Which Path of Circles Will You Follow on Your Personal Exploration of Wine
As you expand your understanding of wine and the options you have take a look at this infogram from Wine Folly. Think about flavors you like and then choose some wines to taste between classes. Let me know what you tried and what you like and did not like. I will do the same!
Click here to view Wine Folly’s website.
As you enter the world of wine and beverage this article may provide some insight into where we have been and where we are going…
The word “Sommelier” http://punchdrink.com/articles/why-is-the-word-sommelier-being-co-opted/
https://www.yahoo.com/health/that-glass-of-red-wine-may-not-be-as-good-for-your-110652814527.html
Interesting article that I thought we should read. Thoughts on this?
Which trend excites you? What trend to you want to learn more about?
Top Somms Predict Hot Wines, http://chicagoist.com/2015/01/13/top_somms_predict_the_hot_wine_tren.php
We were just talking about this, it is a compelling topic. What do you think?
Organic Wine: What is it? Toast Earth Day with Wine, Naturally
One year in the live of a vine in less than two minutes.
Useful facts about wine:
This is an article of the SLA in action. What do beverage laws mean to you?
http://www.drvino.com/2014/03/20/batali-bastianich-group-wine-suspension/
For the first time ever I tasted a sparking wine from Burgundy known as Cremant. The grapes were sourced mostly from the northern appellations of Burgundy which is relatively near the region of Champagne so there is a similar (definitely not the same) climatic conditions. Also, in Burgundy they grow the same wine grapes as Champagne (chardonnay and pinot noir as well as aligote which is not found in Champagne) so you would imagine a similar tasting wine, and to be honest there were many similarities.
Wine: Vitteaut-Alberti, Cremant de Bourgogne, Brut, Burgundy
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Aligote
Color: pale stray color with small vibrant but not abundant bubbles
Nose: floral and fruity with hints of apple
Taste: rich with light acidity similar to fuji apple.
This semester we are flipping our studies. Work will be done outside of our classroom in preparation for group discussion and activities in the classroom. See this infographic to better learn the process: Our Flipped Classroom
http://www.knewton.com/flipped-classroom/
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