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For the past 6 years I have been sharing my love for wine by teaching classes ranging from the most basic "how to taste" to in depth series focusing on specific regions or styles of wine. I am endlessly enchanted by wine's diverse expression of both nature, and man's genius. Part magic, part science; wine is an reflection of our planet, history, and culture like no other b...

I am able to accommodate most requests for both subject matter, and class format ranging from an informal "wine party" type setting to focused, academic classes (and everything in-between). I have taught at people's houses, corporate offices, bars, restaurants, and cooking schools. Some sample subjects are as follows:
How To Taste (Components of Wine), Noble Red (or White, Desert Wines, Sparkling Wines etc.) Wine Varietals, Porto: History in a Bottle, What is Terroir, Italy, France or Spain Region by Region, Single Variety (ex. Pinot Noir, Riesling, Syrah etc..), or a class custom fit to your request.

I was educated in NYC's fine dining restaurants and at the International Wine Center in NYC in the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, have lived in France and traveled to many of Europe's wine regions, and for the past five years have been working for Whole Foods Market both selecting and selling wine. If you are interested in the formal classes that I teach regularly at Whole Foods market's in-store cooking school in Seattle, visit the Whole Foods Market website: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/calendars/RSQ.html

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Subject

Wine Appreciation

Ages

21 year olds or older

Skill level

All difficulty levels

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When

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Where

12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98102 | Capitol Hill
Willing to travel

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Price: $150.00

Notes: Fees vary depending on the event. My average fee or a 2-3 hour tas... see more

Notes:

Fees vary depending on the event.
My average fee or a 2-3 hour tasting/wine education event is $150-$200

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Type

1:1 / Private Lessons
Class / Group Sessions

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"Perfect wine classes from beginners to experts!"
- - 5/5 stars
- Colleen Simpson
Review of Tanya Darling, September 14, 2009

Tanya is such an amazing instructor! I can't give her enough stars for a class packed with engaging information and fun! I have taken several of her classes and came away feeling like a wine expert for her enthusiasm is catching. One class was about the wines of Chianti, Tuscany and Umbria, just one of the areas that Tanya knows so much about. It is astounding how much she knows about all the wine regions of France, Italy, Spain and all the regions of American wine making. I don't know how she does it. No wonder she has such a following of wine enthusiasts who keep coming back for more. Recommended highly as a wonderful, engaging communicator!

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Tanya is such an amazing instructor! I can't give her enough stars for a class packed with engaging information and fun! I have taken several of her classes and came away feeling like a wine expert for her enthusiasm is catching. One class was about the wines of Chianti, Tuscany and Umbria, just one of the areas that Tanya knows so much about. It is astounding how much she knows about all t...

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- Pros:
- Helpful, Engaging, Encouraging, Smart, Fun, Good communicator
- How was this location?:
- Awesome
- How was the price?:
- Great value
I would recommend this teacher
"Fun time, learned a lot!"
- - 4/5 stars
- Anne Powell
Review of Tanya Darling, July 13, 2009

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- Pros:
- Helpful, Engaging, Encouraging, Smart, Patient, Funny, Fun, Good communicator
- How was this location?:
- OK
- How was the price?:
- Great value
I would recommend this teacher