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. Allow us to share it with you!

Tasting Sheets from Previous Wine 101 Classes

June 2019

Flight 1

1. Gunderloch 2017 Riesling Kabinett (Germany)

Flight 2

1. Kono 2018 Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)

2. Foxglove 2016 Chardonnay (California)

Flight 3

1. Hahn 2016 “HLH” Estate Grown Pinot Noir (California)

2. Borgo Scopeto 2015 Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Flight 4

1. Yves Cheron 2016 “Les Dentelles” Cotes du Rhone (France)

2. Terlato & Chapoutier 2015 Shiraz (Australia)

Flight 5

1. Luke 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington)

October 2018

Flight 1

1. Forge Cellars 2016 Riesling (Finger Lakes)

Flight 2

1. Nobilo Icon 2017 Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)

2. Lola 2016 Chardonnay (California)

Flight 3

1. Roco 2015 Pinot Noir (Oregon)

2. San Felice 2013 Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Flight 4

1. Chateau Pesquie 2015 Grenache (France)

2. Goss 2016 Shiraz (Australia)

Flight 5

1. Catena 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Argentina)

March 2017

Flight 1

1. Dr. Loosen 2004 Dry Riesling (Germany)

Flight 2

1. Karine Lauverjat 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (France)

2. Foxglove 2013 Chardonnay (California)

Flight 3

1. Hunter’s 2013 Pinot Noir (New Zealand)

2. Rocco di Cstagnoli 2012 Chianti Classico (Italy)
Flight 4

1. Bodegas Borsao 2012 Garnacha (Spain)

2. D’Arenberg 2012 Shiraz (Australia)

Flight 5

1. Concha Y Toro 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Chile)

February 2017

First Flight
1. Selbach Oster 2015 Riesling, Mosel (Germany)

Second Flight
1. Te Mata 2015 Sauvignon Blanc, Hawke’s Bay (New Zealand)

2. Gloria Ferrer 2014 Chardonnay, Carneros (California)

Third Flight
1. Quintay 2014 “Grand Reserve” Pinot Noir, Casablanca (Chile)

2. San Felice 2013 Sangiovese, Chianti (Italy)

Fourth Flight
1. Lelia 2014 Grenache, Carinena (Spain)

2. Andrew Murray 2014 “Tous Les Jours” Syrah, Santa Ynez (California)

Fifth Flight
1. Baron D’Ardeuil 2012 Buzet (France)

January 2017

Flight 1

1. Pfeffingen 2013 Dry Riesling (Germany)

Flight 2

1. Karine Lauverjat 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (France)

2. Rutini Vineyards 2013 Chardonnay (Argentina)

Flight 3

1. Ritual 2015 Pinot Noir (Chile)

2. Villa Travignoli 2012 Chianti Rufina (Italy)

Flight 4

1. Bodegas Borsao 2014 Garnacha (Spain)

2. Oliverhill 2013 Shiraz (Australia)

Flight 5

1. Ex Libris 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley, Washington)

Wine 101: Learn About Wine