Foundation Course is designed to provide an in-depth overview of major grape varieties and their regions, in addition to a focused introduction to tasting and sensory analysis. The 6-week course also covers key concepts of grape-growing and winemaking.
The goal is to expose students to the impact of climate and soil on a grape’s expression in the glass, in a fun and engaging atmosphere
Who Should Take Foundation?
- Beginners with little or no knowledge looking to develop their understanding of wine
- Individuals looking for a refresher before more advanced courses
- Individuals looking for a fun, relaxed, low-commitment and quiz-free learning experience with high quality information and instruction
Course Outline
- Introduction: an introduction to how grapes are grown, wine is made, tasting components and procedure
- France: from Burgundy to Bordeaux to the Rhône and beyond
- Spain: Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Rias Baixas, Cava and more
- Italy: touching on some benchmark grapes and styles from the land of a thousand varieties
- Southern Hemisphere: Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand
- USA: closing the course right here at home, with standards from California, Oregon, Washington and New York