WINE TASTING SERIES

  WEEK 1   WINE 101

This course is a true introduction to wine and the nuances of tasting. There will be a focus on language, defining general wine descriptors like “body”, “structure”, etc.

The class will also focus on restaurant etiquette; how to navigate a wine list, comfortably interact with the sommelier, how to accept a bottle at the table and when it is appropriate to send it back. This class will also cover the varying aspects of the tasting process and their purposes.

WEEK 2     WINES OF THE WORLD

After you are familiar with the basics, it’s time to examine the winemaking process. We will discuss the difference between oak and stainless steel fermentation and aging, and how these choices influence the flavors of the wine.
We will taste both new world and old world wines and discuss general characteristics of these regions. This course will also focus on wine labels– how to read them and the laws required for varying regions.

WEEK 3    THE BLIND TASTING

This will be a blind tasting exercise designed to train your senses to identify a wine varietal and region without the advantage of a label. This can be a tricky task that will involve a combination of honing your skills: analyzing your observations as well as trusting your instincts .

Put the pretense aside and enjoy wine in its most honest form!

 

EVENT SCHEDULE

We are taking a summer break!   Please email us and we will contact you with our fall schedule.

Instructor: Jennifer Beckmann

Intimate classes. Seating is extremely limited.

Please reserve your place by calling 847/864-8600 or email malik@thestainedglass.com