Scott Carney, master sommelier and director of wineeducation at the International Culinary Center based in New York, teaches students to visualize the scent notes found in wine.
S., the resident director of wineeducation and a master sommelier, who came bounding into the lounge one evening with a wire basket of empty bottles (from an outdoor tasting) and a waiter's corkscrew wagging from his back pocket.
The idea of CourseHorse came up when the two founders noticed that people were struggling to access local education like yoga and wine-tasting lessons.
Opening remarks from the guest vintner, as well as introductions to each paired course, give diners a personal and intimate education in local food and wine.
The 10 sessions will combine Champagne- and wine-specific topics with more general, practical business education, including marketing, human resources and brand management.