• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

• Classes
  • Fundamentals
  • Art & Science
  • California and Pacific Northwest
  • CA & Pacific NW Weekend
  • Euro I
  • Euro II
  • Europe vs. New World Weekend
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Varietal Classes 2009 - 2010
  • Varietal Classes - Riesling
  • Varietal Classes - Zinfandel
  • Varietal Classes - Chardonnay
  • Varietal Classes - Cabernet & Merlot
• Weekender Wine Courses
• Calendar
• Why Enroll?
• FAQs About Classes
• Gift Certificates

• Wine & California
• Wine Country Tours
• CA Vintage Reports
• Pairing Food & Wine
• FAQs About Wine
• SF Bay Area Travel Tips
• Nevada City Travel Tips

• Biography
• Testimonials
• A Bruce Cass Sampler
• Get Our Newsletter

Login/Register

Username or e-mail address: *

Password: *

• Create new account
• Request new password

Join Our Mailing List & Download the Exclusive Wine List Now.

“A great wine education class. I was amazed by the instructor's wealth of knowledge, the great wines to taste and talk about, and the small, intimate class size. A fun way to learn a lot about wine.”

—Will, Ritchie Creek Vineyards

“I have taken both courses. The instructors tell it how it is, simply and eloquently without intimidation. This instills the confidence to explore wines on our own, as well as encouraging us to develop and express our own opinions and preferences. I really enjoy the personal stories about the different wineries and wine makers around the world. I was always entertained while learning at the same time.”

— Liz, Director of Trade & PR, Southcorp Wines

Nevada City Varietal Classes - Single Session 6 - Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot

A Single Session of the Nevada City Varietal Classes
in the Sierra Foothills

~ $95 per person with season pass; $179 per couple.
~ 2nd Friday of May 2010 at 7:00 pm

This installment is focused on Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot

Unique aspects of Cabernet berries. Comparison to Cab Franc and Merlot. Role of blends, both in Bordeaux and today in Tuscany. Ageability and the auction market. Establishing a personal cellar. Taste signatures for districts in Bordeaux and in Napa Valley. Faddish styles in CA over forty years. Vintage variability. Pricing and the personality of the marketplace. Medoc First growths and the CA cult Cabs. A place for Meritage wines in the progression of a meal.

Schedule

Spring Semester - Northern Queen Inn, Nevada City
~ $75 per person Single Session; $139 per couple.

For couples price: place 2 enrollments in the shopping cart and enter
the coupon code VSmay10NC in the checkout window.

• Session 1: Nevada City Varietal Classes- Single Session - May 14,2010

Enroll Now »