Wine Tasting in Tacoma

Whether you are a sommelier, oenophile or just a wino, it is hard to ignore the versatility of Chardonnay. These seemingly plain, green-skinned grapes are planted in more regions than any other grape; And, their ability to grow in a numerous geographic locations has led to a variety of differences, not only in production and aging techniques, but in the grapes themselves. This is the reason behind the vast differences between chardonnays from wineries around the world. If you want to learn more about this versatile grape, and the wines produced from it, go to the Black Door Wine Company in Tacoma on May 31, from 5:00pm 7:00pm. The knowledgeable staff at Black Door will guide you through a tasting of several Chardonnays from domestic vintners and wineries, as well as one from Chablis, France. They will discuss the region and the techniques used to craft each bottle, and allow you to compare them for yourself. If you cant make it to this one, dont worry; Black Door regularly hosts tasting events like these throughout the summer months. For pricing or other information visit Blackdoorwinecompany.com.