Rochester Wine-Wine Appreciation Class: Greater World of Wine: Italy, Spain, Australia, Chile

The Influence of History and Politics

Big, bold Barolo and Barbaresco from Italy, mellow tempranillo from Spain, robust reds from Chile, zesty Shiraz from Australia. What is the difference between shiraz and syrah? History and politics have influenced, and sometimes hindered, the growth of wine industries. Tonight we’ll talk about how history and politics have influenced wine production throughout world wine regions, as we sip and evaluate fine wines from these up-and-coming countries. Next week is the final class in this series: Champagne, Port, Sherry.

Class includes a tasting of 8 fine wines and a cheese platter.