Wine Essentials: The "Shape" of Wine
Academy - Wine Academy
with Tim Farrell
Wednesday 9/9 6:30pm
September is back-to-school month, and wine classes are back in session! For this start to the fall, we are presenting two classes that are a perfect introduction to wine appreciation. Whether you just getting into wine, or looking to brush up on the basics, Wine Essentials classes are a great survey of the whole wine world.
Tannins, acidity and alcohol are the fundamental chemical components of wine, and they combine in different ways to produce specific textures and "shapes" on your taste buds. CoolVines' Wine Director Tim Farrell will pour a variety of wines to illustrate essential descriptors such as "tannic," "crisp," "round," "light-bodied," "full-bodied," and much more. We will even tackle the most controversial and misused word in all of winedom, "DRY!" And as further proof of wine chemistry in action, we will pair some cheese and charcuterie with the wines to examine the interaction between food and wine. Join us!