Hungry Jack's Winter Wine Series

Deep Dive Wine Seminars

Winter Deep Dive Seminars

Adventures in Wine with WSET Certified Educator Heather Stuart

Join WSET Certified Educator Heather Stuart for a series of two-hour deep dives into the world’s wine regions and grape varieties. Held two Wednesdays each month throughout the winter, these classes explore the why behind the wines in your glass.
Learn how climate, geography, grape varieties, and winemaking shape a wine’s character. We’ll explore regional wine laws, quality classifications, and how to read European wine labels, building a better understanding of where wines come from and why they taste the way they do.
Each class includes a guided tasting of wines selected to bring the region or topic to life. These seminars are designed for curious wine drinkers who want to learn more, taste with greater understanding, and feel more confident navigating the world of wine.
Class prices vary depending on the wines featured. The focus is on education, exploration, and getting more out of every glass.

Winter Deep Dive Seminars

Exploring France: Beyond the Familiar

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 4:30–6:30 PM
Hungry Jack’s | $65 per person
Join Heather Stuart for a two-hour exploration of French wine, from its well-known regions to some of its lesser-known gems.
We’ll take a closer look at Bordeaux and Burgundy, explore the unique wines of the Jura, and get introduced to the diverse regions of Languedoc and Roussillon. Along the way, we’ll look at what makes each region different, how climate and geography shape the wines, and how to better understand French wine labels and regional classifications.
We’ll taste four to five wines from across France, using each glass to explore the region, its grapes, and what makes the wines unique. Whether you’re already familiar with French wine or just beginning to explore it, this class is an opportunity to build your knowledge, ask questions, and discover something new.
Two hours, four to five wines, and a little more France in every glass.
$65 per person. Advance registration required.

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Winter Deep Dive Seminars

Beaujolais: More Than Nouveau

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026 | 4:30–6:30 PM
Hungry Jack’s | $65 per person
Discover the many sides of Beaujolais, from its fresh, easy-drinking wines to the more structured and complex wines of the region’s ten Crus. We’ll explore the Gamay grape, the differences between Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages, and Cru Beaujolais, and how soil, climate, and winemaking influence what ends up in your glass.
This class is also a great introduction to French wine law and appellation systems. We’ll break down what those terms on the label actually mean, how regional classifications work, and how to use that knowledge to better understand and choose French wines.
We’ll taste four to five wines, exploring the diversity of the region and discovering why Beaujolais deserves a lot more attention than just its famous Nouveau.
$65 per person. Advance registration required.

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Winter Deep Dive Seminars

Northern Italy’s Nine Regions

Wednesday, December 30, 2026 | 4:30–6:30 PM
Hungry Jack’s | $75 per person
Northern Italy is home to some of the world’s most celebrated wines, but beyond the familiar names lies an incredible diversity of grapes, regions, and winemaking traditions just waiting to be discovered.
Join us as we explore the nine wine regions of Northern Italy, from the Alpine vineyards of Valle d’Aosta and Trentino-Alto Adige to the rolling hills of Piedmont, the sparkling wines of Lombardy, and the distinctive wines of the Adriatic coast.
We’ll dive into the indigenous grape varieties, regional traditions, and the influence of geography, climate, and terroir. Along the way, we’ll explore Italy’s wine classification system, learn how to decipher Italian wine labels, and discover what makes each region unique.
Through a guided tasting of four to five wines, we’ll uncover some hidden gems alongside the classics and discover just how much Northern Italy has to offer.
 
Two hours, four to five wines, and a little more France in every glass.
$75 per person. Advance registration required.

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Upcoming Winter Deep Dive Wine Seminars

Join us every other Wednesday as we explore the world’s great wine regions, discover unique grape varieties, and build a deeper understanding of wine through guided tastings.
Wednesdays | 4:30–6:30 PM | Hungry Jack’s
  • January 13, 2027 | Bordeaux & Southwest France
  • January 27, 2027 | Piedmont: At the Foot of the Mountains
  • February 10, 2027 | Rhône: North to South
  • February 24, 2027 | Southern Italy: Understanding the Wine Regions
  • March 10, 2027 | Spain: Understanding Spanish Wine
  • March 24, 2027 | Topic to Be Announced
Save the dates! Each seminar features guided wine tastings, regional exploration, and an opportunity to discover something new.