Understanding Wine: A Totally Approachable Guide to Wine 101

🍷 Understanding Wine: A Totally Approachable Guide to Wine 101

Course Headline:

An Accessible, Fun, and Unpretentious Guide to the Basics of Wine - Presented by Sommelier Susan Connolly

Course Description:

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the vast world of wine? Do you yearn to enhance your appreciation for fine wines without the snobbery? Look no further! Our course, led by the esteemed sommelier Susan Connolly, is designed to demystify the wine experience for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

*Great course! The instructor is very knowledgeable and provided the class with history as well as taught us how to experience wine. We were able to review our knowledge as we tasted various wines. It was an awesome experience! I would love to take another course led by Susan! -Dr. Julia Chibbaro, Ph.D. Professor of Counselor Education – in-person student (UWG) in “Wine 101-Basics and Beyond”

*My husband and I took Susan’s wine course and liked it so much we took a second one. We learned about how different regions make their wines and how that affects the taste and quality of the wines. In the second course, we learned how to pair food with certain wines. We thoroughly enjoyed Susan’s class and style of teaching. Now we have knowledge about wine that we use on a regular basis. I highly recommend this class not only for the information one can learn but for the festive atmosphere Susan creates. It is definitely time well spent! – Megan Wooten, in-person student at The University of West Georgia

What You'll Learn:

Understanding the Basics:

• The Common Questions: We'll answer those burning questions you have about wine.
• Building Blocks of Wine: Get familiar with the fundamentals that shape every bottle.
• Become Wine Confident: Learn how to buy, store, serve, and savor wine like a pro!
• Great Wines Explained: Discover what makes certain wines stand out.
• Wine Descriptors: Learn the language of wine tasting and understand what those terms really mean.
• Serving Temperature & Glassware: Tips to ensure your wine tastes as intended.
• Tannins in Wine: Understand this key component that affects taste and texture.
• Terroir: Explore the concept that makes a place more than just a location for vines.
• Champagne & Oak Barrels: Get to the bottom of bubbles and barrel aging.
• Wine Taste Science: Learn what influences the flavors in your glass.
• Food & Wine Pairing: A comprehensive three-part lecture on enhancing your culinary experiences with wine.
• Restaurant Savvy: Tips on how to order wine like an expert, ensuring quality and value.
• Wine Opening Techniques: Master the art of opening a bottle of wine with ease.

Course Structure:

This course is crafted to be as engaging as it is informative, blending video lectures with dynamic visuals like infographics, illustrations, and music, complemented by talking head clips from Susan herself. The lectures are designed to be clear, encouraging, and most importantly, fun – all while sharing a glass (or two) of wine knowledge.

• Video Lectures: Informative, visually stimulating, and easy to follow.
• Interactive & Fun: Encouraged to learn at your own pace, with the added joy of wine tasting.
• Community Experience: Take this course with a friend or make new ones in the community!

Free Previews:

Don't just take our word for it – check out the lectures marked as Free Previews to get a taste of what you can expect from the full course experience.

Enroll Now and Elevate Your Wine Journey!

Dive into the world of wine with Susan Connolly's "Understanding Wine: A Totally Approachable Guide to Wine 101." Whether you're a novice or looking to refine your palate, this course is the perfect sip of knowledge you've been searching for.

🎓 Cheers to Learning! 🍷