INTRO TO WINE COURSE - FIVE WEEK COURSE

INTRO TO WINE COURSE

Is the perfect place to start for those with a basic knowledge of wine, as well as beginners. This course presents an overview on key wine topics that will not only make you more knowledgeable, but also more conversant in something we all love, WINE. Each class will include tastings of several wines and tasting sheets.

INSTRUCTOR: MARIA GARCIA
While being a high school teacher, Maria’s interests changed course, when she became fascinated with wine. She landed at Spago, training under master sommelier, Chris Miller. There, she worked on the first 3 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award wine lists. She gained certifications through the Court of Master Sommeliers. She then ran the program at Republique, where she curated a cellar of approximately 1800 selections. She currently is the buyer for German, Austrian, Alsatian, Greek and other Eastern European wines for the Wine House, one of the biggest wine retailers in California.

SERIES 1
5 Week Course
Wednesday Evenings - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
October 9, 2019 - November 6, 2019
$300 – per person (all-inclusive)

Week 1: General Overview
• Wine Fundamentals – color, aroma, flavors, body
• Terminology – such as, tannins, acidity, fruitiness, dryness, and more
• Basic Varietals – Whites - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio,
Riesling. Reds – Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache.
• How to read a wine label

Week 2: Winemaking
How wine is grown and general terroir
• Technology used in winemaking
• What is organic/biodynamic/sustainable growing
• Wine Flaws
• Compare Oaky Chardonnay vs. Stainless Steel, stem inclusion vs. whole berry, Skin Contact wine.

Week 3: Old World
• France –Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire, Rhone
• Spain – Ribera del Duero, Rioja
• Italy – Tuscany, Piedmont, Southern Italy
• Germany and Austria – land of Riesling sweet and dry
• Upcoming regions – Greece and Eastern Europe
• Label review

Week 4: New World
• California – Napa, Sonoma, Central Coast
• Oregon, Finger Lakes, Washington
• Outside U.S. – Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand
• Overview of what is growing in each area
• Domestic trend of small production
• Label review

Week 5: Blind Tasting
• No Pressure, just lots of fun! Food and Wine pairing

Your Hosts/Contact:
Shelley Janson – sjansonbiz@gmail.com
Annie Perez – annie.perez@cruiseplanners.com

Ticket Purchase on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-wine-course-tickets-73770392229