Core Wine Program (Enhanced Spring Semester)

The Enhanced Core Wine Course runs from May 12th to July 7th. Classes are held from 7:30 to 9:30 pm on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Classes are not held on May 26th. Earn a complete wine education in a single semester. The Enhanced Core Wine Course combines our Foundation and Intermediate programs into a unified wine education experience. Plus, the Core Wine Course will save you a sizable amount of tuition. Individually, the Foundation and Intermediate programs cost hundreds of dollars more. In the Foundation portion of the program, students will learn the techniques and master the knowledge needed to become extraordinary wine tasters. Graduates are able to identify major wine varietals in a blind tasting: a major feat for any wine professional. In the Intermediate section, students learn about the intricacies of the ever-expanding world of wine. Included in the program is the chance to master the wine styles, climates and varietals of all the major wine-producing countries. Schedule of Core Classes Week One Section #1 Introduction to Wine Regions Section #2 Intro to Sensory Wine Tasting Week Two Section #1 France Section #2 White Varietal Components Week Three Section #1 North American Wines Section #2 Red Varietal Components Week Four Section #1 Australia Section #2 Old World vs New World Week Five Section #1 Italy Section #2 Varietal Fingerprint Lab Week Six Section #1 Spain & Portugal Section #2 Winemaking Process Week Seven Section #1 South America Section #2 Blind Tasting Class Week Eight Section #1 Regional In-Class Exam Section #2 Tasting In-Class Exam The Essential Wine Course The Core Wine Course is the ultimate program for any aspiring somm, winemaker, or wine enthusiast. It includes sections on viniculture and viticulture, Old World and New World wines, blind tasting, and sensory training. For each wine region, the program covers the essential history, important varieties, and a tasting of important wine styles. • Compatible with all sommelier qualifications • The essential program for aspiring winemakers • Wine enthusiasts welcomed, too.