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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 - CHAMPAGNE & LOIRE

Muscadet vs. Spanish Txocholina vs. Italian Arneis
Sancerre vs. high-end Pouilly
Quarts de Chaume vs. Vouvray
top Chinon vs. fruity co-op Bourgeil vs. Priorat red blend
Standard nv (robust style) vs. Standard nv (delicate style) Champagne
Tete de Cuvee nv (prestige winery) vs. Tete de Cuvee nv (unknown) Champagne
Standard vintage Champagne vs. Standard different vintage
Standard rosé Champagne

SESSION # 2 - SPAIN & ITALY

Cava vs. Prosecco
Tocai Friulano
Orvieto vs. Soave
Barbera
young Barolo vs. old Barolo
Rosso di Montalcino vs. Chianti Classico vs. Brunello
Crianza Rioja vs. young Riserva Rioja
Super Tuscan vs. old Ribera del Duero
Amerone
Oloroso Sherry

SESSION # 3 - RHONE VALLEY

White Hermitage vs. Condrieu
Gavi vs. Albarino
Bandol rosé
Sardinian Cannonau vs. Corberieres
Navarre Grenache vs. Gigondas vs. Chateauneuf-du-Pape
young St-Joseph vs. young Cotie Rotie vs. yg Australian Shiraz (Barossa)
old Cote Rotie
Italian Muscato Rosso vs. Beaumes de Venise