Introduction to Wine — 3-part series
- Saturdays, February 11, 18, and 25, 2012
- 3:00-5:00pm
- 828 SE Ash Street, #204
- Portland, Oregon
- SOLD OUT (Email cheers@wineandspiritarchive.com to be added to the wait list or join us for our April class)
- $130 for series or $50 per session / Members: $117 or $45
This three-session immersion course covers the basics of wine from a simple perspective: you learn about wine by tasting wine. By the end of this course, you will be well armed to go into any wine store or restaurant and confidently select a wine in a style that you want. (See below for detailed descriptions of each session.)
The "Big Seven" Varieties: The Fundamentals of Tasting
- Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3-5pm
- 828 SE Ash Street, #204
- Portland, Oregon
- $50
This class covers the basics of analyzing, tasting and discussing wines through a comparison and tasting of the "big seven" grape varietals (Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon). Learn the techniques wine professionals use to distinguish these varietals from one another and how to identify differences in color, body, aroma, acidity, sweetness and tannin.
Flavors and Aromas: Expanding Your Wine Vocabulary
- Saturday, February 18, 2012, 3-5pm
- 828 SE Ash Street, #204
- Portland, Oregon
- $50
In this class, you will expand your wine tasting techniques and vocabulary and further your ability to discuss and identify different wines. Using side-by-side comparisons, learn to identify qualities and aromas such as butter, oak, floral, grassy, and crisp.
Tasting Terroir: Completing the Picture
- Saturday, February 25, 2012, 3-5pm
- 828 SE Ash Street, #204
- Portland, Oregon
- $50
In this class you will learn how to identify a wine's region of origin including differences between Old World and New World wines, common flavor profiles of well-known regions, and the impact of different climates on grape varietals.