A fun and delicious four-week seminar visiting the major regions of Bordeaux,Burgundy, the Loire, the Rhone, Provence, and Champagne to study their iconic wines. This class will reveal the grape varietals, geography, climate, terroir and winemaking practices, as well as explain the emblematic aromas and flavors discernible in each region’s wines. We will taste, analyze, compare notes, and discuss food pairing options. Extensive question and answer periods. Bring your questions!
Four sessions, 75 minutes each
Limit of 12 students
March 22: Bordeaux — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
March 29: Burgundy — Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
April 5: Rhone Valley & Provence — Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne
April 12: Loire Valley & Champagne — Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadet, Cabernet Franc, Champagne
