Introduction to Wine — 3-part series
- Wednesdays
- March 10, 17, 24
- 6:00-8:00pm
- 828 SE Ash Street, #204
- Portland, Oregon
- 7 spaces available
- $50 per class, $130 for the entire course
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
- Wednesday, March 10, 6:00-8:00pm
- 828 SE Ash Street, #204
- Portland, Oregon
- 7 SPACES AVAILABLE
- $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
- Wednesday, March 17, 6:00-8:00pm
- 828 SE Ash Street, #204
- Portland, Oregon
- 7 SPACES AVAILABLE
- $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
- Wednesday, March 24, 6:00-8:00pm
- 828 SE Ash Street, #204
- Portland, Oregon
- 7 SPACES AVAILABLE
- $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.