What do blanc de noirs and blanc de blancs mean? Why is Champagne so much more expensive than Prosecco? And how does vintage bubbly differ from non-vintage?
Join Wine Educator Lorri Hambuchen as we taste and explore: how sparkling wine is made; styles of sparkling wine and popular regions; what makes true Champagne so special; sparkling terminology and general pairing of distinct foods.
It was known as the 1976 Judgment of Paris, a publicity stunt for a small wine school in Paris that would change the world of wine forever. There were only a handful of professionals, swirling, sipping and spitting their way through wines in a “blind tasting” of France versus California.
Join Wine Educator Lorri Hambuchen in a spirited tasting and exploration learning about the wines that would change the map for California’s future in the iconic tasting where California wines beat the best of France.
The Level 1 Award in Wines course includes one all day class. Students must attend the entire scheduled class.
Students register through The Wine Center and sit the exam at the Inn at Carnall Hall on the U of A Campus at the end of the class. A WSET certified instructor leads the course.
Successful candidates receive the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines.
Wine and food pairing: an art or a science? It’s both!
Join Wine Educator Lorri Hambuchen in an interactive course that allows you to discover why some marriages are magical, and others…not so much. You will explore how to identify, evaluate and make the most of the unique flavors, textures and aromas of a variety of wines and foods.
Most important, you’ll leave with the confidence you need to create satisfying – and oftentimes surprising – matches either for dinner, your next party, a grill out or just effortless enjoyment.
With over 5,000 different wine grape varieties growing around the world, only a dozen have risen to a status of being considered amazingly great. During this class, you’ll explore the basic profile of some of the world’s finest grapes and learn why some grapes make better wine than others.
You will also learn the common tasting techniques used by winemakers, sommeliers, critics and other professionals. Join Wine Educator Lorri Hambuchen for an evening of enjoyment and exploration!
You’ll taste like a pro in no time flat!
What do blanc de noirs and blanc de blancs mean? Why is Champagne so much more expensive than Prosecco? And how does vintage bubbly differ from non-vintage?
Join Wine Educator Lorri Hambuchen as we taste and explore: how sparkling wine is made; styles of sparkling wine and popular regions; what makes true Champagne so special; sparkling terminology and general pairing of distinct foods.
What do blanc de noirs and blanc de blancs mean? Why is Champagne so much more expensive than Prosecco? And how does vintage bubbly differ from non-vintage?
Join Wine Educator Lorri Hambuchen as we taste and explore: how sparkling wine is made; styles of sparkling wine and popular regions; what makes true Champagne so special; sparkling terminology and general pairing of distinct foods.
Master the complexities of Bordeaux. Know the important classifications, the collectible wines and the bargains. Taste the difference between wines from key areas and go behind the scenes of what makes this region unique in the world stage.
Join Wine Educator Lorri Hambuchen for an evening of enjoyment and exploration! You’ll become the expert in Bordeaux at your next dinner party!
The Level 1 Award in Wines course is a one-day all inclusive teaching environment.
Students register through The Wine Center and sit the exam at the Natchez Hills Winery in Nashville, TN on the same day as the class. A WSET certified instructor leads the course.
Successful candidates receive the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines.
A box lunch will be provided.
It was known as the 1976 Judgment of Paris, a publicity stunt for a small wine school in Paris that would change the world of wine forever. There were only a handful of professionals, swirling, sipping and spitting their way through wines in a “blind tasting” of France versus California.
Join Wine Educator Lorri Hambuchen in a spirited tasting and exploration learning about the wines that would change the map for California’s future in the iconic tasting where California wines beat the best of France.