club members and wine enthusiasts gain an understanding of the rich and complex topic that is wine and winemaking through educational classes. Classes are approachable, hands-on, and tons of fun. For more information on upcoming events, visit http://www.kuhlmancellars.com/Club/Vina-Vita-University.

About Kuhlman Cellars

Kuhlman Cellars believes wine promotes an appreciation of life’s journey. Lifelong wine lovers Chris and Jennifer Cobb founded an estate vineyard to produce terroir-driven wines of the highest quality. French winemaker and Texas wine pioneer Bénédicte Rhyne soon joined the team and they co-founded the winery to craft wine representative of Old World winemaking principles and Kuhlman Cellars opened to the public in 2014. Located in the heart of the Texas wine country, Kuhlman Cellars welcomes visitors at its tasting room on the famed Hwy 290 Wine Trail between Fredericksburg and Johnson City for signature food and wine pairings. For more information and to purchase wines online, visit www.kuhlmancellars.com.