WINE 101: Understanding the Basics

Expand your foundational understanding of wine and how it’s made through the tasting of 6 different wines. Sarah will lead the group through tasting techniques to help you decipher your wine preferences and build confidence around talking about wine.

While this class is geared towards guests who know little about wine, it is also appropriate for those who want to revisit the basics to build on their foundational knowledge.

This class is recommended for anyone who hasn’t taken Wine 101 when it was previously offered - and is interested in attending the next series of wine tasting classes - which is slated for August-September.

A series of educational evenings led by Sommelier Sarah Dilick. Each class lasts approximately 2 hours and includes the tasting of six wines plus light snacks.

At each tasting class, Sarah will guide attendees to develop their tasting techniques, give tips for discussing wine preferences and build on a foundational understanding of wine and how it's made. Attendees will take home tasting notes, technical sheets, and educational materials. Previous educational wine experience is not necessary - these classes are great for beginners as well as those with a more robust understanding of wine.

Charcuterie & light snacks will be provided.

About Sarah:

Sarah Dilick is a Sommelier and hospitality service professional who has worked with 9th Street Bistro since February of 2024. Before relocating to Indiana, she spent 9 years in New York City, working for multiple fine dining and upscale casual restaurants, including Noreetuh, Per Se, and Corkbuzz Wine Studio. Sarah received her foundational training in hospitality and wine service at Noreetuh, an East Village staple owned by Per Se and Jean-George alums Jin Ahn and Chef Chung Chow, whose extensive German and French wine lists sparked Sarah's career in the beverage side of restaurants.

Sarah completed her Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 with Distinction at New York's International Wine Center in 2022. At the time, she was working as a Sommelier and Cellar-hand at Corkbuzz, training under Master Sommelier, Laura Maniec, and her team of multiple Advanced Sommeliers, WSET Diploma graduates, and Master of Wine candidates.