​Clases de vino y maridaje en Ciudad de Panamá: Básico, intermedia, y avanzado

​Charlie's Home: Wine & Kitchen ofrece clases memorables de vino en persona en el barrio de San Francisco en la Ciudad de Panamá, impartidas por el experto en vinos Charlie Leary, PhD. Disfruta de una tarde inolvidable en la casa de Charlie, o inscríbete en una clase en línea para explorar el mundo de los vinos finos desde la comodidad de tu hogar. ¡Esta escuela de vinos única en Panamá estimulará tus sentidos! La instrucción está disponible en inglés o español. Las clases pueden ser programadas o personalizadas. Si tienes una idea para una clase o fechas y/o horarios específicos, por favor contacta a Charlie para discutirlo. ¡Charlie también te ayudará a elegir vinos para tu próximo evento! También se ofrece asesoramiento para colecciones e inversiones de vino.

Wine Classes, Wine & Food Pairing in Panama City: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Charlie's Home: Wine & Kitchen offers memorable in-person wine classes in the San Francisco neighborhood of Panama City taught by wine expert Charlie Leary, PhD. Enjoy a memorable afternoon in Charlie's home, or sign up for an online class to explore the world of fine wines from the comfort of your home. This unique Panama wine school will tantalize your senses! Instruction is available in English or Spanish. Classes can either be scheduled or customized. If you have an idea for a class, or specific dates and/or hours, please contact Charlie to discuss. Charlie will help you choose wines for your next event too! Consulting for wine collections and investment is also offered. 
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Charlie Leary, PhD
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Wine classes include food & wine pairing (maridaje)

Charlie Leary: Your Personal Wine Teacher

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"I moved to Panama in 2020, and from here I share my broad knowledge of worldwide food & wine culture through both hands-on and internet classes.  
I opened my first restaurant in Uptown New Orleans in 1996 and went on to works as a sommelier/wine director in Nova Scotia, Costa Rica, and southwest France. My book Leary's Global Wineology was published in 2022." 

 A member of the Circle of Wine Writers, Charlie Leary has directed restaurant wine programs in the US, Canada, Costa Rica, and France. In the mid 1990s, while earning a PhD from Cornell University, he made artisanal cheeses and counted among the first North Americans inducted into the Guilde International des Fromagers; he later planned, planted, and managed an IGP vineyard in Andalusia. His book-length guide to worldwide wine education programs (Leary’s Global Wineology) was first published in 2022, in part based on his experience earning numerous wine certifications. His feature articles have appeared in Decanter magazine, Jane Anson’s Inside Bordeaux, Gastronomica: The Journal for Food Studies, JancisRobinson.com, Sommelier Business, Hudin.com, and Tim Atkin MW’s website, among others. He recently consulted for the wine metaverse startup Second Winery and wrote a report on the history of wine sensory analysis for the Wine Scholar Guild. Charlie writes the features for wine expert Mark Oldman's Bevinars. He now lives in Panama, where he offers wine classes, and is writing a book on the philosopher Montesquieu as an eighteenth century winegrower. 
Cava Expert certificate Charlie Leary
Certified Cava Expert & Educator, member Academia de Cava

A VARIETY OF WINE CLASSES

"My current Panama City class offerings, both hands-on as well as online, appear below. There is a limit of 8 participants for in-person wine classes, so please reserve ahead! I am also available to select wines for personal and corporate events in Panama City, Panama. I'm a member of the Guilde Internationale des Fromagers, the Wine Scholar Guild, and the Society of Wine Educators."

Introduction to Wine

Learn the basics of wine appreciation. We will taste two red wines, two whites, and a rose as well as learning about wine service and wine glasses!
$49 per person (minimum 2). 15% discount for a group of 4 persons.  2 hours.

Wines of Latin America (online or in person)

Want to host a Latin wine dinner, for example pairing Argentine-style beef with a sumptuous red wine made from Malbec? 
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Or do you want to find out what distinguishes Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon from its California counterparts? 
This wine class introduce the geography and major wine regions of Latin America, followed by a guided tasting of at least four wines (follow along with your own bottles at home). We will also discuss the history and unqiue characteristics of Chilean and Argeninean wines, the popular grape varietals (do you know Carmenere, Bonarda, and Torrontés?) and conclude with food & wine pairing suggestions.
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$22 per person (minimum 2) online. 20% discount for a group of 5 to 8 persons. One hour ONLINE CLASS using Zoom.
$59 per person in person (including wine tastings, maximum 8). 20% discount for a group of 4-8 persons.

Basics of Food and Wine Pairing

In this hands-on class, learn the basic consideration when deciding which wines to pair with specific types of food. The classes including tasting two wines with different foods for a unique and memorable experience. 
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$49 per person (minimum 2). 20% discount for a group of 4 persons. 2 hours.

Ordering Wine in a Restaurant

Learn the basics of navigating a wine list, the rituals and wine selection and service, and how to choose a wine to match the food.
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$39 per person (minimum 2). 15% discount for a group of 3 or 4 persons.
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Learn how to order wine in a restaurant

RESERVE

RESERVE A CLASS TODAY!

Charlie's Home: Wine & Kitchen offers classes both online and in Charlie's private kitchen in Panama City. For a complete list and schedule of cooking classes and wine classes, please contact Charlie now. 
Please email with required class, date, and proposed time. Charlie will respond within 24 hours. 

​Wine Focus

Spanish Wines Class | Vinos Españoles

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Do you know the differences between Rioja and Ribera del Duero? Have you heard of the grapes Mencía and Godello? Charlie offers particular expertise on Spanish wines, having lived there for over 18 years. This intensive class will cover red, white, and sparkling wines. A special emphasis will be on not only covering the major renowned wine appellations, but also highlight up-and-coming Spanish regions and grape varieties. Wines include at least 2 reds, 2 whites, and 1 sparkling wine. 3 hours. $69/person with a 15% discount for 4 or more persons. Maximum 8. 
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​¿Conoces las diferencias entre Rioja y Ribera del Duero? ¿Has oído hablar de las uvas Mencía y Godello? Charlie ofrece una experiencia particular en vinos españoles, habiendo vivido allí durante más de 18 años. Esta clase intensiva cubrirá vinos tintos, blancos y espumosos. Se hará especial hincapié no solo en las principales denominaciones de origen reconocidas, sino también en resaltar regiones españolas emergentes y variedades de uva. Los vinos incluyen al menos 2 tintos, 2 blancos y 1 vino espumoso. Duración: 3 horas. $69 por persona con un descuento del 15% para 4 personas o más. Máximo 8 participantes.

Wine for Events

CHARLIE WILL SELECT & SOURCE WINES FOR YOUR NEXT CORPORATE EVENT!

Chef Charlie is available as a wine selection expert whether you're planning a special dinner at home, or need assistance with a corporate event with wine in central Panama City. Want assistance with which wines to choose for your next get-together with friends or as corporate gifts? Contact Charlie today!