Wine Tasting: Pinot Noir

Join us in the Alliance’s cozy Teaching Kitchen for a tasting experience with sommelière Cedar Stoltenow. The evening will begin with a welcome cocktail, followed by a Pinot Noir tasting.

This intermediate tasting program is aimed at those with some knowledge of wine who are looking to improve their tasting skills.

Pinot Noir, the prized grape of Burgundy and classic Thanksgiving pairing, can be ethereal, elegant and one of the most exceptional wines on the planet. However, its best expressions come with a high price tag. Join Alicia as she introduces you to some of Pinot Noir’s “friends” that should be on your table this fall. We’ll discuss similarities and differences, taking a deep dive into the regions that produce these Pinot Noir look-alikes!

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for a welcome drink. Tasting starts at 6:30. Please enter via 810 N Dearborn St.

About Cedar Stoltenow:
Cedar began her career in wine in 2017, after leaving the field of computational linguistics in search of a more balanced life. Cedar passed the WSET levels 2 and 3 within the year, and spent 2018 working harvests in both New Zealand and Napa Valley. She received her WSET Diploma in 2023.

In addition to her day job, Cedar also runs her own wine education and consulting business, Un Pot de Vin, which offers private wine education, event planning, and sommelier services, as well as contributing regularly to wine/food blogs around the world. Working in wine offers Cedar a chance to share her love of wine, food, and travel with others, creating sensory experiences that make lasting memories.

“My goal is to make wine more accessible, understandable, and above all, fun, for others. My passion is creating an experience around wine that brings people together, making the wine world more inclusive and approachable. ”

You can follow Cedar on Instagram @unpotdevin.