Washington Wine 301 – Wine Sensory Evaluation @ Obelisco Estate Winery

Location:
Apple Farm Village Tasting Room

Tickets:
$60 per person, Club Members $50

Have you ever read wine tasting notes and wondered what is the difference between the smell of Blackberry and Raspberry? Or Clove and Cinnamon? Obelisco Estate Winemaker David Rosenthal will teach us all about wine sensory evaluation and how to taste and identify like a wine professional in order to improve our appreciation and enjoyment of wine. He will lead us through tasting a selection of different Obelisco wines and light charcuterie will be provided.

Topics will include:

– How humans detect and evaluate aromas and flavors
– Professional wine tasting techniques and tips
– Understand what is going on inside your glass
– Train yourself to get the most out of every glass of wine

About David:
David Rosenthal is a highly respected winemaker with over two decades of experience in the wine industry. With a deep understanding of viticulture, enology, and production, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the quality and reputation of Washington wines. In fact, David has made more Washington wine than most winemakers in the state, combined.

David’s journey into winemaking began with a harvest position at Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley, which ignited his passion for the craft. He later joined Chateau Ste. Michelle in 2007, where he spent 8 years refining his expertise in wine production before being promoted to head winemaker in 2015. His work contributed to Chateau Ste. Michelle earning multiple accolades, including over 125 scores of 90+ points from major wine publications and four “Top 100 Winery” awards from Wine & Spirits Magazine since 2015.

In 2023, David was hired by Obelisco Estate Winery as Head Winemaker, leveraging his extensive experience to continue their history of making award winning wines.

David is also an influential voice in the winemaking community, having served on panels at industry-leading conferences such as the Unified Symposium, ASEV, and Washington WineVit. His commitment to innovation and quality continues to shape the future of winemaking in Washington and beyond.