Janet Fletcher’s ‘World Cheese Tour’ classes: Aug. 12: Cheese Meets Beer

Janet Fletcher, author of Cheese & Wine, Cheese & Beer and the Planet Cheese blog, has resumed her popular monthly tasting series surveying the world of fine cheese on Tuesday evenings through next November. This will be its 13th season. Classes are held at Winston’s Café in Napa and begin with a halfhour reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by a sit-down guided cheese tasting. Each class features a unique theme and appropriate domestic and international wines.

This class’s theme is: Cheese Meets Beer — An evening for craft beer enthusiasts and the merely beer curious. Try seven slam-dunk pairings and learn why they soar.

The price is $80 per class or $225 for any three classes (space available). For more information, see www.janetfletcher.com or call 707-637-3299 Winston’s Café, 1517 Third St., Napa