Event Date
Join Dr. Hoby Wedler, blind Ph.D. chemist from UC Davis and Sensory Storyteller, as he guides you through a one-of-a-kind wine tasting experience!
Hoby founded Tasting in the Dark with Francis Ford Coppola in 2011, and has designed and led these experiences in various markets and industries worldwide.
In this first-of-its-kind experience, Hoby will feature wines all produced and bottled by UC Davis. UC Davis is special to him because he earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the university and this is an excellent opportunity to feature products from a community he truly loves.
During this approximately one-hour experience, guests will be blindfolded and guided through a curated selection of wines from UC Davis. Hoby will begin by engaging everyone in a conversation about the science and art of wine while explaining that wine should be enjoyed subjectively and not viewed as pretentious.
Guests will then be guided through a variety of curated aroma samples designed by Hoby to train and prime their aromatic vocabulary.
Hoby will find aromatics that are present in the wines, which will help apply a vocabulary to the aroma and flavor of the wines when we taste them. The experience will conclude with a deep analysis of the aroma, flavor, and texture of four wines.
Guests who participate in this experience explain that it enlightens them to the qualities of wine they may not have noticed before. Temporarily removing our primary sense of eyesight allows us to refocus our attention and focus on things that we do not normally focus on. It is sure to be entertaining, educational, and lots of fun! Come join us for this memorable experience that will open your eyes and mind to the delicious product grown, produced, and bottled by UC Davis Aggies.
Event Schedule:
6:00 pm: Lecture and tasting.
7:00 pm: Reception with appetizers and refreshments.
Student-made, UC Davis wines will be served at the reception and attendees will have an opportunity to purchase bottles. All major credit/debit cards are accepted (no cash or checks). For more information and a list of wines available, visit the Hilgard631 website.
8:00 pm: Event ends.
Learn more and register on the Robert Mondavi Institute website
https://rmi.ucdavis.edu/events/tasting-dark-featuring-uc-davis-made-wines