Taste and Compare Academy of Wine, Spirits and Food
Your Place for Wine and Spirits Education in Portland and Eugene
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Where we combine Wine, Spirits, and Food education with entertainment and personal insight for enthusiasts and professionals in Oregon.

 Dedicated to bringing you outstanding educational and travel opportunities from a staff of exceptionally talented and experienced instructors, we offer tastings, seminars, and hands-on classes designed to guide you into an enhanced appreciation of wines, spirits, and foods.

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Tasting one wine, spirit or food tells you little more than whether you like or not. To fully understand and comprehend you must TASTE & COMPARE as much as possible, while gaining the information you need to raise that understanding to a higher level. 

Upcoming events and classes:

EQ-Wine Tour

 We are putting the final touches on our first Equestrian and gourmet tours of the  Willamette Valley in partnership with Jenny's Tours, L.L.C./Equestrian Tours Worldwide! 

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Combine world famous, award winning wines, farm to table cuisine, rides through stunningly beautiful vineyards, and tours of exceptional equestrian centers - and you have the makings of a fantastic Oregon experience!  Choose June 29 to July 5th, or August 21st-26th, 2013. 

Click here for details!
For single or multiple day packages or packages excluding lodging for residents of the Willamette Valley, email us at info@jennystours.com.

French Wine Society announces on line Sud de France Master Level Study and Certification Program

One of the oldest wine producing regions of the world and the largest exporter of French wine to the US, Languedoc-Roussillion is experiencing a modern day renaissance. Learn about this dynamic region from a dream team of master educators!
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Looking for a custom class for your group?

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So many choices and so many delicious wines to pair with them!  If you are interested in a custom designed wine or spirits class, let us know. Use the "contact us" button on the left side of the home page.



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Wine Travel

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The beautiful Luberon hilltop town of Minerbes
Join Taste and Compare Academy  for a wine and food tour of the Rhone Valley and Provence! Explore the exceptional wines and cuisine of this cradle of French viticulture, October 12-20, 2013.  Click here for details!

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