4-Week Wine Course

The wine world may seem daunting when you're handed a 20 page wine list or standing in a store with more than hundreds of wines to choose from. Actually, you can gain fluency in at least a couple of foreign languages in the time that it takes to learn all of the world's wine regions and grape varieties. In short, you can take a 4-week, 8-week, 20-week or a 2-year wine course and still not be comfortable with choosing a wine for an important dinner or expressing what you like about a wine. The key to learning about wine is in covering first things first and then practicing.

Our approach in TW's 4-Week Wine Course is exactly that. We give you the most relevant information and then have you practice in simulated circumstances such as ordering from a wine list or deciphering wine labels. That way we aim to make you comfortable with wine from the beginning and have you continue your education in wine with enjoyment.

A few highlights from the wines tasted during recent classes:

• Domaine Leroy Chambolle Musigny "Les Charmes" 1994
• Chateau Angelus Saint-Emilion 1997
• Caymus Vineyards Special Selection 2000
• Guigal "La Landonne" 1992

Partial and full scholarships are available for restaurant and wine industry members. To see the details please click here.

What you study during the 4-Week Wine Course

• Wine tasting and evaluation techniques, buying, storing and ordering wine, restaurant wine etiquette, concepts of appellation and terroir.
• Structural characteristics and flavor profiles of the major grape varieties listed in the syllabus and their nuances across leading wine regions.
• The differences the same grape variety exhibits across regions, and the climate, topography, and winemaking traditions of each major region.

What you gain after you complete the 4-Week Wine Course

• Ability to describe the taste profile of major wines simply by their labels or names.
• Ability to pin down the grape varieties or appellations that will match a dish.
• Ability to communicate about a wine more effectively (what you like or don’t like).
• Ability to ask questions at a restaurant or at a store, that will take you to an exciting new wine.
• Ability to set up well-informed and well-rounded tastings among friends and tasting groups.
• Confidence in your skills when you get handed the wine list in a restaurant, and the ability to find an appropriate wine that you are comfortable with in almost any wine list.
• Ability to buy better wines at the same prices as before, and have stories behind the wines you take as gifts.
• More enjoyment out of wine and a faster learning process even after you finish the course.
• Acquiring or further improving a life-time hobby.

Materials

• 8-10 wines to be tasted at each session served with Artisanal cheeses and crackers
• Class note pack
• Maps
• List of wine tasting terms
• Copies of wine labels to be deciphered
• Wine lists that cover each session’s grape varieties with the names of most prominent producers
• Mock menus to be paired with wines

Your input while taking the 4-Week Wine Course

Just like learning anything else, the knowledge of wine also requires some effort on the student’s part.  A good program gives you a road map so that you learn the essential building blocks first and the course of your knowledge follows a natural and enjoyable pattern.  In designing this program, we kept in mind a perfect balance between the amount of information and the time you get to put this information into practice.  If you join us with the intention to allocate some study time and a mind-set to participate in class, you will utilize this course to its full potential.

What makes TW’s 4-Week and 8-Week Wine Courses solid and real learning experiences?

• Small classes and individual attention
• Carefully chosen, high quality wines to demonstrate key points
• Information provided in the form that is easiest to retain and build on
• Ample practice opportunities
• Familiarity with the names of major producers
• Sessions are scheduled for two hour periods, however they end only when you are finished with your questions.
• If you miss a session you can always make it up in the subsequent run of the 4-Week Course.

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Cost

$355

How to Register

You can register using your credit card via PayPal by pressing the "Buy Now" button above. You can also register by phone (212-629-8529) or by sending an e-mail to register@tastingworld.com with your contact information. Pre-payment is required to reserve a seat. Any cancellation requests must be received at least 2 Weeks prior to the class start date.