Dear Good Life Friends,
You are cordially invited to attend a private, exceptional tasting and buying opportunity featuring the Napa Valley wines of Dakota Shy.  This tasting will include six just released wines from this premier winery as well as light hors d’oeuvres.  (Invite only, IX Floor Club and Venue membership not required)

The Wines of Dakota Shy – Monday, May 5, 2025 – 6:00-8:00 p.m.
The IX Floor Club and Venue, 100 N Broadway St #900, Wichita, KS 67202
Reservations and payment in advance, Required by May 3rd – only $35 per person
To reserve, visit https://ninthfloorwichita.com/event/the-wines-of-dakota-shy-exclusive-wine-tasting/
or call 316-262-6471

Tasting of new/current release wines:

2023 Dakota Shy Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon

2023 Dakota Shy McKenna’s Sauvignon Blanc

2022 Dakota Shy ‘Napa Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon

2022 Dakota Shy ‘Moulds Family Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon

2021 Dakota Shy ‘Atlas’ Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2023 Dakota Shy ‘Oakville Ranch Vineyard’ Cabernet Franc

This exclusive tasting of collectable, allocated wines will provide a buying opportunity.
FREE shipping on cases pre-purchased! The wines will be shipped from the winery.

Cheers,
Guy Bower “The Good Life Guy”
Email guy@goodlifeguy.com or call 316 204-7364 with questions.

Winter 2025 WSU Classes

 The Basics of Taste – 2-class series, Mondays 7-9 p.m. Feb 24 & March 3
WSU wine educator and sommelier, Guy Bower, will present a casual overview of the mechanics of taste, how to recognize and describe varietal characteristics, and to identify personal likes and dislikes.  Learn about grapevines and the vineyard year as well as the basics of fermentation and wine production. You’ll have the opportunity to taste an array of wines from different regions and countries while gaining an understanding winemaker techniques that impact wine enjoyment. Each class will consist of a brief introductory lecture followed by a tasting of different wines.  You must be at least 21 years of age to enroll.  $100 (Guy gets $70 per attendee)

Classic Fortified Wines from Spain & Portugal
Two Separate Classes, Mondays 7-9 p.m. March 10 and March 17, You can enjoy one of these or both, see below!

March 10 – Sherry the sophisticated beverage from Southern Spain
This class is always an eye-opener for most attendees.  Sherry is a fortified wine from the Andalusia region of Spain, known for its wide range of flavors and styles. It’s made from white grapes grown in the region’s chalky soil, using a solera system where barrels are stacked in a triangle shape. The oldest wines are at the bottom, and new wine is added to the top. You’ll learn all about the production and various colors and styles of this ancient wine and taste a full array from dry to sweet.  You must be at least 21 years of age to enroll. Each class is $69 if taken individually, or take them both for $110. Sign up for one or both!

March 17 – Port, Portugal’s most illustrious wine, hails from the steep, terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley, a testament to the country’s rich winemaking heritage. For the most part, Port is a full-bodied, sweet red wine with notes of berries, caramel, cinnamon, and chocolate. But there are other varieties including dry, semi-dry, white, and rosé varieties. In other words, just as with other types of wines, Port comes in a wonderful variety of styles to suit your tastes. We will taste several different styles. You must be at least 21 years of age to enroll. Each class is $69 if taken individually or take them both for $110. Sign up for one or both!

Please call 316-978-6493 to get registered

Wichita State Community Education
Click here for catalog and to register
Or call  316-978-3731 with questions.

Instructor:
Guy Bower, Level-1 Sommelier, Certified International Wine Competition Judge, WSET-1, Host of The Good Life radio program on KNSS, Founding Chairman; Wichita Chapter of the American Institute of Wine & Food