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Event ID #252453

Event Details

The CWS Basics course is aimed at those either just developing their interest in wines or for those who need a good review (offered every semester). $180.00 per person.

CLASS 1: How grapegrowing and winemaking affect wine styles and flavors plus the art & technique of winetasting.

CLASS 2: This session covers the major types of red wines (fruity vs. mellow, drinkable now vs. later, etc.).

CLASS 3: Major types of white & rosé wines (Chardonnays with & without oak, the "off-drys", dessert wines, etc.).

CLASS 4: Dry, medium and sweet fortified wines concentrating upon Ports & Sherries.

CLASS 5: Champagne & sparkling wines -- from inexpensive "Bulk Process" bubblies to French Champagne.

"Basics A" will begin Monday, July 13th at 6:30 PM and run through Monday, August 10th and last approximately 90 minutes each session. This course will take place at TANNINS (112 N York St in Elmhurst, steps away from the Metra stop). There is street and lot parking 1 block north of the shop on Schiller.