Coming Soon: Wine 101 with Educator Mark DeVincenzi

Does Wine intimidate you? It shouldn’t! Wine should be easy, fun and delicious. 

This 6 week course is designed for those who are just developing their interest in wine and are craving to know more, or for those who feel the need for a good review, and to work on their tasting skills. This class would also be a very good place to start for a wine service professional looking to move into the wine side of the restaurant business or wine trade. This class lays the foundation for anyone excited and interested in wine. After this course, the biggest barrier between you and really enjoying a great glass of wine will be the cork!

What You’ll Learn: 

Obtain the fundamental knowledge to taste wine with confidence, have answers to whatever questions your wine enthusiasm may bring, You’ll hone your tasting skills and your sensory analysis of wine, understanding key influences on style and structure of wine, the components of wine (tannins, acidity, and sweetness), discover the techniques of smell, sip, taste and evaluate, how to read and understand an American wine label, the most important red & white wine grapes. 

You’ll gain some fancy new wine vocabulary and terms to impress your friends with, how to develop your palate and taste wine like a pro. You’ll understand why a new Cabernet Sauvignon is more harsh than a new Pinot Noir, does a $30 Merlot really taste better than an $8 one, how wine is made, the types of oak influences on wine. You will also discover your wine style and learn what you like and why, sommelier secrets and tricks of the trade, spending strategies for buying wine, storing and collection of wines. Gain insights into picking the perfect bottles off a wine list or at the store, learn the basics of which glass or stemware to use for which wine. 

Understand the fundamentals of the ideal wine and food pairings in a fun, relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere.

Age: 

21+ Proof of age is required.