Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Seminars

UPDATED: The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic has been canceled for this year. The resort hopes to see it return in 2021.

The Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic offers ten educational seminars in 2020. Some of the seminars feature beverages, while others focus on food and wine pairing. The dates for the 2020 Food and Wine Classic are November 6-7.

Read on for descriptions of each seminar and all the details for booking each event!

Italian Wines

Take a journey with us through the three main wine regions of Italy. This class will showcase the passion Italians have for their wine and how they are influenced by their food! Experience the history of the wines and how they have evolved to the modern palate without compromising their Italian traditions!

First: Friday November 6, 2020, 4:30 p.m.
Last: Saturday November 7, 2020 4:30 p.m.
Price: $55.00 inclusive per person

Instructor: Kristian LaPlante
Certified Sommelier / Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Wine Blending

Our certified sommeliers believe there is no better way to truly learn about wine than to taste it! During this hands-on seminar, we will break down the components of barrel samples while discussing the origins of the wine, review the plush varieties of grapes, and take a step-by-step look at the delicate wine making process. The real fun begins with an opportunity to blend your very own meritage! Become more adventurous and knowledgeable about the art of wine and always purchase the right bottle for any occasion.

First: Friday November 6, 2020 4:30 p.m.
Last: Saturday November 7, 2020 4:30 p.m.
Price: $55.00 inclusive per person

Instructor: Luciano Sperduto
B.A.R. Certified / Certified Sommelier / Director of Food & Beverage

Base to Bubbles

Learn the basics of champagne, including the importance of the grapes, land, climate, and viticulture to the process. Be introduced to the five key regions of Champagne and the different champagne styles in all areas of the world. Hone sight, smell and taste as we finish with a blind champagne tasting.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2020, 4:30 p.m.
Price: $55.00 inclusive per person

Instructor: Olivier Zambaux
Certified Sommelier / Director of Banquets

See the DFB Review of this event here!

Craft Cocktails

Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, Gin Fizz, Cosmopolitan; what makes all of these cocktails classics? Break down the components of a great cocktail and learn how to make them at home. Step into our bar and explore the art of craft cocktails.

First: Friday, November 6, 2020 4:30 p.m.
Last: Saturday, November 7, 2020 4:30 p.m.
Price: $55.00 inclusive per person

Instructor: Ariel Bruckner
Certified Sommelier, CSW, B.A.R. Certified, Director of Beverage

See the DFB Review of the previous event, Modern Mixology, here!

Beer Please

Does your beer knowledge start with “Bud” and end with “weiser”? Expand your beer horizons with micro brews and craft beers from around the world. Discover the process behind different brews and their impact on the food and beverage industry during the past few years as well as future trends. After completing a lesson on the brewing process, enjoy a personal tasting of the multiple styles of beer and perfect food pairings for any meal.

When: Friday, November 6, 2020 4:30 PM
Price: $55.00 inclusive per person

Instructor: Brian Exner
B.A.R. Certified, Certified Sommelier, Assistant Director of Banquets

Instructor: DJ Robinson
B.A.R. Certified, Certified Sommelier, Director of Purchasing

Freedom & Whisky

Cereal, Floral, Fruit, Peat, Wood. Ireland, Scotland, America, even Japan. These are the profiles and areas that come to mind when you think whisky. Travel around the globe as we dive into these four key whisky producing regions. Each played a crucial role in developing this rebellious rock star of an industry leader into what it is today and we’ll taste a textbook representative of each region side by side to prove it. Train your senses all while learning the real history behind each parent country. You may end up Editor in Chief of Whisky Advocate by the time we’re through.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2020 4:30 p.m.
Price: $55 inclusive per person

Instructor: Daniel Herman
Complex Executive Chef

Grand Tasting Experience

The Grand Tasting Experience includes a Champagne reception, 3 flights of Elite wines, and Chef’s Table menu pairings from our Executive Chef Daniel Herman. Note that space for this seminar is extremely limited.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2020 2:00 p.m.
Price: $350 inclusive per person

Instructor: Matthew Citriglia MS
Southern Glazer’s Director of Wine Education, Master Sommelier

Assisted by:
Luciano Sperduto
B.A.R. Certified, Certified Sommelier, Director of Food & Beverage

Fine Art of Sushi and Sake

Learn about the ancient art of sushi combined with the masterful brewing of Japanese sake that will take you on short trip to Japan. This course will provide you with the ability to identify quality sushi and further make informed decisions on sake pairing, typical flavor profiles, and the different styles when purchasing sake.

When: TBA
Price: TBA

Instructor: Joe O’Donnell, CMP
Certified Sake Professional, Associate Director of Event Management

The Cheese Course

Experience the complex world and nuances of the many different styles of cheese and how they pair with wines from around the world.

When: Friday, November 6, 2020 4:00 p.m.
Price: $85.00 inclusive per person

Instructor: Olivier Zambaux
Certified Sommelier, Director of Banquets

Instructor: Ed DiAntonio, CMP, CPCE
Certified Sommelier, Director of Catering/Event Management

Pasta Making with Chef Dan

Experience the art of Pasta Making with Chef Dan Herman, our Executive Chef and culinary mastermind behind the Food & Wine Classic! Interact with key members of our culinary team while assisting with the preparation of 3 different specialty pastas. Learn how to prepare pasta dough from scratch and build the perfect pasta for your personal palate.

Enjoy your culinary creation with wine pairings selected by our Certified Sommeliers.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2020 2:30 p.m.
Price: $85.00 per person

Instructor: Chef Dan Herman
Executive Chef