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Level III Advanced Blind Tasting Course

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    Thu, January 18, 2018 (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM)

International Wine & Spirits Guild
4640 Pecos St., Unit H
Denver, CO 80211
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Cost: $2000

January 18th to March 29th, 2018
Tuesdays, 6PM to 10PM

This 10 week Blind Tasting Course meets weekly on Tuesday evenings (6-10pm) and covers:

  • Study and analysis of grape varietals
  • Study of climate characteristics that impact wine character
  • Soil and geology characteristics that impact wine character
  • Growing area differentiation in wine
  • Production techniques impacts
  • Mechanics of tasting - developing your personal tasting style
  • Technical and cosmetic defects, and additives in wine
  • One or two double-blind tasting (of up to 5 wines) each class
  • Master Candidate double-blind exam at end of course (optional)
  • Diploma
  • Plus 500+ pages of course material specifically developed for this course, and approximately 100 wines to taste

These courses and tastings are a must for the serious student of wine, whether you are an informed enthusiast or a professional. You should have completed the Advanced Wine Course and a minimum of one Advanced Regional Course before taking the Blind Tasting course.

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