CLASS
INFORMATION
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Eight Weeks - $400 Inclusive
Tutored Tastings - $45.00 to $85.00
Auditor Diploma - $45.00
Payments may be made via PayPal, eCheck, or credit card.
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*The monies raised through our classes and events are to sponsor a scholarship(s) at the college level for individuals studying viticulture, culinary or other related subjects. We appreciate your support through like-kind donations or monies applicable to our cause.
CLASS SCHEDULE
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Our Diploma Series is a semester of classes that provide our graduates with a comprehensive understanding of wine from its history to its structure.
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Sample CWC Diploma |
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QUESTIONS
What is a Tutored Tasting ?
ANSWER -
What is a Wine Class?
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Week #1 |
WHAT IS WINE? |
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Overview - Books - Study Guides - Wine Journal - Sample Quiz/Essay |
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Categories of Wine - Sparkling, Table - Dessert/Fortified |
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A Year in the Life of a Vineyard |
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The World of Wine - Globally |
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The Evolution of Modern Wine |
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Wine and Weather - Vintages |
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International Grapes - Regional Grapes |
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HOMEWORK - At least 30 minutes a day study time for subject matter. Essay on "Why Study Wine?" write for 30 minutes - Vocabulary answers - Answer take home quiz. |
Week #2 |
THE THEORY OF SENSORY EVALUATION |
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The Common Working Model for all our Senses |
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Pitfalls in Wine Tasting |
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Learning Wine Odors |
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Improving Odor Memory |
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Wine Aroma Wheel |
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Varietal Aroma |
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In Mouth Impressions |
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HOMEWORK - At least 30 minutes a day study time for subject matter - Essay - "Compare Aroma and Bouquet"/take home quiz - vocabulary answers. |
Week #3 |
DECODING THE WINE LABEL |
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Wine Labels and the Law |
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Protecting Taxes - IRS |
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Protecting Consumers - FAA |
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Appellation of Origin - Sense of Place |
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Wine Class or Type |
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HOMEWORK - At least 30 minutes a day study time for subject matter - Essay - "Why is a Wine Label important for a Consumer?" Take home quiz - vocabulary answers |
Week #4 |
BUILDING A WINE VOCABULARY |
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Wine Terms - Pronunciation |
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Descriptors |
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Balance between Acidity and Tannin |
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Aging Definitions |
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Olfactory(Smell) - Tactile(taste) |
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Old World Terms vs New World Terms |
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HOMEWORK - At least 30 minutes a day study time for subject matter - Essay - "Compare and Contrast Acids and Tannins" Take home quiz - Vocabulary answers. |
Week #5 |
ORDERING WINE IN A RESTAURANT - PURCHASING WINE IN A GROCERY STORE / WINE SHOP |
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The Role of a Sommelier |
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Restaurant Beverage Headings |
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Prices/Ratings |
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Internet-Auctions-En Primeur |
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Value Wines - Second Pressings/Bottling |
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When to send a wine back |
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HOMEWORK - At least 30 minutes a day study time for subject matter - Essay - "Why Drink Wine with Food?" Take home quiz - Vocabulary Answers |
Week #6 |
REVIEW - STUDY SESSION - FIELD TRIP - GROCERY STORE / WINE STORE |
Week #7 |
REVIEW - ESSAYS - QUIZES - VOCABULARY |
Week #8 |
EXAM - TIMED |
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80 MULTIPLE CHOICE- 20 VOCABULARY MATCH |
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ONE 30 MINUTE WRITTEN ESSAY |
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Pass 80% - Extra Credit question 5 points. |
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FALL/WINTER CLASSES :: BEGINNING DATE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, 2019
Evening Classes - 6:30 (check-in 6:15) until 8 p.m.
Fragrance Free - Please
SESSION LOCATIONS TBA
Reservations and Information - Payment in Advance to guarantee a seat
info@carolinawineclub.com – www.CarolinaWineClub.com
Individual Class - $45.00 Each Series of 6 Classes $250.00
Classes are seated, includes wines in Riedel Stemware and syllabus
**SERIES I**
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Session I (Tuesday, September 10th, 2019)
INTRODUCING BORDEAUX WINES - A REVIEW
Session II (Tuesday, September 17th, 2019)
GREAT VINEYARDS AND WINEMAKERS
Session III(Tuesday, September 24th, 2019)
MAKING TABLE WINES - THE OVERALL PROCESS
Session IV (Tuesday, October 1st, 2019)
THE VINEYARD SYSTEM - ECONOMIC VS GREEN
Session V (Tuesday, October 8th, 2019)
A LITTLE ITALY AND MORE
Session VI (Tuesday, October 15th, 2019)
VARIETAL PROFILES OF THE BIG 8 GRAPES
**SERIES II**
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Session I (Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019)
WITCHY SCARY WINES OF HALLOWEEN
Session II (Tuesday, October 29nd, 2019)
READING AND UNDERSTANDING WINE LABELS
Session III (Tuesday, November 5th, 2019)
TERROIR OF NAPA VALLEY AND BEYOND
Session IV (Tuesday, November 12th, 2019)
THE SLEEK WINES OF BEAUNE
Session V (Tuesday, November 19th, 2019)
CHAMPAGNE SHERRY AND PORT
Session VI (Tuesday, November 26th, 2019)
COGNAC - ARMAGNAC - CASSIS
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CHRISTMAS PARTY 'CHAMPAGNE JAM' - DATE TBA
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