Wine Tasting: Pinot Noir

Join us in the Alliance’s cozy Teaching Kitchen for a tasting experience with sommelière Alicia Barrett. 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 Alicia Barrett:
Alicia Barrett fell in love with wine after a trip to Burgundy, a place she still feels is heaven on earth. She began her wine education at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s global headquarters in London. Alicia now holds her WSET Diploma, a lengthy and challenging certification held by just over 10,000 individuals worldwide.

Alicia currently serves as the wine educator for Binny’s Beverage Depot of Illinois. With 45 retail stores, she is responsible for both staff and consumer wine education chain-wide. Alicia is also an educator for the U.S. Champagne Bureau and conducts monthly wine tastings for the Alliance Française. Alicia was formerly a sommelier at the InterContinental Hotel-Chicago.

Like many in wine, Alicia is also passionate about food, travel, and city living.