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Learn About Wine
ABCs of Wine Tasting

Take this jump-start course and you'll know what to look for in a glass of wine and how to describe it.

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Introductory |
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3 classes |
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12 weeks suggested |
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$ 39.00 |
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Understanding Wine

Build the foundation for a lifetime of wine appreciation; evaluate wine, tour the world's important growing regions, and pair wine with food.

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Introductory |
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10 classes |
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24 weeks suggested |
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$ 149.00 |
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Kosher ABCs of Wine Tasting

Take this jump-start course and you'll know what to look for in a Kosher wine and how to describe it.

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Introductory |
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3 classes |
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12 weeks suggested |
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$ 39.00 |
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Regions and More
Wine and Food Pairing 

If you've experienced a perfect pairing of wine and food, you know how magical it can be; both the wine and the food taste better. In this course, you'll learn the strategies that will maximize your chances of making good or even great pairings. By the end of the component tasting, you will have a thorough understanding of why many combinations work, and why some don't. (This course is best taken after the ABCs or Understanding Wine.)

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Introductory |
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1 class, about 3 hours |
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8 weeks |
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$ 39.00 |
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Sensory Evaluation

Experts consistently recognize, identify and describe wines. How do they do it? How can you improve your tasting ability? With this intermediate-level course, you'll see--and smell and taste--wine in a whole new way.

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Intermediate |
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3 classes, 90-120 minutes each |
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12 weeks suggested |
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$ 69.00 |
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Tuscany

Find your passion in the heart of Tuscany. Take this in-depth seminar to understand both the classic-style and the new-wave wines of top Tuscan producers in hot regions such as Chianti Classico, Montalcino and Bolgheri.

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Intermediate |
| Course Length: |
3 classes |
| Course Access: |
12 weeks |
| Price: |
$ 49.00 |
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Bordeaux

Master the complexities of Bordeaux. Know the important classifications, the collectible wines and the bargains. Taste the difference between wines from key areas and go behind the scenes at top châteaus.

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Intermediate |
| Course Length: |
3 classes |
| Course Access: |
12 weeks |
| Price: |
$ 49.00 |
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California Cabernet

Know your California Cabs. Discover the differences made by price levels and growing regions. Learn from top winemakers and explore the important
appellations.

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Intermediate |
| Course Length: |
3 classes |
| Course Access: |
12 weeks |
| Price: |
$ 49.00 |
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Australia & New Zealand

From affordable to collectible, wines from down under offer diversity and value. Know the key growing regions and taste the distinct wine styles.

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Intermediate |
| Course Length: |
3 classes |
| Course Access: |
12 weeks |
| Price: |
$ 49.00 |
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If your job includes describing, selling or serving wine, see our Professional Course Catalog. Our pro courses include wine sales and service information in addition to the wine appreciation curriculum found in our consumer courses.
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THE RHONE

Bruce Sanderson's passion for wine and knowledge of the Rhône infuse this course. The materials cover major grape varieties and wine styles as well as the valley's important geology, which are augmented by insights from some of the region's most highly regarded winemakers.

BURGUNDY

Burgundy provides the reference standards for most of the world's Chardonnay and Pinot Noir; the best wines are simultaneously intense and delicate. Visit the source and discover how the power of the Côte d'Or's soil combines with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and how the vignerons produce ethereal wines.

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