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This class will be held via Zoom.
Our Wine 101 is not only one of the best classes we offer, it's also my favorite one to teach. Yes, we talk fundamentals, but more than just a rote review of grapes and regions, our goal is to make wine your friend. In this class, you'll become familiar with what you like, but also why you like it. In turn, you'll know what questions to ask, what to look for on labels, and thus be able to find wines that fit your palate on a regular basis.
During our three sessions, we help you identify differences in body, we discuss tannins, we break down sweet vs. dry, and help you achieve a broad understanding of why wines have different characteristics from one another. And while I will discuss the science behind these principles, my primary teaching tool is the wines themselves. We will compare and contrast two wines in each of our three sessions. We'll break them down, pick them apart, and based on your personal preferences, help you identify which wines in a store or restaurant are best suited to your palate.
As we do this, we will explore numerous regions of the world, as well as discuss how grapes are grown and how wine is made (perhaps the most exciting part of the class, honestly). We believe that wine should be enjoyed by all on a regular basis. We help get you there.
As long as Covid remains in wide circulation, our classes will be held online, via Zoom. And while we miss meeting people in real life, there are many upsides to virtual classes. These include, but are not limited to:
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
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Andrew Harwood has worked in nearly every facet of the wine industry over the last ten years. His love of wine started while working in a number of the country's best dining rooms. Yet his true passion was discovered while making wine in Hungary, France, and California.
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France is one of the world's major wine-producing nations. In fact, their national Appellation d'Origine Controlee system is the basis for most wine labeling laws around the world and many of their grapes are grown throughout the world. In this course, you will learn the cool climates, grapes and wine styles of northern France. We'll explore...
France is one of the world's major wine-producing...
Read moreSunday Jul 24th, 2pm - 5pm Pacific Time
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Are you skilled in the sensory evaluation of wine? The practice of wine tasting requires a formalized methodology that includes understanding perceived wine flavors, aromas, and characteristics of wine. Sommeliers understand and can explain the structure, style, balance and quality of wine, as well identify winemaking flaws. This workshop is a must...
Are you skilled in the sensory evaluation of wine?...
Read moreSunday Jul 10th, 2pm - 5pm Pacific Time
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“The Devil made Pinot Noir” – André Tchelistcheff We skip Blanc, Gris and all other Pinot as we fade to the dark side of Noir. The Pinot Noir grape is grown all over the world, though it is difficult and finicky. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how Pinot Noir wine varies based on climate, soils and...
“The Devil made Pinot Noir” – André Tchelistcheff ...
Read moreWednesday Jul 13th, 6pm - 8pm Pacific Time
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Join us in unravelling the mysteries of the EU labelling scheme and compare it with wine from the rest of the world. We will look for global wine patterns touring the world in a glass. Take in the highlights of France, Italy, and Spain, plus various New World regions. The tasting of 5-7 wines will focus on New World vs Old World and examples from various...
Join us in unravelling the mysteries of the EU labelling...
Read moreThursday Jul 14th, 6pm - 8pm Pacific Time
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Travel the world of Syrah... Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a dark-skinned wine grape variety that can taste dramatically different depending on where it's grown. In this workshop, we'll explore the power, elegance and versatility of Syrah/Shiraz and its potential to challenge Cab & Pinot as king of CA reds. Learn its origins, other homes...
Travel the world of Syrah... Syrah, also known as...
Read moreWednesday Jul 20th, 6pm - 8pm Pacific Time
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"God made Cabernet Sauvignon" - André Tchelistcheff Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest of the Bordeaux family of grapes are grown all over the world. Learn Cabernet’s origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions through a guided tasting of 5-6 wines....
"God made Cabernet Sauvignon" - André Tchelistcheff ...
Read moreWednesday Jul 27th, 6pm - 8pm Pacific Time
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Continue enhancing your French wine knowledge. Journey with us in the classroom as we leave last week's cool climate wines of the north for this week's warm climate wines of the south. Study and taste the French wines that are often imitated but never duplicated. In this course, you will learn the warm climates, grapes and wine styles of southern...
Continue enhancing your French wine knowledge. Journey...
Read moreSunday Jul 31st, 2pm - 5pm Pacific Time
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Zinfandel is a California classic and accounts for almost 10% of California grape vine acreage. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Compare it to its genetic relatives from Italy, Croatia & perhaps beyond. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions through a guided tasting of...
Zinfandel is a California classic and accounts for...
Read moreWednesday Aug 3rd, 6pm - 8pm Pacific Time
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Cab is often proclaimed as King, but Chard is everywhere... Chardonnay is Pinot’s Burgundian cousin, California’s most widely grown grape and is grown all over the world. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Taste it with and without oak, from cool and warm climates. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions...
Cab is often proclaimed as King, but Chard is everywhere......
Read moreWednesday Aug 10th, 6pm - 8pm Pacific Time
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Sunshine, warm breezes, olive oil, wine and the Mediterranean Sea tie Portugal, Spain, Greece and several other countries together. Learn the similarities and differences of some of the oldest wine regions of the world and some of the trendsetting new wines, as well. We'll explore Cava, Rioja, Priorat, Ribera del Duero, Rias Baixas, Jerez,...
Sunshine, warm breezes, olive oil, wine and the Mediterranean...
Read moreSunday Aug 14th, 2pm - 5pm Pacific Time
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Sauvignon Blanc is grown all over the world and ranges from easy poolside sipping to intensely herbaceous to lean and minerally to succulently sweet. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions through a guided tasting of 5-6 wines. Despite the differences...
Sauvignon Blanc is grown all over the world and ranges...
Read moreWednesday Aug 17th, 6pm - 8pm Pacific Time
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Don't underestimate the importance of Germany and Eastern Europe in the wine world. The wines of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire have much in common and just as many differences. Learn the regions, climate, grapes, complex labeling and many styles of wines from Germany, Austria, Hungary and more. We'll explore Spatburgunder, Riesling and...
Don't underestimate the importance of Germany and...
Read moreSunday Aug 21st, 2pm - 5pm Pacific Time
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Who says Riesling is sweet? Riesling thrives in cool climates and ages for decades but many only know the sweet and simple styles. It is made in many places from still to sparkling, bone-dry to dessert sweet. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international...
Who says Riesling is sweet? Riesling thrives in...
Read moreWednesday Aug 24th, 6pm - 8pm Pacific Time
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