Wine Tasting 101 with John Tato

Discover the fascinating world of wine with our Wine 101 course. Designed for beginners, this course will guide you through the essentials of wine, from grape to glass. We will cover the basics of wine tasting, including how to properly taste wine, identify aromas and flavors and you will learn about the different types of wines, key grape varieties, and the major wine regions around the globe. Whether you’re a casual wine drinker or just getting into studying the world of wine, this course is your gateway to a deeper understanding and enjoyment of wine. You’ll get a chance to taste five wines:

Wine 1: German Riesling (sweetness, acid, aromatics, neutral winemaking) – Riesling Gunderloch Fritz, Germany

Wine 2: Oaked Chardonnay (influence of oak, ripeness, body) – Montes Alpha Chardonnay, Chile 

Wine 3: Pinot Noir (influence of oak, tannin) – The Dampt Family Bourgogne Épineuil, Burgundy, France 

Wine 4: Cabernet Sauvignon  (tannin, body) – Brutocao Family Vineyard, California, Mendocino

Wine 5: Sauvignon Blanc- Gaspard, Loire Valley, Central France