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THE WINE PROGRAM
Introduction & White Wines of Italy, Spain & Portugal Monday, Sept. 17, 2018
Basic facts about grapes, fermentation and wines. Definitions and classifications. How to open a bottle. The art of tasting. Tasting of Italian and Iberian wines, young and old.
White Wines of France Monday, Sept. 24, 2018
Unique Gallic methods, traditions and laws have established the criteria for quality in fine table wines. How the appellation d origine controlee guarantees authenticity. Meaning of chateau and estate bottling. Understanding the label. Tasting of white wines of the Loire, Chablis, and some of the great white wines of Burgundy, Bordeaux and Sauternes.
White Wines of Austria, Alsace, Germany & Hungary Monday, Oct. 1, 2018
Austria, Alsace and Germany produce differently styled wines from the same or similar grapes. Austrian, Alsace and German wine catagories defined and explained. Terms on labels defined. Tasting of Austrian, Alsace and the famous wines of the Moselle and Rhine river regions of Germany. Finally, a tasting of the sweet Tokaji Aszu wine of Hungary.
White Wines of the United States Monday, Oct. 15, 2018
The history and production of white wines on the North American continent. A look at grapes: vitis vinifera and vitis labruscana species and hybrids. The use of varietal labeling. Tasting of California, New York and white table wines from other states.
Champagne & Sparkling Wines - "Stars in a Glass!" Monday, Oct. 22, 2018
A study of soils and their effect on grapes. The unique methods involved in the production of this famous luxury beverage. Tasting of vintage and non-vintage wines, bottle fermented and bulk process, French Champagne and sparkling wines of other countries, such as Spain, Germany, Italy, Australia, and the United States.
Roses & the Wines of the Southern Hemisphere Monday, Oct. 29, 2018
What determines a good vintage year, and how these factors affect the wines. A tasting and discussion of Rose wines and both red and white wines from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and wines from South America. A practice blind tasting. Historical and geographical background. Varying production methods from region to region discussed. Characteristics of the wines. How the skills and methods of the winemaker determine the final quality of the wine. Tasting of typical wines of these regions.
Red Wines of Italy, Spain & Portugal Monday, Nov. 5, 2018
Historical and geographical background. Varying production methods from region to region discussed. Characteristics of the wines. How the skills and methods of the winemaker determine the final quality of the wine. Tasting of typical wines of these regions.
Red Wines of the United States and Aromatized Wines Monday, Nov. 12, 2018
Characteristics of grapes and methods that produce both premium and inexpensive red wines from the major wine regions of the United States. Introduction to vermouths and other aromatized wines. Storage, care and service of wine. Tasting of U.S. red table and of European aromatized wines.
Red Wines of France Monday, Nov. 19, 2018
France has set the standard of excellence for red wines. Fundamental characteristics of the Burgundy, Rhone Valley and Bordeaux wines. The differences among the regional, Premier and Grand Cru wines in Burgundy and the 1855 classification of Bordeaux wines. Tasting of French wines, both from shippers and from chateaux and domaines.
Sherry, Porto & Other Fortified Wines Monday, Nov. 26, 2018
Alternatives to the cocktail. Investigation of the areas where produced. Methods and grapes used in their production. Tasting of representative fortified wines. Demonstration of decanting of older vintage Porto. Final wine-tasting exam.
Classes are weekly, 7:15 to 9:30 PM
Fall 2019 classes begin September 9th.
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Industry regognized Wine Program Certificate awarded on completion.
Make checks payable to the "Wine & Spirits Program" and mail to 54 Continental Ave., Forest Hills, NY 11375. Tuition must be received before classes start. Please print, cut out and mail this form to Harriet Lembeck, 54 Continental Ave., Forest Hills, NY 11375.
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