In Person Wine Classes and Tastings

'WINE By The CLASS': Same Grape - Different Dirt

Saturday, November 1
3:00-4:30 pm

Chardonnay

Think all Chardonnay is big, barreled, buttery and blousy? We will show you the range of wine styles that the Chardonnay grape is capable of, from Europe and beyond.

In this class, we will look at the same grape variety grown in different regions, countries & hemispheres of the world. You will learn, through tasting, how the same grape variety can vary greatly by where and how it is grown. Climate, soil, sun exposure, regional traditions and winemaking methods all influence what ends up in the bottle and in your glass. We are excited to host this 'WINE By The CLASS' topic and tasting experience for our customers.

Snacks will be provided during class; compliments from chef Drue Kennedy of our 'around-the-corner' wine bar/restaurant Vita's Place VitasPlace.com.

This class will be taught by our friend, Kansas City wine professional Toni Bertucci-Ashe, of Pinnacle

'WINE By The CLASS': Wines of France's Loire Valley

Saturday, November 1
3:00-4:30 pm

Loire Valley, France

In this class, you will have the opportunity to taste and learn about the world-reknowned wines grown and produced across the many famous winegrowing regions of France's Loire Valley. France's longest river, the Loire creates one of the most diverse single river valleys for wine in the world, stretching from mountain to sea, across the country's various climates. Known as the "Garden of France" it offers remarkably diverse experiences for every lover of wine and food. We are excited to launch this limited 'Wine by the Class' tasting experience for our customers.

Snacks will be provided during class; compliments from chef Drue Kennedy of our 'around-the-corner' wine bar/restaurant Vita's Place VitasPlace.com.

This class will be taught by our friend, Kansas City wine professional Toni Bertucci-Ashe, of Pinnacle

Wine Tasting Class November 22

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 

Hosted by Jayne James

Celebration of the Magic of the Willamette Valley of Oregon

Join me for an unforgettable wine adventure as we raise a glass to Oregon's Willamette Valley — a region overflowing with beauty and flavor. Together, we’ll swirl, sip, and savor wines that capture the heart of this lush and legendary landscape. From elegant Pinot Noirs to crisp, expressive whites, each pour tells a story of volcanic soils, cool-climate breezes, and passionate winemakers who pour their souls into every vintage.

Let’s celebrate the season of thanks, and enjoy a delicious afternoon of discovery, laughter, and connection. We'll meet in Underdog's beautiful tasting room for this 90-minute class where we will taste excellent wines while enjoying a vicarious tour of the Willamette Valley wine region!

'WINE By The CLASS': Tenuta Casadei

Saturday, December 6
3:00-4:30 pm

Super Tuscan Wines of Tenuta Casadei - Alta Maremma, Tuscany, Italy

In this class, you will have the opportunity to taste and learn about this producer's exciting wines, grown within Tuscany's famous coastal region of Maremma. With a focus on both native Tuscan grape varieties, along with the famous grape varieties of Bordeaux, France, these quality wines will please all lovers of wine, both classic and modern.

Snacks will be provided during class; compliments from chef Drue Kennedy of our 'around-the-corner' wine bar/restaurant Vita's Place VitasPlace.com.

This class will be taught by Kansas City wine professional Erin Morgan

'WINE By The CLASS': Modern Wines of California

'WINE By The CLASS': Sparkling Wine

Saturday, December 20
3:00-4:30 pm

All Things Bubbles: Sparkling Wine

In this class, we will taste and learn about the many exciting sparkling wines of the world. From Champagne and far beyond...this class will be one NOT to miss.

Snacks will be provided during class; compliments from chef Drue Kennedy of our 'around-the-corner' wine bar/restaurant Vita's Place VitasPlace.com.

This class will be taught by our friend, Kansas City wine professional Toni Bertucci-Ashe, of Pinnacle

Wine Tasting Class December 27

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 

Hosted by Jayne James

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Private Wine Class

'WINE By The CLASS': Same Grape - Different Dirt

Saturday, November 1
3:00-4:30 pm

Cabernet Sauvignon

In this class, we will look at the same grape variety grown in different regions, countries & hemispheres of the world. You will learn, through tasting, how the same grape variety can vary greatly by where and how it is grown. Climate, soil, sun exposure, regional traditions and winemaking methods all influence what ends up in the bottle and in your glass. We are excited to host this 'WINE By The CLASS' topic and tasting experience for our customers.

Snacks will be provided during class; compliments from chef Drue Kennedy of our 'around-the-corner' wine bar/restaurant Vita's Place VitasPlace.com.

This class will be taught by our friend, Kansas City wine professional Toni Bertucci-Ashe, of Pinnacle

Wine Tasting Class October 25

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 

Taste your way through Sonoma County & Napa Valley! Hosted by Jayne James

Join me at Underdog Wine Co. in Kansas City for a fun and flavorful class that uncorks the magic of this unique wine region (North Coast, CA).

Wine Tasting Class September 27

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 

Taste your way through Santa Barbara County! Hosted by Jayne James

Join me at Underdog Wine Co. in Kansas City for a fun and flavorful class that uncorks the magic of this unique wine region. From ocean breezes to vineyard valleys, Santa Barbara’s diverse terroir mirrors the great wine landscapes of France, Italy, and Spain—shaping everything from elegant Pinot Noir to bold Rhône varietals.

'WINE By The CLASS': The Wines of Northern Spain's Basque Country

Saturday September 6
3:00-4:30 pm

In this class, you will have the chance to taste and learn about the exciting and diverse wines grown and produced in the famous Basque region of Northern Spain. The wines of Basque Country bring an incredible European history with them. In addition to being food-friendly wines of pleasure, they crafted within what is widely considered to be one of the top gastronomic capitals of the world. We are very excited to launch this limited 'WINE By The CLASS' tasting experience for our customers.

Superb snacks to complement the tasting lineup of wines will be provided during class; compliments from chef Drue Kennedy of our 'around-the-corner' wine bar/restaurant Vita's Place VitasPlace.com.

This class will be taught by our friend, Kansas City wine professional Ryan Kelly, of Vinoteca

'WINE By The CLASS' August 16 2025: The Wines of Northern Spain's Basque Country

'WINE By The CLASS' July 19, 2025

Wine by the Class Private