California & Pacific Northwest Wines
This 3-session program showcases the delights and differences among the major wine growing regions of California and the Pacific Northwest. Understand how the topographies, soils, and climates are different—and which grape varieties do best in certain conditions. Sample delightful wines from each region, including rare and older wines, while Bruce shares highlights of history, local lifestyles, and emerging regional cuisines. Discover dining and accommodation destinations, wineries and attractions that will enhance any wine tasting excursion along the Pacific Coast. Available as a weekend program for Summer 2008!Class 1: Central Coast, Oregon & British Columbia
Learn about and sample:
- Riesling ~ Oregon, British Columbia, Icewine
- Pinot Gris ~ Oregon, British Columbia
- Viognier ~ San Luis Obispo
- Chardonnay ~ Santa Barbara, Monterey
- Pinot Noir ~ Oregon, Santa Barbara, Monterey
- Zinfandel ~ Paso Robles
- Syrah ~ Santa Barbara
Class 2: Northern Sonoma, Mendocino, Bay Area, Sierra Foothills, Delta
Learn about and sample:
- Sparkler ~ Anderson Valley
- Riesling ~ Sierra Foothills
- Sauvignon Blanc ~ Northern Sonoma
- Chardonnay ~ Santa Cruz Mtns, Northern Sonoma
- Pinot Noir ~ Santa Cruz Mtns, Northern Sonoma
- Cabernet Franc ~ Sierra Foothills
- Zinfandel ~ Northern Sonoma, Mendocino, Livermore, Amador, El Dorado
- Syrah and Petite Sirah ~ Northern Sonoma, Sierra Foothills
- Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Santa Cruz Mtns
Class 3: Napa, Sonoma Valley, Washington, Mexico
Learn about and sample:
- Sparkler ~ Carneros
- Riesling ~ Washington
- Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc ~ Napa, Washington
- Chardonnay ~ Napa, Sonoma Valley
- Zinfandel ~ Sonoma Valley, Napa
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot ~ Napa, Washington, Mexico
Rare and older wines you will sample throughout the course include:
- Merlot: 1999 Seavey, 1999 Leonetti, 1999 Pride Mountain, 1990 Beringer
- Cabernet Sauvignon: 1999 Dunn Howell Moutain, 1999 Ridge Montebello, 1995 Moraga, 1990 Stag’ Leap, 1990 Heitz
- Red Blends: 1998 DeLille D2, 1999 Col Solare
- Syrah: 2001 Failla-Jordan, 1997 Qupe
- Also: 1996 Pietre Rosse Sangiovese, 1999 Martinelli
Schedule
Summer Semester - San Francisco, Fort Mason Center- Session 1: Central Coast, Oregon & British Columbia - August 15, 2008
- Session 2: Northern Sonoma, Mendocino, Bay Area, Sierra Foothills, Delta - August 16, 2008
- Session 3: Napa, Sonoma Valley, Washington, Mexico - August 17, 2008
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