Los Angeles Wine-Mike Farwell's Wine Classes (Red Wine Oct 17, White Wine Nov 14) Introduction

All wine classes are taught by Mike Farwell

After many years in the wine bar and wine business, Mike

brings a fresh down to earth view of wine as a beverage.

Although wine at its best may be considered an art, it is one

that’s available to everyone and every pocket book.

Introduction to wine Part IB

October 17 (Friday) 6:30 PM

Introduction to wine Part IA

November 14 (Friday) 6:30 PM

BOTH CLASSES $95.00

FALL WINE CLASSES (First session) IIA

The Introduction Wine Classes

(1) First we’ll Explore the varietals, starting with white wines;

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Riesling, Gewurztraminer,

Chenin Blanc, and more

(2) We’ll Explore the wine regions in depth;

Sonoma, Napa, Santa Barbara, Oregon, Washington, Bordeaux, Burgundy, The Rhône, The

Loire, Champagne, Alsace, Piemonte, Tuscany, Rioja, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Marlborough,

Stellenbosch and more. (don’t worry you won’t be tested)

(3) We’ll discuss how to make great wine, and what goes on in the bottle.

(4) Why is one wine 75 points and another on 100 points? Are ratings necessary and how do

effect what we buy and why.

(5) Wine Cellaring & storage, wine buying and collecting. Can you make money on wine?

(6) Everything you need to know to have fun with good to great white wine.

(7) We’ll take a trip to *Ste Rita Hills and meet the winemakers and learn first hand the way

each one approaches his or her wines. (* not included, we will let you know the price of the trip)

FALL WINE CLASSES (Second session) IIB

The Introduction Wine Classes

(1) Now we’ll Explore the red varietals;

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah (Shiraz), Grenache, Sangiovese,

Nebbiolo, Malbec, Anglianico, Tempranillo, and more.

(2) We’ll go inside the worlds wine regions in depth, concentrating on what you want to know;

Sonoma, Napa, Santa Barbara, Oregon, Washington, Bordeaux, Burgundy, The Rhône, The

Loire, Piemonte, Tuscany, Sicilia, Campania, Rioja, and more. (you may be tested)

(3) We’ll discuss how to make great wine, and what goes on in the bottle.

(4) Why is one wine 75 points and another on 100 points? Are ratings necessary and how do

effect what we buy and why. learn how to be more accurate with your scores.

(5) Wine Cellaring & storage, wine buying and collecting.

(6) Everything you need to know to have fun with good to great red wine.

(7) We’ll take a trip to *Ste Rita Hills and meet the winemakers and learn first hand the way

each one approaches his or her wines. (* we will let you know the price of the trip)

(8) We won’t forget the great fortified wines at the end!

* wines for both sessions will be examples of those being discussed

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