CUL-41 — Fundamentals of Exploring Wine

Prerequisite: None.

Description: An Introduction to the characteristics of different wine families, the varietals within each family and the characteristics of each varietal. Learn the history and how wine is made by today's wine makers. Learn how the climate, topography and geography of a region and even the individual vineyard affects the wine it produces. Learn to identify the specific characteristics of each wine varietal and to distinguish between different varietals. Learn to read a wine label and choose the best varietals and desired characteristics to compliment any food being served. Learn to sample wines to distinguish the numerous characteristics between varietals. 36 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)