The In-Home - Pinot Noir Master Class - Po·lyph·o·ny Experience

This experience has been created for those that want to go to the deepest levels of understanding why and how Pinot Noir has established itself as the most sought- after, coveted and valuable wines made.

The experience:

Winemaker, Vintner and Owner of La Rochelle – Chuck Easley - will guide your group through a series of flights of Pinot Noir, exploring the facets that make Pinot Noir one of the most complex and age-worthy wines.

The introduction - Your deep dive will begin with a unique and quite age-worthy Rechereché Reserve Chardonnay. This sets the stage for discussions about Vineyards – location – climate – grower’s skill and experience. You’ll discover the rare and unique qualities that set the stage for complex and ageable Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

And… since it’s not ideal to cleanse your palate with water between wines, this Chardonnay will act as your palate cleanser throughout the tasting. Yes, absolutely hydrate with water too. 

Exploration of Yeast and Fermentation -You’ll explore the influences yeast has on the flavors, textures and why it’s a key component in capturing the complexity of the site. We’ll taste three wines, made from the same lot of grapes, fermented individually with three specific yeast strains. When you mind is blown by the differences, you’ll create a blend of the three wines and discover how each component adds its own unique personality to the blend. We will also discuss the importance of starting with physically mature fruit and the world of options it opens up for fermentation and aging.  

Send in the Clones - The second flight will be a tasting from one vineyard’s three different clones. Again, each clone is unique and contributes flavors, textures and nuances that synergize and add additional levels of complexity. Again, you’ll create your own blend from these three unique and complementary clones.  You’ll  have a new perspective and deep understanding how and why the delicate Pinot Noir grape can produce more complex flavors than any other grape variety. We’ll also add to the discussion of aging in barrels and in the bottle. You’ll understand how these key steps in the process enhance the flavors of place and add even more depth to the final experience.

Let’s put it all together - In the third flight, you’ll experience some of La Rochelle’s finest Recherché Reserve Pinot Noirs. Each wine, combines the layers of complementary clones, yeasts, aging and the biggest influence, the grower and site.  All these incredible, individual, site, clone and yeast specific wines are complete in their own right. We understand that the terroir from each vineyard expresses is what gives the wine it’s individuality and value. You’ll taste the diversity of expressions from the different AVA’s. Each single vineyard wine captures the flavors of the place enhanced by the grower and winemaker. It will become evident that it’s impossible to create all of these extraordinary flavors and textures, present in all three wines, from one single site.

The real fun begins when you create your own blend from these incredible Reserve Vineyard selections.

Did I mention we love questions. During this whole gathering, no questions are off limits. We don’t want anyone leaving without all you questions answered.

It’s time for Po·lyph·o·ny - Finally we will put a bow on the experience and taste Po·lyph·o·ny.

It is our flagship wine. To accomplish our mission, which is to make the most complex wines that will develop over decades and provide the opportunity to enjoy the experience at any point during the evolution, we created Po·lyph·o·ny. It combines all that you will have experienced into a single wine, which will never let you view Pinot Noir as you have before.

Big words 

Master Class – Mind Blowing – Never Before. I’ll add epiphany.

The reality is, we are driven to help people develop a Bon Vivant lifestyle - the good life. The foundation of “the Good Life” is gratitude. When we take the time to practice our skills for appreciation and gratitude, the world around us becomes more abundant and fulfilling.

La Rochelle is in business in the hope that you’ll see the bottle of wine on your table as an opportunity to practice gratitude. Wine is something that is created over time with great love and care. Add delicious food also created with love, skill and attention. Place yourself in a beautiful, comfortable and stimulating setting and surround yourself with friends and loved ones. This is where gratitude thrives. The more we practice, the better we become and fulfillment and contentment are our reward.

This is why we'd love to have the opportunity to host a Pinot Noir Master Class - Po·lyph·o·ny Experience for you. We can't wait to connect - share the love that went into creating the wine, food, setting and friendships. The Bon Vivian Lifestyle is ours to create. We are proud to play a small role.

How to schedule a personalized Pinot Noir Master Class

 Po·lyph·o·ny Experience in your home or venue?

Gather – A minimum of 12 people who want to experience wine in a whole new way.

Contact us to schedule a date: It is our priority to gather people together. We're excited to create this experience with you and your friends.

Purchase a minimum 12 seats at the table: The cost is $425 per person. - Keep reading. It gets real good after this!

The $425 ticket price includes:

• Chuck Easley – Proprietor – coming to your home or selected venue to host the experience.
• Each attendee will also receive the following wines to take home:
  • 2018 Recherché Reserve Pinot Noir – Lester Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains - $100 value.
  • 2018 Recherché Reserve Pinot Noir – Tondre Grapefield – Santa Lucia Highlands - $100 value.
  • 2016 Recherché Reserve Pinot Noir -  Deer Meadows Vineyard – Anderson Valley - $140 value.
  • 2015 Polyphony Pinot Noir – A unique  expression of California Pinot Noir - $350 value.

Yes,  you are reading this correctly. You pay $425 per person and you receive wines valued at $690 and the Master Class - Po·lyph·o·ny Experience in your home.

* Members & Guests may order additional wines at the event.

*** If you're really on your game, add some food to your experience. Have and appetizer with the Chardonnay. Add more courses to pair with the yeast trials, clonal selections and the flight of reserve wines. Then finish with a cheese course to showcase Po·lyph·o·ny. I'm just sayn'... this can also be an incredible wine and food pairing extravaganza.