Experiencing Wine: Lessons for the Enthusiastic Beginner

Dr. Elizabeth Tomasino, assistant professor of enology at OSU, is offering a four-part, comprehensive program in wine tasting and evaluation aimed for the enthusiastic beginner. 
This workshop is designed for the individual who enjoys drinking wine but also seeks more experience in wine evaluation from an expert's point of view.  You may use your new experience in wine tasting at a restaurant, tasting room, or even with friends! 
Each two-hour session will include an introduction to the topic, a brief lecture, an information packet and specific examples or standards for tasting. The second hour of the session provides a range of wines chosen to highlight the subject being discussed.

The program is divided into four sessions:

July 30, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
An introduction to wine
Wine tasting: Discovering wine styles

August 6, 6:30-8:30 PM
Taste & mouth feel of wine
Wine tasting: Understanding balance and the role of acids and tannins in wine

August 13, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Wine aroma
Wine tasting: Varietal wines

August 20, 6:30-8:30 PM
Wine spoilage
Wine tasting: Faults in wine

Participants learn about wine tasting and gain exposure to a range of wines and wine styles from around the world. Refreshments will be provided at each session and each participant will receive two Riedel Oregon Pinot Noir glasses.

Location: Room 238 Wiegand Hall, OSU

Registration Fee: $250 -(10% Discount Available for OSU Faculty & Staff)
Register by July 22!
Space is limited to 25 participants. It is not possible to sign up for individual sessions.

Registration is a two step process. Click here to be redirected to a webform. After the webform you will be prompted for your credit card.    For more information, contact Danielle Gabriel ([email protected]).