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Burgundy vs. The World

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Explore Burgundy’s signature Pinot Noir and Chardonnay through a blind tasting that compares classic Burgundy wines with global challengers made in a similar style. Discover terroir, cool-climate expressions, and Burgundian character with six paired wines in an interactive tasting led by a sommelier.

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Pinot Noirs of the World

Astor Center See all classes by this school @ 23 E 4th St, New York, NY

Discover the fascinating world of Pinot Noir and explore its diverse expressions from around the globe in this immersive wine tasting experience. Delve into the unique terroirs and production methods that shape the flavors of this beloved grape variety, all while enjoying palate-cleansing bites of bread and cheese. Expand your wine knowledge and find out which Pinot Noir regions speak to your taste buds in this guided tasting session.

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French Wine & Cheese Pairing

Murray's Cheese See all classes by this school @ 254 Bleecker St, New York, NY

Step into a flavorful journey through the iconic culinary regions of France, exploring the perfect pairing of French cheeses and wines. Get the playbook on pairing principles and feel the magic of bringing the right flavors together. Settle in for a guided tasting of regional delicacies that will leave you wanting more.

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Foundation Course (6 weeks)

  • Beginner
  • 21 and older
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  • 580 Broadway, New York, NY
  • 12 hours over 6 sessions

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Class Description

Description

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

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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

Refund Policy

Tuition is non-refundable. Students who are unable to complete the course for which they are registered may put their education on hold and have the option of rejoining where they left off within one year of the start date of the original course. The “hold” date is based on when written notification is received by the school from the student.

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