Last Call!! Class began Tuesday, September 1st!
Last day to register is Friday, September 4th!
The Gentleman’s Drink
Instructor: Justine Covington
Active Class Dates: 9/01/20 – 9/15/20
Cost: TBM Members: $15, Non-Members: $20
To Register: https://thebeaumonde.com/classes
Registration closes September 4th, 2020
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How many times does your gentleman pour a glass of brandy or cognac? Wouldn’t it sound more authentic if he poured a glass of Martel 1795, or pulled a bottle of Baron Otard out of the cabinet? When did one drink brandy, cognac, sherry, or port? And in what kind of glass? Find out in The Gentleman’s Drink.
In this two-week class, you’ll learn about the common wines and liquors consumed by gentlemen of the Regency, including port, cognac/Armagnac, brandy, sherry, and more. I’ll cover where the drinks originated, the basics about how they’re made, general tasting notes, when and how they’re served, how they’re acquired and brought into the home, and some famous makers and vintages.
If only the class included a tasting…*sigh*
A lifelong history lover, Justine Covington used to play “Laura Ingalls Wilder” in her backyard as a girl, making corn cakes and other “pioneer” food in her sandbox. She fell in love with the Regency when her grandmother introduced her to Johanna Lindsey at age fourteen (thank you, Grandma!).
Fast-forward twenty-five years: after working as a technical writer and trainer for software companies, Justine decided it was time to write the Regency historicals she loves, rather than simply read them. The first book in her Beggars Club series, His Lady to Protect, debuted on February 14, 2020, and the second book will follow later in the year.
After recent trips to Italy, Portugal, and Argentina, she fell more in love with wine and port, as well as the histories behind famous wineries and makers. This led to research (and tastings!) of brandy, cognac, and other beverages to better understand exactly what her heroes were drinking.
When not writing, Justine enjoys reading, playing games that make her mind work, and spending time with her family. She has an unhealthy addiction to office supply stores and calls the desert southwest home where she lives with her husband, children, and mini-Schnauzer Chewie.
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