Zachys Cellar School: Champagne 101

Champagne 101 is a practical, no-frills introduction to the world’s most famous sparkling wine.

Champagne 101 is a practical, no-frills introduction to the world’s most famous sparkling wine. We’ll cover how Champagne is made, the key grapes and regions, and what terms like Brut, Blanc de Blancs, and grower Champagne actually mean. The goal is to help you confidently read a label, understand different styles, and know what you’re drinking—and why you like it.

Attendees will receive 10% off their same-day purchase in-store. Valid on full price, in-stock items only.

Classes will be hosted by Davis Steller. Davis has worked with wine from nearly every perspective — in the vineyard, the cellar, and the dining room. He’s farmed at iconic Sonoma estates like Mayacamas, Oakville Ranch, and Laurel Glen; made wine at Diamond Creek and Aubert in Napa as well as in Umbria; and spent years as a sommelier on the floor at acclaimed restaurants including Blue Hill and Single Thread’s sister restaurant, Little Saint. With this breadth of experience, Davis brings a rare, full-circle view of the wine world — connecting what’s in the glass back to the land, the cellar, and the people who make it.