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“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

SESSION # 1 - GERMANY, AUSTRIA, ALSACE

Austria Grüner Veltliner vs. Alsace Pinot Gris vs. German Sylvaner
Alsace dry Muscat vs. Alsace Gewürztraminer
Alsace dry Riesling vs. Austria dry Riesling
Rheingau Riesling Kabinett vs. Nahe Riesling Kabinett
Mosel Riesling QBA vs. Mosel Riesling Kabinett vs. Mosel Riesling Spätlese
Mosel Riesling Auslese vs. Alsace Riesling SNG vs. Austria Riesling Auslese

SESSION # 2 - BURGUNDY

White Bourgogne vs. White Maconnaise
Village Puligny-Montrachet vs. 1st cru Puligny
1st Cru Meursault vs. 1st Cru Chassagne-Montrachet
Grand Cru Corton vs. Older Grand Cru Chablis
Beaujolais Moulin-a-Vent vs. Village St. Denis
Pommard 1st Cru vs. Nuit St. George 1st Cru
Chambolle-Musigny 1st Cru vs. Gevrey-Chambertin 1st Cru
Grand Cru Vosne

SESSION # 3 - BORDEAUX

Entre-du-Mers vs. dry White Graves
red Bordeaux Superiore vs. red Bordeaux Cru Bourgoise
Pomerol vs. St Emilon
young red Pessac-Leognan vs. young St Julien vs. young St Estephe
young Pauillac vs. young Napa Cab
older red Medoc vs. older red Pessac-Leognan vs. older Right Bank
Sauternes