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Go Back to School with GRAPE + BEAN. It was never so fun or tasty!

More wine, coffee, + other classes coming soon and watch for our Fall Schedule.

CLASSES + (fun) EDUCATIONAL Stuff at GRAPE + BEAN

We are pleased to share our approach to teaching and to create fun, interactive, and accessible opportunities to learn and experience the sights, smells, and tastes of Wine, Coffee, and other great offerings (can you say Beer, Chocolate, Cheese + more)!

September WINE BASICS CLASS: Part 1: September 22 and Part 2: September 29. Details: Classes will be held at GRAPE + BEAN (2nd floor tasting room), 7:00-8:45PM, and the cost for this 2-class series is $120 (+ tax) per person. Sign up now for this 2-part "Wine Basics" class where we will explore classic wine varietals, wine making, and terroir through informative lecture, class discussions, and of course, tastings. This series will provide an educational and fun introduction to classic wine grapes + winemaking techniques plus offer an interactive setting + wine appreciation through guided tastings. Class materials provided but we promise, no quizzes.

'Cider Class Rules’-HARD CIDER + CHEESE CLASS: Thursday, September 23. (The 7PM Class is NOW FULL. There is a waiting List for a 2nd Class) Learn about + taste this delicious yet underappreciated Adult Beverage, Hard Cider (~ 8% alcohol), paired with yummy Cheeses! You will taste award winning Cider from Foggy Ridge as well as other Cider regions. Plus learn about Cider making techniques, heirloom apple varietals + cider selections and wonderful Cheese pairings, focusing on American artisian and European cheese making styles, featuring cow, sheep, and goat's milk cheese. Learn more here.

Diane Flynt, President and Master Cidermaker at Foggy Ridge (and Cheese lover/expert) will guide us through the Cider + Cheese experience. She’s fun, dynamic, and a regular instructor at Murray’s in NYC and other high quality wine forums. Check her out, featured in the September Food + Wine Magazine. Details: $30/pp + tax, 7:00-8:30. RSVP and Advance payment required to info@grapeandbean.com

Wine + the Love of California: More Details and Class Description Coming Soon!

MORE COMING.... Later this fall we'll feature new wines classes focused on New World Wines, Wine Regions, and more Advanced classes as well as other fun topics including Coffee, Beer, Chocolate, Wine/Food Pairings, Regions, + More.

GRAPE + BEAN dot

Wine Bar, Wine Shop, Specialty Coffee
118 South Royal Street dot

Alexandria, VA 22314 dot

703.664.0214