CLASSES OFFERED

Wine 101: A Brief Introduction

Wine Fundamentals & Etiquette Join us at Sun Singer as we de-mystify the world of wine. Wine 101 will introduce you to the everyday pleasures of wine. We will begin this interactive class by discussing the various approaches to wine. We'll cover some of the basic wine terminology and flavor components of wine. We'll also talk about where wine comes from, how it is made and the characteristics of the 7 basic wine grape varieties as well as tasting the wines. Class is scheduled to last 2 hours. However, the Question & Answer time at the end of the prepared class has been known to last an additional hour as Brian likes to answer all of the participants’ questions. After this introduction you'll feel more comfortable with the 'language' of wine, ordering wine in a restaurant and how to explain what you want from a wine when choosing one in the store. With any luck you'll be on the road to a lifetime of enjoyment in a world of wine! Sign up today by calling Sun Singer at 351-1115.

Wine Varietal Characteristics Sheets 

Wine 102: Wine Evaluation & Terminology

Do you read tasting notes and wonder how they can be so specific? Do you want to be able to put into words what you taste? If so, this seminar is for you! Join us at Sun Singer as we continue to de-mystify the world of wine. Wine 102 will show you the tasting process and help you develop a style of wine talk. We'll expand on the basic wine terminology and flavor components of wine taught in Wine 101. We will discuss how wines are rated and explain several systems. There will be handouts on a wine rating system and a listing of wine words. The final part of the seminar will focus on developing your own personal wine language. We strongly suggest that you have previously attended Sun Singer's Wine 101. Wine 102 will assume a basic knowledge of wine varietals, wine terminology and tasting technique. Sign up today by calling Sun Singer at 351-1115.

Deductive Tasting Form - White Wines 

Deductive Tasting Form - Red Wines 

Glossary of Wine Terms 

Wine Rating System Information 

Wine Notes - Blank

Wine 103: Pairing Wine With Food

These days you're more likely to hear food and wine pairing suggestions than hard and fast rules. There's considerable room for experimentation and expression of your own personality in pairing food and wine. A basic understanding of the food, the wine and how the components and flavors in each interact can make it easy to find a successful and greatly increase the chances of finding an exciting synergy between wine and food. Food and wine pairing is a highly subjective and inexact process. The old rules - primarily red wine with red meat and white wine with fish and poultry - don't take into consideration the complexity of today's multi-ethnic and subtly flavored foods and the corresponding wide range of wines from around the world that are now conveniently available to almost everyone. Sign up today by calling Sun Singer at 351-1115.

Custom Class or Tasting

We'll be glad to tailor a class or tasting specifically for your group. For more information call us at 351-1115 and ask for Brian.

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