The Professional World of Wine Course, CIA St. Helena July 18-21,2006
Coming up in July, California wine enthusiasts can take their wine education a little bit further. Hands on courses are great, and the Culinary Institute of America’s Greystone campus in St. Helena, CA is offering a 4 day crash course from July 18-21 for only $650 USD. What will be covered? From the website:
* Study how wine is made and how winemakers craft a style.
* Taste and evaluate wines as professionals do.
* Examine the definitions behind key tasting terms.
* Explore Napa Valley vineyards, talk with growers, and learn how viticultural techniques shape a wine’s flavor.
* Visit a Napa Valley winery to taste and discuss current winemaking techniques.
* Analyze the philosophies behind successful wine and food pairing and participate in strategic tastings to illustrate such pairings.
* Discover how the business of wine works, including wholesale and retail price structuring, basic media and promotional concepts, and the path wine takes from vineyard to the dining room table.
* Understand proper wine service and etiquette.
Looks pretty sweet. You can sign up here.
