Vancouver

Autumn is cozy. The Alps are cozy. Wine is cozy. Drinking alpine wines in autumn? The coziest combination you can think of! Join us in mid-November for a lovely late morning of drinking and exploring a handful of wines from the Alpine regions of France and Italy, including the Savoie, Jura, Alto Adige, and Trentino. The class will be led by Afton Kortz, Barnard Griffin's Wine Club Manager, who is a French Wine Scholar and holds a Level 3 certification in Wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). This master class will take place at Barnard Griffin's Vancouver tasting room (665 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660) from 11:30am to 1:00pm on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Tickets are $35 for the general public, and $30 for Barnard Griffin wine club members. Tasting-sized pours (approx. 1oz each) of five or six wines and small, palate-cleansing snacks are included (attendees must be 21+ to participate). You can purchase tickets directly through Eventbrite, or by calling the Vancouver tasting room at 360-718-3387. Barnard Griffin wine club members - if you register online, we will charge your card on file one week before the event. Classes are non-refundable within 7 days of the class. If you cannot attend and it is 7 or less days until the class, you may transfer the tickets to someone else. Please communicate any scheduling conflicts with Barnard Griffin ( [email protected] ).

Step into the cellar for an evening of exceptional wines you won't find on the regular shelf. This guided tasting features 8-9 handpicked bottles, including rare vintages, small-production finds and age-worthy selections chosen for their character and story. You'll taste through each pour while exploring detailed tasting notes and food-pairing ideas. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply curious about what belongs in a proper cellar, this class is designed to expand your palate and deepen your wine knowledge. Space is limited, so RSVP to reserve your seat today.