A Hot Topic: Wines from Volcanic Terroirs Wine Tasting & Small Plate Experience at L'Auberge Chez Francois

This tasting and exploration is guided by head sommelier, Alex Bardsley, to try wines from France (but of course), Italy, Greece, Hungary and the Canary Islands. You’ll start with hors d’oeuvres and a smoky, saline Juhfark from Somló in Hungary, then continue with a flight of three white wines, followed by three reds. Chef Jacques will create a dish to pair with each flight, and you’ll be encouraged to discuss the wines with your companions and tablemates: which ones do you like, and why? Which pair best with Chef Jacques’ dish? And what, if anything, do the wines have in common? Alex will talk about the things that contribute to each wine’s unique flavor, say a bit about where they come from, and field any questions you might have. Priced $160 per person (excludes tax and gratuity); purchase here.