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The Knights of Columbus of Richland Council 3307 and Holy Spirit Council 10653 cordially invite you to join us for a series of eight Wine Appreciation Seminars for 2012.  Perspective dates and topics for each of the seminars in the series are as follows:

March 3, 2012.          “Wine 101 – Wine Knowledge for the Beginner and Beyond”       

April 7, 2012.           “The History of Wine and the Bible”

May 19, 2012.          “The Art of Food and Wine Pairing” 

June 9, 2012.           “Wine and Cheese Pairing” 

September 2012*     “The Varietals used in Wines We Enjoy Today”

October 2012*.        “The Wines of South America”

November 2012*.     “Dessert Wines of the World”                       

December 2012*.     “Holiday Wines and Food”

*   Specific dates and time will be established about 1 month before each of these seminars.

These seminars will be conducted by, Angelo Tavernaro.  Mr. Tavernaro is a Master Sommelier and a Certified Wine Educator and a brother Knight at Holy Spirit Council 10653.   A brief description of Angelo’s past accomplishments and experience are provided at 

http;//www.rc.net/washington/kofc10653/angelo.pdf.

Each seminar  in the series will consist of 3 to 3 ½ hours of wine education on Saturday afternoons starting at noon.  At  each seminar, you will be tasting 4 wines from different regions of the world and will be given handouts pertaining to each subject matter.  Cheese, crackers, and/or fruit will also be included as appropriate for wines being tasted.   We welcome anyone interested in learning more about wine and food.  

Proceeds for these seminars will go to Pro-Life causes supported by the Richland and Holy Spirit Councils.

For more information on the wine seminar series, please visit:

http://www.rc.net/washington/kofc10653

Topics covered in March 3, 2012 Seminar

REGISTRATION 11:30 TO 12 Noon

Brief Look at History of Wine

Wine Regions of the World

Grape Varietals (Red and White)

Review of Glossary of Wine-related Terms

Break  12:50 – 1:00 pm

General Process of Making of Wine

The Aging Process

General Categories of Wines

Health Benefits of Wine

Selecting a Wine in a Restaurant or Store

Break 1:50 – 2:00 pm

Pairing Wine with Food

Storage of Wine

Opening a Bottle of Wine

Tasting Like a Professional

Faults Found in Wine

Break 2:50 - 3:00

Blind Tasting of 4 Selected Wines