Surdyk's Cheese Shop & Slow Food Minnesota Present:
An Evening With Jeffrey Roberts

Friday, July 18, 2008
6:30-9:00 pm
Reservations Required

Join Surdyk's and Slow Food Minnesota for an evening of wine and cheese, conversation and book signing with author Jeffrey Roberts.

Incredible local cheeses will be served along with commentary by Mr. Roberts, as well as organic and sustainable American wines.

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Monday, August 18, 2008

Instructor: Lori Ames

The original Surdyk’s wine class! Our Intro class is the perfect opportunity for novice wine lovers and individuals who would like to polish their palates and gain a bit of useful knowledge. The class focuses a bit on wine history and how to properly taste wine. We will identify the flavor profile of the major wine varietals, and supply you with enough basic know-how to begin exploring on your own!

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Tuesday, August 19
Instructor: Terrence French
Cost: $40

Chile and Argentina are importing wines to the USA in huge numbers. The wines are deliciously good to taste and most are value driven. Let us show you both reds and whites that will be big hits at your next dinner party and easy on your bank account at the same time! A fun tasting class not to be missed!

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Monday, August 25, 2008
Instructor: Elise Olson
Cost: $40

This primer on all things cheese will take us around the globe to introduce the types, textures and flavors that make up the most amazing cheeses in the world. From Appenzeller to Zomorano, we'll teach you everything you need to know; which rinds are edible, which blues to crumble, how to best store cheese at home. We'll taste 10 cheeses, (accompanied by red & white table wine) cover the ever expanding scope of artisan cheese, intricacies of different milk types, aging styles and textures. Selling Fast!

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Instructor: Bill McCleary
Cost $35

The original Surdyk's wine class! Our class is the perfect opportunity for novice wine lovers and individuals who would like to polish their palates and gain a bit of useful knowledge. The class focuses a bit on wine history and how to properly taste wine. We will identify the flavor profile of the major wine varietals and supply you with a enough basic know how to begin exploring on your own.

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Monday, September 8, 2008
Instructor: Brad the Beer Guy
Cost: $35

Each new brewing season is an opportunity for brewers around the world to become creative by making new and varied recipes for seasonal beers. Autumn has special appeal for brewing heavier roasts of grain and harvesting more herbal blends of hops. Let's explore some new and old-reliable favorites. American beer can stand glass to mug alongside the best from Europe. We'll capture the spirit of tasting a varied range from simple to complex, light to dark and local to distant. Come to this class with a thirst for Autumn!

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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Instructor: Roger Clark
Cost: $40

The cultures and geography of Spain & Portugal are linked tightly together and yet present varied societies going each in their own direction. The wines now available from these regions are in demand world-wide and our class will give you the opportunity to taste and compare red wines from Rioja to Priorat in Spain to the marvelous ports of Portugal. Join us and be impressed!

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