FOUNDATION

Who should take Foundation?

  • Beginners with little or no knowledge looking to develop their understanding of wine

  • Individuals looking for a refresher before more advanced courses

  • Individuals looking for a fun, relaxed, low-commitment and quiz-free learning experience
    with high quality information and instruction

 

Course Outline

1: INTRODUCTION

An introduction to how grapes are grown, wine is made, tasting components and procedure.

 

4: ITALY

Touches on some benchmark grapes and styles from the land of a thousand varieties.

2: FRANCE

From Burgundy to Bordeaux to the Rhône and beyond.

 

5: SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand…

3: SPAIN

Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Rias Baixas, Cava and more.

 

6: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Closing the course right here at home, with standards from California, Oregon, Washington and New York.

 

Ready to jump in?