March Wine Atelier Workshop
How Wine Works: Tasting, Structure, and the Foundations of Flavor

Thursday, March 26, 2026
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Petit Philippe | La Cave Cellar Room
Seating is limited to keep workshops conversational.

What Creates Balance in a Wine?

Why does one wine feel vibrant and refreshing while another feels rich and powerful? What actually creates balance in the glass?

In this workshop we’ll break down what tasting wine actually means through a simple idea:

taste = aroma + flavor + mouthfeel

As we taste through several wines together, you'll see how these elements interact and how they shape the way a wine feels and tastes in the glass.

The goal is simple: leave with a clearer understanding of what you're tasting and why.

Workshop Overview

This workshop lays the groundwork for how we explore wine throughout the Wine Atelier series.

You’ll learn how to taste wine more intentionally, how to recognize structure, and how to understand what creates balance and quality in the glass. Along the way we’ll explore acidity, tannin, alcohol, body, and texture, and how these elements shape the experience of a wine.

Through guided tasting and comparison, you’ll begin to recognize patterns and build your own internal tasting framework.

This is the class that helps give you language, confidence, and a foundation for exploring wine more deeply.

This session is part of the Wine Atelier Foundations series, designed to help wine lovers build understanding through guided tasting. Each workshop explores a core concept that deepens your ability to taste, evaluate, and enjoy wine with greater confidence.

What You'll Walk Away With

• A clear framework for understanding what you're tasting in a wine
• The ability to recognize how aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel shape balance
• Greater confidence describing what you like in a wine
• A practical approach you can apply anytime you open a bottle

What You'll Experience

• Taste several curated wines in a guided tasting format
• Explore how aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel shape what you experience in the glass
• Understand how structure and balance influence a wine’s character
• Learn a framework that helps you evaluate wines more confidently

Workshop Details

• Thursday, March 26
• 6:30 – 8:00 PM
• Petit Philippe | 4001 Park Road
  La Cave Cellar Room
  
  
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Format: Guided tasting and interactive workshop discussion
• Led By: Mark + Kaya
  
  
• Wines Tasted: 5-6 curated wines selected to illustrate the workshop theme
• Seating: Limited to 25 guests to keep the workshop conversational
• Experience Level: All levels welcome!
  
  

$100 per person
Atelier Members receive preferred pricing.

Each attendee also receives a $5 wine credit toward a featured workshop bottle.
Atelier Members receive enhanced wine credits.

Who This Workshop Is For

• Wine drinkers who want stronger tasting fundamentals
• Guests who are newer to structured wine education but curious to learn more
• Enthusiasts who want clearer language for what they taste in the glass
• Anyone interested in understanding how aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel shape the experience of a wine

This session is designed to be welcoming and engaging whether you are beginning your wine journey or looking to deepen your tasting skills.

About Wine Atelier

How Wine Works is the opening workshop of the 2026 Wine Atelier season.

Wine Atelier is PETIT PHILIPPE’s modern wine education program, created to be flexible, welcoming, and driven by curiosity.

As Stewards for your wine journey, our goal is to make learning about wine practical, engaging, and connected to real life. Each monthly workshop explores a different region, theme, or foundational concept through guided tasting and conversation. Many guests return throughout the season as their confidence and curiosity grow.

Wine Atelier is where curiosity meets the glass and wine lovers deepen their understanding.

Workshops are designed to stand on their own, so you can follow your interests and attend the topics that excite you most, or gradually build knowledge across the full season.

For guests who plan to attend multiple workshops, Atelier Membership offers additional benefits and priority access.

Atelier Members receive:

• Advanced reservations for all workshops
• Preferred workshop pricing
• Enhanced wine credits during sessions
• Guest passes and ticket transfer flexibility

If you plan to attend multiple workshops this year, membership offers the best value and guaranteed access.

Explore Atelier Membership Options →

FAQ

Do I need prior wine knowledge to attend?
Not at all. Wine Atelier workshops are designed to be approachable and engaging for both curious beginners and experienced wine drinkers.

Do I need to bring anything?
No preparation is needed. Just bring your curiosity.

Are wines included in the workshop?
Yes. The workshop includes a guided tasting of several wines selected to illustrate the theme of the session.

Can I purchase wines from the tasting?
Yes. Wines featured in the workshop may be available for purchase after the session, and each attendee receives a $5 wine credit toward a featured workshop bottle.

What if I can’t attend after purchasing?
If you are unable to attend, you may exchange your seat for store credit with advance notice. Some Atelier Memberships include flexibility to transfer a seat to another guest with advance notice. No-shows will forfeit the option to transfer or exchange for store credit.

Are workshops refundable?
Tickets become non-refundable 2 weeks prior to the workshop.

When should I arrive?
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in and be seated.

Reserve Your Seat

Seating is intentionally limited to 25 guests to maintain an interactive, small-group format.

Join us for an evening of tasting, learning, and discovery.