History and Fundamentals
Covers winemaking from Europe to the New World, wine classifications, and the concepts of terroir and grape varieties. Tasting included.
Grapes and the Growing Cycle
Introduces Vitis Vinifera, grape composition, tannins, soil types, and weather effects. Tasting included.
France
Covers emblematic regions and wines from Champagne, Bourgogne, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, and the Rhône Valley. Tasting included.
Spain
Examines Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Rias Baixas, Priorat, and Jerez, along with Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva classifications. Tasting included.
Italy
Covers Tuscany (Super Tuscans, Brunello), Piedmont (Barolo, Barbaresco), and Veneto (Prosecco). Tasting included.
Germany
Explores Mosel, Rheingau, Pfalz, Franconia and classification systems from Deutscher Wein to Beerenauslese. Tasting included.
Portugal and Hungary
Focuses on Port wine types (Ruby, Tawny, White, Rosé) and Hungary's Tokaji wines. Tasting included.
United States
Highlights California, Oregon, Washington, New York, and Pennsylvania wines. Tasting included.
Chile and Argentina
Explores Valle de Maipo, Mendoza, Salta, and other regional highlights. Tasting included.
Southern Hemisphere Wines
Covers South Africa (Stellenbosch), Australia (Barossa, Hunter Valley), and New Zealand (Marlborough, Hawke's Bay). Tasting included.
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