During this online course you will learn about the wine industry and grape varietals. You will open the magical world of wine ingredients. Learn how to pair wine with food to make wine preferences easier based on the limited choice from your local supermarket or wine shop. Our wine expert will reveal the philosophies of wine production behind the big brands to understand the quality of wine whether you are a passionate wine collector or a simple wine appreciator.
Module 1: Grape varieties
White grapes
Black grapes
Red grapes
Hybrid grapes
Module 2: Winemaking
Planting
Harvesting
Crushing
Primary fermentation
Pressing
Secondary fermentation
Blending
Filtration
Module 3: Wine varieties
Red wine
White wine
Blends
Rose
Sparkling wines
Module 4: Why are there so many wine varieties?
Factors that influence style
Factors that influence quality
Factors that influence price
Module 5: Wine regions
France
Italy
Spain
South America
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
USA
Module 6: Wine tasting process
Vertical vs. horizontal tastings
Sight
Smell
Taste
Wine tasting etiquette
Scoring wine
Module 7: What to look for in your wine
Balance
Complexity and character
Concentration
Finish
Faults
Module 8: Wine pairings
Purpose of wine pairings
Classic pairings
Effect of poor pairing
Module 9: How to serve wine/ wine etiquette
Opening a bottle of wine
Saving a bottle from a broken cork
Proper pouring
Table Manners
Using the right glass
Module 10: Proper wine storage
How external variables affect wine
Light whites and sparkling wines
Medium-bodied whites and light-bodied reds
Full-bodies whites and medium-bodies reds
Full-bodied reds
