Chicago Wine-Critiquing the Wine Critics. University of Chicago

Critiquing the Wine Critics
We will review the power and styles of wine critics, some of whom have significantly more influence than critics in art or movies. We will discuss the merits of different critical approaches, and then taste wines that have been praised and panned in a “blind” format to form independent opinions. The critics, columns, and periodicals included for review will be Robert Parker, Wine Spectator, Jancis Robinson, the New York Times’ Wines of the Times, Decanter, and the growing number of bloggers or web critics. In addition to wine tastings, artisanal bread and cheeses will be served. Registration deadline: October 27.

This class will take place at the University of Chicago's Gleacher Center.

Section 1  (05A1 ):   Saturday, November 12, 2:30-6:30 PM (Late registration is possible by permission only after October 27)

The course is taught by Tyler Colman. Mr. Colman hold a PhD from Northwestern University. He writes about the politics and economics of wine on DrVino.com. He has written articles for the Chicago Tribune and Wine Business Monthly, and contributed the entry on wine politics for the forthcoming Oxford Companion to Wine.

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