Wine 101 Class: Palate Primer
In this class we explore the sensory experience of wine, building our tasting skills and wine vocabulary. Join us for a tasting experience that dissects the tactile components of wine -- sugar, acid, tannin, alcohol, body -- as well as the aromas and flavors essential to a wine's unique identify.
If you want to expand your wine tasting skills and build your wine vocabulary, this is the class for you!
Sessions:
Next dates TBA
The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR.
In this class we explore the sensory experience of wine, building our tasting skills and wine vocabulary. Join us for a tasting experience that dissects the tactile components of wine -- sugar, acid, tannin, alcohol, body -- as well as the aromas and flavors essential to a wine's unique identify.
If you want to expand your wine tasting skills and build your wine vocabulary, this is the class for you!
Sessions:
Next dates TBA
The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR.
Who should take this class:
Though open to all levels, this is an ideal setting for those new to the study of wine. Improve your ability to understand first, then describe how and why taste profiles present themselves.
Refund policy:
In order to provide high-level wines for tasting in such a small & interactive class, please note that we are unable to accommodate refund or transfer requests. We understand life gets busy and conflicts arise, so we happily accept transfers of enrollment. Please gift your registration to a friend or family member!
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