Wine Tasting 101: Understanding “New World" vs. "Old World" Style - Thursday March 26 at 6:30pm

Dive into the heart of two great winemaking philosophies with “Understanding the New World vs. Old World”, an immersive class led by internationally acclaimed sommelier Bertil Jean-Chronberg at Bonde Fine Wine. Over 120 minutes, explore how these two worlds diverge, intersect, and complement each other, and discover how history, culture, and climate shape the identity, style, and emotion of a wine.

• Discover the cultural, historical, and climatic foundations that distinguish Old World wines from New World wines.
• Understand how winemaking philosophies, stylistic choices, and traditions influence the expression of terroir.
• Enjoy a guided tasting of emblematic wines from both worlds, learning to identify key sensory markers, aromatic signatures, and structural differences.
• Gain practical tools to recognize, compare, and appreciate these two major wine universes with confidence.

Whether you are an experienced enthusiast or simply curious, this class is far more than a tasting: it is a unique intellectual and sensory exploration, powered by Bertil’s expertise, pedagogy, and warm personality. Leave with a deepened understanding of wine, a sharper palate, and the confidence to navigate seamlessly between both worlds, the old and the new.