Wine Tasting Classes Starting Again in February
Last November we completed our fall semester of wine tasting classes at the winery. We had a wonderful time and made many new friends. At the end of the final week we had our traditional graduation party with wine and food.
We will start the next set of freshman classes Wednesday February 29th at 7 PM. They will follow the same format that we have used in the past. Each class will have a PowerPoint presentation on a specific topic followed by a tasting of four wines that are representative of the evening's discussion. At the end of each semester you will get a CD with all the slides so if you miss a class you will still have all the information. You also have the option of taking a make-up class in the fall when the new freshmen have the class that you missed.
Those students who have taken classes with us previously will start the same week. Juniors start Monday February 27th and Sophomores Tuesday February 28th.
Freshman Wine Class Curriculum
The classes will be taught by Ulf Westblom, Wine Maker at Tehuacana Creek Vineyards. Topics of the first four classes are:
Wednesday February 29, Cabernet Sauvignon:
Characteristics of the grape
Growing Regions
Wine Tasting 101: Appearance
Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon from four different parts of the world
Wednesday March 7, Chardonnay:
Characteristics of the grape
Growing Regions
Wine Tasting 101: Aroma and Bouquet
Wines: Chardonnay from California, Washington and two other continents
Wednesday March 14: No classes - Springbreak
Wednesday March 21, Merlot:
Characteristics of the grape
Growing Regions
Wine Tasting 101: Flavor Components
Wines: Merlot from the Old and New World
Wednesday March 28, Pinot Noir:
Characteristics of the grape
Growing Regions
Wines: Pinot Noir from California, Oregon, France, and New Zealand
How to Sign Up for the Classes
The cost for the full four weeks, including the wines, is $75 per person. To secure a seat at the classes you must prepay the tuition. Classes will be filled on a first come first served basis and are limited to 12 people. Checks must be payable to Tehuacana Creek Vineyards and Winery. If you prefer to charge the tuition we accept all major credit cards and can take the information over the phone [254-875-2375]. You must be 21 years of age to attend.