Introductory Wine Classes for Novices

Introductory Wine Classes for Novices episodes:

• 04.08.2023

  Episode 10: 110: Bordeaux - Part 3

  In this podcast, we'll discuss the unique sweet wines of Bordeaux.

  
• 07.10.2020

  Episode 9: 109: Bordeaux - Part 2

  Learn about the 1855 Bordeaux Classification System so you know what it means when someone says a wine is a "first growth".

  
• 06.29.2019

  Episode 8: 108: Bordeaux - Part 1

  An introduction to one of the most important wine regions in the world.....

  
• 12.29.2018

  Episode 1: 101: The Three Basic Vs of Wine

  This first class will take you through the three basic Vs of wine: vintage, vintner and varietal. It's a great place to start if you want to begin to understand the joys of wine - and improve your enjoyment of...

  
• 12.26.2018

  107: Sparkling Wine - Part 2 How To Drink It

  This class will take you through how you open a bottle of sparkling wine and how to taste it.

  
• 07.13.2018

  106: Sparkling Wine - Part 1 How It's Made

  This class will take you through at a high level how sparkling wine is generally made when winemakers use the traditional method (Methode Champenoise).

  
• 08.18.2017

  105: Tasting Wine - The Basics

  You see people in movies and TV tasting wine and think "what are they doing"? What are legs? Why do they smell hay or smoke? This class is going to help you understand how to taste so...

  
• 08.18.2017

  104: Food and Wine - How To Maximize Your Experience

  Pairing food with wine can be one of the best ways to maximize your overall experience with wine. But what's the best way to pair food with wine? We are again lucky to have Helen and Lisa joining...

  
• 08.18.2017

  Episode 3: 103: Introduction to Italian Wine - More Tricks and Guests

  The US imports more wine from Italy than any other country in the world but understanding Italian wine and wine labels can be tricky. In this podcast, we are joined by Helen and Lisa who help us shed some light...

  
• 08.18.2017

  Episode 2: 102: Introduction to French Wine - The Trick

  Understanding wines from outside the US can be challenging. This class will talk about why it can be difficult and how to approach these labels so you know what you are buying. We'll focus on French wine but the ideas...