Looking for inventive ways to serve your favorite summer white wine? Join the Liebman Institute for Science Innovation (LISI) at McHenry County College (MCC) for “Winetasting: Chards and Charcuterie” on Friday, May 17 from 6 – 9 p.m. at the College, 8900 US Hwy. 14 in Crystal Lake.
The class will be led by Andy Andresky, restauranteur, wine connoisseur, and sommelier. Andresky will guide attendees through the different chardonnay regions, demonstrating how to detect and analyze the rich overtones and subtle undertones of some high-quality chards, including a special 1992 chard straight from his own cellar.
Food pairings provided by Crystal Lake’s Fork It Foods will help attendees bring out the best in their favorite chards as they discuss complimentary meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, olives, and more. Participants will then construct their own customized grazing platters and share their masterpieces with the group. Delectable desserts will also be provided by MCC’s Culinary Management program.
Registration is required and costs $50 per person or $80 for a couple. Each session is limited to 32 participants for maximum immersion, so early registration is encouraged.
The event is the latest in LISI’s “The Science Behind It” series, which offers observation, discovery, and immersion into some of the most cutting-edge science topics. As part of the series, participants will have an opportunity to hear from widely acclaimed experts in their fields across a variety of topics.
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