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Wine Basics: Comparing Grapes, Regions, and Styles - Jay Youmans MW
February 11, 2012 (Sat)
from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Washington, DC
Cost: $ 295
Event ID #398890
Wine Basics:
Comparing Grapes, Regions, and Styles
The Capital Wine School - Jay Youmans / Master of Wine
3 Class Series – Each class lasts 1&1/2 hours • $295
This class builds on what is taught in the Introduction to Wine Basics Class*. We examine the key factors that make each wine uniquely different. Each night you will taste and compare 10 wines that illustrate how the grape(s), climate, soil, and winemaking impact the taste and quality of a wine. We will taste a range of wines from around the world.
This class will focus on:
How the grape expresses the conditions found in the vineyard
The meaning of “Terroir”
How to describe the aromas and flavors in wine
How climate shapes the character of a wine
The weather conditions that determine a “great” vintage
The winemaking techniques that matter
*The Introduction to Wine Basics Class is not a prerequisite for taking this class.
Dates: February 11, 18 and 25, 2012
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC
Date of Birth (Must be age 21 or over)
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Comparing Grapes, Regions, and Styles
The Capital Wine School - Jay Youmans / Master of Wine
3 Class Series – Each class lasts 1&1/2 hours • $295
This class builds on what is taught in the Introduction to Wine Basics Class*. We examine the key factors that make each wine uniquely different. Each night you will taste and compare 10 wines that illustrate how the grape(s), climate, soil, and winemaking impact the taste and quality of a wine. We will taste a range of wines from around the world.
This class will focus on:
How the grape expresses the conditions found in the vineyard
The meaning of “Terroir”
How to describe the aromas and flavors in wine
How climate shapes the character of a wine
The weather conditions that determine a “great” vintage
The winemaking techniques that matter
*The Introduction to Wine Basics Class is not a prerequisite for taking this class.
Dates: February 11, 18 and 25, 2012
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC
Date of Birth (Must be age 21 or over)
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The Capital Wine School
5207 Wisconsin Avenue - Suite # 7Washington, DC 20015
301-467-7927
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