TEMPERATURE AND CLIMATE: The Foundations of Wine series

Twin Cities Wine Education presents a new SERIES OF GREAT CLASSES TO BUILD YOUR WINE CONFIDENCE AND SPARK VINO CURIOSITY! THE FOUNDATIONS OF WINE SERIES: CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE WITH INSTRUCTOR SHAR PETERSON There are a handful of topics that can help you understand every wine in the world. They include oak, acidity, body, terroir, elevation, and CLIMATE. Through our FOUNDATIONS OF WINE series, you will become an expert on these particular topics and how they integrate into the wines you purchase. There are eight topics in the Foundations Series: Acidity, Oak, Tannin, Age, Soil, Elevation, Climate, and Old vs. New World. Graduates of all eight classes get a special package including a copy of The Wine Bible by Karen MacNeil and gift cards to local fine wine shops. CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE IN THIS CLASS, WE’LL EXPLORE THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE ON THE WORLD OF WINE What factors changes in cool climates vs. warm climates? How can you spot a warmer climate wine in a blind tasting? How do the recent fires in California and Oregon impact the wine? How is global warming impacting the world of wine? What particular grape varieties need specific climate circumstances, and which do not? What are the most extreme climates for making fine wine? Why can't we grow Chardonnay in Minnesota? … and so much more! ALL OF THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE WILL BE ADDRESSED, WHILE WE TASTE THROUGH FIVE GREAT WINES TO HELP EMPHASIZE THE POINTS. YOU WILL LEAVE WITH A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLE OF CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE IN WINE QUALITY, HELPING YOU GET MORE BANG FOR THE BUCK WITH ALL OF YOUR FUTURE WINE PURCHASES! The class starts at 6 pm sharp. Hope to see you there! *** SHAR PETERSON is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers and is an expert at conveying the complex ideas of wine and wine science to groups and individuals. Her extensive experience positions her in a unique spot in the local wine scene, with deep subject knowledge along with practical experience from years in the hospitality industry. She’s a specialist in private tastings and restaurant staff education. Terms and conditions: – All tickets are transferrable. No refunds within 7 days for wine classes.  – We aim to start all classes on time, please arrive a touch early. – All ticket purchasers and attendees must be over 21 years of age with legal identification. – Twin Cities Wine Education reserves the right, at our own judgment, to refuse service to anyone for any reason during the class.