This two-day, sensory-intensive workshop will leave attendees feeling more confident in identifying production problems as they happen in the cellar. In addition to identifying faults and defects, the workshop will include a wine tasting session. Attendees will expand their knowledge of wine styles and common wine descriptors which will help winemakers fine-tune their wines, as well as improve relationships with sommeliers and consumers.
Workshop topics include: Introduction to Tasting, White Sensory Standards, Red Sensory Standards, and Evaluating Palate Attributes: Alcohol, Acid and Tannin Wine defects, Descriptive Analysis of white wines, Descriptive Analysis of red wines, Laboratory investigating, Wine competition methodology and professional wine rating systems. A certification will be awarded after the completion of the workshop.
Early Bird Pricing (before 2/28) - $275 per person for both days, $150 for one day
Regular Pricing (after 2/28) - $300 per person for both days, $175 for one day