WTE001 - Wine the Experience: Foundations of Wine Appreciation

 

Whether you're a wine enthusiast, work in hospitality, or are simply curious about the art of wine, this course offers you a solid foundation in one of the world’s most captivating subjects. Together, we’ll explore how wine lives at the crossroads of art and science, connects people and places, and weaves its way into culture across the globe.

The following 4 minute video is the Introduction that the student views within the self-paced, online course when getting started.

Savor a curated selection of 7 wines from across the globe, each thoughtfully paired with "grab-and-go" bites or inspired recipes to elevate your pairing experience.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a working knowledge of:

  • Wine styles and the basics of wine appreciation

  • Sensory evaluation and how your own senses shape the wine experience

  • Key concepts in grape growing and viticultural practices

  • Winemaking techniques and how they influence distinctive styles

  • The essential link between wine and food—including foundational pairing principles

Best of all, we’ll help you unlock the sensory tools you already have, so you can experience wine in a more meaningful and personal way. I’m thrilled to be on this journey with you. So let’s raise a glass and step into the world of wine—here’s to being here.

Class Topics/Outline

  • Glass 1: Wine Fundamental

  • Glass 2: Enology

  • Glass 3: Viticulture pt. 1

  • Glass 4: Viticulture pt. 2

  • Glass 5: Wine Composition and Chemistry

 
 
 

Coming Soon:

Adventure with us to Italy in Wine the Experience 002:

Italy: Wine and Travel

 
 
 

Natchez Food and Wine Festival, Natchez, MS July 25, 2025

Thanks for enjoying and appreciating good wine and food pairings with me in Natchez. See the wine profiles and brownie recipe below. Go grab a bottle from your local retailer and enjoy!

  1. Sparkling Chenin Blanc, 2024, Babylonstoren, Western Cape, South Africa

    Paired with Goat Cheese and Pistachios and a light drizzle of Honey

  2. Babel (Red Blend), 2023, Babylonstoren, Western Cape, South Africa

    Paired with Blackberry & Spice, Dark Chocolate Brownies (see recipe below)