Sure we all know white wine is for fish and chicken and red wine is for beef and lamb.

     Yawn.

          Double yawn, we say.

Let us teach you that an Angus Burger and Champagne is a perfect match. We'll explore new tastes of the Caribbean, Africa, South America, India and Asia and give you tips for the perfect wine pairings.

Let us teach you how about Vertical and Horizontal Tastings - we love to do Pinot Noir and Cabernet

Sauvignon tastings from the Santa Cruz Mountains. Or we can explore appellations or different price points through Blind Tastings of wines.

The Cheese Chicks Melissa Schilling and Tabitha Stroup will take you to the Shoultie's Vineyard* for an outdoor experience you'll never forget. You pick what type of wines and we'll pick the accompaniments and help steer you towards a wonderful conclusion.

Start your wine education today in a non-invasive and fun manner.

*If the weather is ominous, wine pairings will take place at the Culinary Center of Santa Cruz.