Classes

One of the most important aspects of what we do is education, both on an everyday level through customer interaction, and in a deeper, more focused way through our Wine Underground Beverage School. This is a unique venue, located in the basement of 88 Hammond Street, an historic downtown building which was renovated in 2000.

We offer small classes in-depth explorations into the world of fine beverages. 

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 Bangor Wine and Cheese Company owner, Eric Mihan, leads small groups though the basics: How to taste like a pro, selecting bottles both on restaurant lists and store shelves, as well as storing and serving wine at home! A fun and informative hour, with wines included, that will aid anyone looking to become more comfortable with enjoying vino!

Bangor Wine and Cheese Company owner, Eric Mihan, being interviewed about his nomination for Bangor FUSION's "Innovator of the Year" award.

Upcoming Beverage School Classes

The Bordelaise Exodus, and the Emergence of Franco-Spanish Winemaking

March 27, 2013

When phylloxera struck the vineyards of Europe in the mid-1800s, many in the Bordeaux region went south to the Iberian peninsula...come explore the results!

That little bug, the phylloxera louse, caused so much havoc in Europe in the mid-1800s that even today we can see (and taste) the effects it had on the winemaking traditions of many countries. In this...
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The Judgement of Paris

May 24, 2013

Join us as we re-create the famed "Judgement of Paris," wherein California's wine industry made its name on the international scene.

Join us on the anniversary of the “Judgement of Paris” to re-create the tasting that put California on the wine map! Organized by English wine merchant Steven Spurrier, and immortalized in the movie,  “Bottleshock,”...
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Wine Appreciation 101

Setting the table for Wine 101 in Wine Underground
June 19, 2013

Learn the insider tips to enjoy wine to its fullest!

Learn everything you need to walk into a fine wine store or restaurant and not break into a cold sweat! One (plus) hour class includes: How to taste wine like a pro, making the selection of bottles in...
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Bordeaux Today

February 27, 2013

Bordeaux...lofty, businesslike, humbled, multifaceted, confusing, enchanting, hearty, overpriced...all true and more. Come get beyond the bluster!

Bordeaux may be one of the most vexing of all wine regions; its many faces obscure at times the overall beauty of the traditions of the region. Today’s Bordeaux is startling in the depth of flavor and...
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