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Event ID #401050

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Tags:   Light Appetizers   Educational   Wine  

This essential six class introductory series can be taken individually. ‘M’ hopes that you sign up for the full set so that you understand and appreciate the theme of the course. 

 

In this introductory series, you will learn about the three categories of wine: still, sparkling and fortified. We will focus on the “Noble” varieties and their growing regions along with select grapes that are gaining recognition as "international varieties" and are readily available on today’s shelves.  You will understand how each is made, how to taste and evaluate, and ultimately you will discover the style(s) of wine you most enjoy! 

 

Wine 101: How to Taste, Grape to Glass & a Bit of History

Tuesday, February 21 from 6:00-8:00

Become skilled at the art of wine tasting by training your palate to identify acidity, tannin sweetness, and alcohol.  With a systematic approach, you will also learn how to analyze wine on the basis of appearance, aroma, and taste.  Experience and a little knowledge of technique will help you along on your appreciation of one of life’s greatest elixirs. You will also discover the origin of wine and understand the process of getting grape to glass.

4 whites, 4 reds and 4 ???? representing the four elements of taste will be enjoyed

 (Highly recommend taking this class as the topics will NOT be covered in the subsequent classes.)

 

Wine 102A Explore White Grapes & Growing Regions

Tuesday, February 28 from 6:00-8:00

Discover a diverse assortment of white wines and how to decipher a wine label. We will focus on the following grapes and their key growing regions: Chenin Blanc (France & South Africa), Gewürztraminer (France), Riesling (Germany, Washington State), Torrontés (Argentina) and Viognier (France, California). 

8 white wines will be tasted

 

Wine 102B Explore White Grapes & Growing Regions

Tuesday, March 6 from 6:00-8:00

Delve deeper into the considerable variety of white wines and learn how to correctly serve and store.  We will concentrate on the following grapes and major growing regions: Albarino (Spain), Chardonnay (France, California), Pinot Grigio/Gris (Oregon, Italy), Sauvignon Blanc (France, New Zealand)  and Semillon (France).

8 white wines will be tasted

 

Wine 103A Explore Red Grapes & Growing Regions

Tuesday, March 13 from 6:00-8:00

Taste through the fascinating world of red wines and learn how to correctly serve and store. We will focus on the following grapes and principal growing regions: Grenache (France, Spain), Pinot Noir (France, Oregon) Sangiovese (Italy), Syrah/Shiraz (France, Australia), and Tempranillo (Spain)

8 red wines will be tasted

 

Wine 103B Explore Red Grapes & Growing Regions

Tuesday, March 20 from 6:00-8:00

Realize and come to appreciate the extensive variety of red wines available on today’s shelves and how to decipher a label.  We will focus on the following grapes and prime growing regions: Cabernet Franc (France), Cabernet Sauvignon (France, California, Chile), Malbec (Argentina), Merlot (Washington State, France), and Zinfandel (California).

8 red wines will be tasted

 

Wine 104 Explore Sparkling & Fortified

Tuesday, March 27 from 6:00-8:00

Bubblies from California, Italy, France, and Spain; Portuguese Port, and Spanish Sherry.

Grape varieties, growing regions, production methods, serving and storage will be discussed.

8 wines will be tasted

 

Price $40/Class or $200/Set 6 (save $40)

 

Additionally You Get …

Ample tasting of wines

Bottled water, cheese, fruit, bread and other accompaniments to enhance the tasting experience

Informative hand-out

 

Registration & Information

This session is 2 hours, with an intimate size of 13 - 17 students.  Advance registration and payment is required for all scheduled classes.  

 

Bring your desire to learn, enthusiasm for tasting, and prepare to have a fantastic experience!

 

Cheers, Salud, Santé, Cin Cin

 

‘M’

 

Michele Graber

Your Personal Sommelier & Wine Advisor

858.442.2749 ~ mwine@att.net ~ www.mwineeducation.com

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