Wine 101: Tasting and Wine Basics (Part 1)

This online course is designed to help beginning level wine enthusiasts learn how to effectively and confidently taste wine while giving them a core understanding of the basic factors that makes wines taste the way they do. During this session students will achieve a comprehensive understanding of the main factors involved in grape growing and wine making, as well as the basic characteristics of key grape varieties. This course will give students a foundation to competently taste and discuss wines. 

What we’ll explore:

• How wines are made.


• How grapes grow.


• Key grape varieties.


• How climate and geography affect wines.


• Aroma and flavor characteristics of wine.


• How to properly taste wines.

Wines sampled in this course:

• Fleur Violette Chardonnay - $13.04


• Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc - $16.36


• Böcking Riesling - $15.40


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  Nuna Syrah - $15.29
  
  


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  Nuna Cabernet Sauvignon - $15.29
  
  

Total: $76.38

Buy wines via Dreadnought Wines here. 

This is part one of our two-part Wine 101 online program. Upon completion of both of these stand alone classes you will be prepared to take the WSET Level 2 in Wine course.