Wine 101: Learn About Wine

If you are new to the study of wine — or simply new to the Wine School of Philadelphia — this class is for you.  Here, you will experience each of the Wine School’s hallmarks:  dispelling industry rumors, banishing popular wine myths, and delivering information in an easy-to-understand manner. Developed by a U.C. Davis winemaker and honed over ten years of teaching experience, it represents a singular view of wine education. It’s time to learn about wine.

Tasting Sheets from Previous Learn About Wine Classes

WINE 101: WINES AROUND THE WORLD

Flight 1

1. Pfeffingen 2013 Dry Riesling (Germany)
Flight 2

1. Quintay 2013 “Clava” Sauvignon Blanc (Chile)

2. Vincent Girardin 2012 Bourgogne Chardonnay (France)
Flight 3

1. A to Z 2013 Pinot Noir (Oregon)

2. San Fabiano 2013 Chianti Classico (Italy)
Flight 4

1. Breca 2012 Granacha (Spain)

2. Klinker Brick 2013 “Farrah” Syrah (Lodi, CA)
Flight 5

1. Mitolo 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Australia)

WINE 101: WINES AROUND THE WORLD

Flight 1

1. Ransom 2012 Riesling (Oregon)
Flight 2

1. Maui 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)

2. Robert Oatley 2014 Chardonnay (Australia)
Flight 3

1. Ritual 2014 Pinot Noir (Chile)

2. Grignano 2011 Chianti Rufina (Italy)
Flight 4

1. Bodegas Zerran 2011 Granacha (Spain)

2. Chateau Maris 2013 Syrah (France)
Flight 5

1. Clos des Fous 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Chile)

WINE 101: LEARN ABOUT WINE

Flight 1

1. Pewsey Vale 2014 Dry Riesling (Australia)
Flight 2

1. Karine Lauverjat 2014 Sancerre (France)

2. Landmark Vineyards 2012 Overlook Chardonnay (California)
Flight 3

1. Ritual 2014 Pinot Noir (Chile)

2. Villa Travignoli 2012 Chianti Rufina (Italy)
Flight 4

1. Bodegas Borsao 2013 Tres Picos Granacha (Spain)

2. Grand’arte 2012 Shiraz (Portugal)
Flight 5

1. Vina Cobos 2013 Felino Cabernet Sauvignon (Argentina)

WINE 101: Learn About Wine

Flight 1

1. Pewsey Vale 2015 Riesling (Australia)

Flight 2

1. Mayu 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Chile)

2. Foxglove 2014 Chardonnay (California)

Flight 3

1. Forrest 2012 Pinot Noir (New Zealand)

2. San Felice 2013 Chianti Classico (Italy)

Flight 4

1. Domaine Lafage 2014 Grenache (France)

2. Domaine Les Verrieres 2008 “Les Pierres Plantes” (France)

Flight 5

1. Catena 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Argentina)

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