Upcoming Semester
5-Week Courses -
SUMMER 2008
THE BASICS-A
The CWS Basics Course is aimed at those either just developing their interest in wines or for those who need a good review (it is offered every semester).
$180 per person
CLASS 1: How grapegrowing and winemaking affect wine styles and flavors plus the art & technique of winetasting.
CLASS 2: This session covers the major types of red wines (fruity vs. mellow, drinkable now vs. later, etc.).
CLASS 3: Major types of white & rosé wines (Chardonnays with & without oak, the "off-drys", dessert wines, etc.).
CLASS 4: Dry, medium and sweet fortified wines concentrating upon Ports & Sherries.
CLASS 5: Champagne & sparkling wines
-- from inexpensive "Bulk Process" bubblies to French
Champagne.
This course will take place at 404 Wine Bar (2850 N Southport: enter through Jack's) starting at 5:30 PM on Monday, July 7th and ending Monday, August 4th. Sessions last approximately 90 minutes There is lot and street parking (church lot at Oakdale and Southport).
THE BASICS-B
The CWS Basics Course is aimed at those either just developing their interest in wines or for those who need a good review (it is offered every semester).
$180 per person
CLASS 1: How grapegrowing and winemaking affect wine styles and flavors plus the art & technique of winetasting.
CLASS 2: This session covers the major types of red wines (fruity vs. mellow, drinkable now vs. later, etc.).
CLASS 3: Major types of white & rosé wines (Chardonnays with & without oak, the "off-drys", dessert wines, etc.).
CLASS 4: Dry, medium and sweet fortified wines concentrating upon Ports & Sherries.
CLASS 5: Champagne & sparkling wines -- from inexpensive "Bulk Process" bubblies to French Champagne.
This course will take place at 404 Wine Bar (2850 N Southport: enter through Jack's) starting at 1:30 PM on Saturday, July 12th and ending Saturday, August 9th. Sessions last approximately 90 minutes There is lot and street parking (church lot at Oakdale and Southport).
This Intermediate course takes up where #1 left off, The Basics having been covered. It will focus on the nearly 3 dozen grape varieties which are distinct enough to produce interesting wines.
$210 per person
CLASS 1: "Crisp & Light Whites"- Sauvignon blanc, Sémillon, Melon, Cortese, Grüner Veltliner and Viura. Great aperitif wines or wines to go with lighter meals / first courses.
CLASS 2: "Perfumed & Gutsy Reds"- Pinot noir & Gamay plus Syrah, Petite Sirah, Nebbiolo, Grenache & Barbera. Both ends of the spectrum: lighter, more summertime reds versus definite winter-fare mates.
CLASS 3: "Fruity/Floral Whites"- White Riesling, Chenin blanc, Muscat, Gewürztraminer and others. Classic anytime wines, some with a trace of sweetness
CLASS 4: "Clarety Reds - Cabernet (Sauvignon & franc), Merlot, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Malbec and Tempranillo. The Cabs & Merlot are perfect with steaks with the rest pairing well with grilled food or Mediterranean dishes.
CLASS 5: "Richer & Woody Whites" - Chardonnay, Pinots blanc & gris, Aligoté, Viognier, Marsanne & Roussanne. Classic dry whites: some oaky some not, but all full of flavor.
This Varietals course will take place at 404 Wine Bar (2856 N Southport --enter through Jack's) starting at 8:00 PM on Monday, July 7th and ending Monday, August 4th. Sessions last approximately 90 minutes There is lot parking.
Students who sign up for this course will receive a free copy of The Vineyard Handbook: Appellations, Maps and Statistics (see the "Great New Book" page on this site)
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# 3: California & The Pacific Northwest
(An Intermediate Level Course)
These courses are for those who wish an in-depth study of a specific country (a different country is offered every semester). The Basics course or an equivalent is suggested as a prerequisite).
$260 per person
CLASS 1: Background, wine laws & nomenclature plus a survey of the wines most Americans actually drink.
CLASS 2: The Northwest: Oregon, Washington and Idaho -- winemaking to a different beat. Fine Pinots, Rieslings, Cabs, Syrahs, bubblies, etc.
CLASS 3: Deals with the "Other" California: the Southern Coast, the Lodi/Delta area and the Sierra Foothills. See how old vines and cheap land prices affect wine value. This is basically red wine territory.
CLASS 4: Covers "Undiscoverd Land" to many who only go north from San Francisco: Monterey, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz et al. Refined mountain and valley Pinots and Chardonnays, punchy Zins and Rhône-style reds and whites.
CLASS 5: Covers the wines of the most high profile areas in the US -- Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties. Classic mid-valley Napa Cabs, Sonoma Pinots, Carneros Chardonnays, Viognier, Syrah, Zinfandel and other stylish examples.
This course will take place at 404 Wine Bar (2856 N Southport--enter through Jack's) starting at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, July 8th through Tuesday, August 5th. Sessions last approximately 90 minutes There is lot and street parking (church lot at Southport & Oakdale).
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To reserve seats, about missed classes, and other important info.
Your seat will be reserved upon receipt of payment (online, by cash or by check).
If you pay by check, please send it to the address at the bottom of this page. Put your telephone number on your check(s) for confirmation purposes. You must be at least 21 years of age to attend. No refunds for the SUMMER 2008 semester's courses after July 4th, 2008.
Course fees cover wines sampled, handouts & the use of proper glassware.
Missed classes may be made up at no charge the next time the same course is offered provided CWS is given sufficient notice of intent to attend and there is space available.
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