Previous seminars
Spring 2008
Getting to Know Wine
March 27, 6:30-8:30, $30.00
This session promises to be unpretentious and down to earth. A guided tasting of six wines will help attendees increase their individual understanding of how to taste wine and more accurately describe it. Many misconceptions will be clarified and participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, and identify their personal tastes.
The Aroma Wheel
April 24, 6:30-8:30, $35.00
This session is limited to 50 participants.
It is a well known fact that the majority of our ability to perceive flavor comes from our sense of smell; so much so, that the science of smell as it pertains to wine is essential to our understanding and appreciation of wine. In this session attendees will utilize UC Davis Professor Ann Noble's Aroma Wheel as a guide to understanding and finding fragrance and subsequent taste in their glass of wine.
SEMINAR CANCELLED!
From the Earth to the Table
May 22, 6:30-8:30, $30.00
Discover what everyone in the wine industry believes is one of Washington's greatest assets – its Terroir. The very idiosyncrasies making one vineyard unique from another are also making one wine taste different from the other, and it is a science in the world of wine. Learn the differences between Organic, Biodynamic and Sustainable agriculture as it pertains to the growing of grapes. Attendees will also be guided through a tasting of wines with focus to the unique qualities attributed to where the grapes were grown.
Fall 2008
Understanding the Tasting of Wine
Sept. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $25.00
This class will introduce you to the fundamentals of tasting and understanding wine. Linda Moran, Vine to Wine radio host and long-time wine educator, will guide attendees through a tasting of wines. Linda will define wine terminology and increase your understanding of the differences between the wines. No matter what your level of knowledge, this class is for anyone who wishes to understand and describe wines more accurately.
Washington Geologic History & Wine
Oct. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $30.00
Join Alan Busacca, a WSU Professor emeritus and famed geologist, as he introduces you to the geologic history of Washington and its influence upon the wine industry. Professor Busacca is the author of the PBS television program "Get the Dirt on Washington Wine" and is the geologist responsible for gaining American Viticulture Area recognition of many Washington AVA's, including Red Mountain and Wahluke Slope. Following the presentation, Alan and winemaker Robert Smasne will guide attendees through a tasting, comparison, and discussion of barrel samples and finished wines from different growing areas in the state of Washington. This is your opportunity to taste and recognize the differences with guidance from two of the foremost experts in their fields.
Holiday Entertaining with Wine
Nov. 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $25.00
Linda Moran and some of her favorite winemakers will share their signature holiday recipes and, of course, the wines to pair with them. Attendees will receive recipes and be able to taste two of Linda's favorite holiday "spiced wine" recipes as well as the wines recommended by the panelists.
Wine Education & Consulting
Linda Moran (509) 735-7865
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