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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Check in at 6:15 *
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Wine Shop
2442 Park Road
Charlotte, NC 28203
www.thewineshops.net
Westye Groups Showroom
127 W. Worthington Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28203
www.westyegroupse.com
Eight Weeks - $300 Inclusive
Tutor - $25.00 +
Attendance - $35.00
Auditor Diploma - $40.00
Auditor Diploma – Intermediate - $45.00
Tutor Tasting - $150.00 +
Attendance - $175.00
Payments may be made via credit card, check, money order or cash. To register for a class or session, fill out our registration form, print it out and mail it and your payment information to us at:
Carolina Wine Club
PO Box 6064
Charlotte, NC 28207
*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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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 |
| 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. |
TBA
FALL/WINTER CLASSES BEGINNING SEPT 13 - 2011
Evening Classes - 6:30 (check-in 6:15) until 8 p.m. Fragrance Free - Please
SESSION LOCATIONS: Wine Shop –2442 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28203
Westye Showroom – Design Center- 127 West Worthington Ave #104, 28203
Reservations and Information - Payment in Advance to guarantee a seat
704-344-8027 - info@carolinawineclub.com – www.CarolinaWineClub.com
Individual Class - $35.00 Each Series of 6 Classes $175.00
Classes are seated, includes wines in Riedel Stemware and syllabus
**SERIES I** FALL
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Session 1 – September 13 Tuesday
INTRODUCING BORDEAUX WINES - A REVIEW
Session II – September 20 Tuesday
GREAT VINEYARDS AND WINEMAKERS
Session III – September 27 Tuesday
MAKING TABLE WINES - THE OVERALL PROCESS
Session IV – October 4 - Tuesday
THE VINEYARD SYSTEM - ECONOMIC VS GREEN
Session V – October 11 - Tuesday
A LITTLE ITALY AND MORE
Session VI – October 18 - Tuesday
VARIETAL PROFILES OF THE BIG 8 GRAPES - Guest Speaker - Steven King
**SERIES II**
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Session I – October 25 - Tuesday
WITCHIE SCAREY WINES OF HOLLOWEEN
Session II – November 8 Tuesday
READING AND UNDERSTANDING WINE LABELS
Session III – November 18 Tuesday
LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON AND BEYOND - Guest Speaker - Andrew Leach
Session IV – November 29 Tuesday
THE SLEEK WINES OF BEAUNE - Guest Speaker
Session V – December 6 Tuesday
CHAMPAGNE SHERRY AND PORT
Session VI – December 13 Tuesday
COGNAC - AMRMAGNAC - CASSIS
CHRISTMAS PARTY - DECEMBER 18
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