|
WINE 101
|
Dates: June 26 and July 10, 2008 |
|
Cost: Series of 2/
$90.00 |
|
|
Day of Week: Thursday |
|
|
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM |
|
|
Class Size
Limit: 24 |
|
|
Type of
class: Tasting 5
wines/ food that complements the wine |
|
|
Description: In this
class JOHN ELD will start with the
basic information on wine including: wine as a natural beverage, explanation
of the fermentation process and the three major grape species used for wine. He will explain the five types of wine,
styles of wine and why wines taste different.
You will learn how to read a label and how to taste like a
professional. We will taste the five different types of wine in the first
class with food that complements it. The second class in JULY will delve into the differences
of the new world wines (fruity, oaky, softer
tannins) and/old world wines (subtle, dryer, more complex). You will be taste red and white wines that help
define these differences with foods that enhance the experience. For over fifteen years, JOHN ELD has taught food and wine
classes. He has been affiliated with
the Society of Wine Educators and has served as Chairman of the Sold only in series. |