Westchester Wine School

Fall 2010 Schedule of Classes
prices listed at the end to register, buy a gift certificate, or for information call the Westchester Wine School at 914-478-5197 or email nedtowle@westchesterwineschool.com
5 Courses to Choose From – also, classes may be taken individually
The World of Wine Your Best Survey of Wine, for Beginners, Intermediates & Enthusiasts
6 Mondays:	September 27:	Wine 101: The Principal Grape Varieties and Wine Regions of the World: an essential overview of the eight principal red and white grape varieties and the famous regions from which they come
	October 4:	All about Tasting Wine - Sensory Evaluation Part I: How to taste and what we taste: identifying tastes and texture in wine: sweetness, acidity, bitterness, tannin and alcohol
	October 18:	All about Tasting Wine - Sensory Evaluation Part II: Identifying aromas, bouquets, flavors, and wine styles
	October 25:	The Wines of France: the regions, grapes, and wines of the world's most important wine country
	November 1:	The Wines of Italy and Spain: the most fun, varied, and, next to France, the most important wine countries in Europe
	November 8:	The Wines of the USA: California, Oregon, Washington and New York - our formidable entries into the world of wine - the regions, grapes and wines that make these states famous

New This Fall: Wine 101 & 102
2 Saturdays	November 20	2-5 PM, $115 - Wine 101:Tasting, Savoring & Talking about Wine: all about sensory experiences and the words to describe what our nose and palate tell us
	December 4	2-5 PM, $115 - Wine 102: The World’s Major Wine Varieties and Regions: a three-hour overview of the most important grape varieties and wine regions of the world

Classic Wine Regions of the World Taste the wines and learn about the history, terroir, and personalities that have made these regions among the most famous in the world.
6 Tuesdays:	October 5:	France's Southern Rhone Valley - Châteauneuf du Pape, Tavel, and Beaumes de Venise: these regions produce some of the most distinctive and famous wines of this area
	October 12:	France's Loire Valley - Touraine and Anjou: the heart of the Loire Valley and its distinctive red, white, rosé, sparkling and sweet wines
	October 19:	Tuscany - Chianti Classico, Montalcino, Maremma: taste and learn about the famous Super Tuscans, Chianti Classicos and Brunellos
	October 26:	Southern Italy - Campania: one of Italy’s most important, and least well-known, wine regions
	November 9	Portugal - The Douro Valley: fascinating and unique, this home of Port is now also producing outstanding, unfortified red and white table wines
	November 16	Northern Spain – Rioja, Priorato, Rias Baixas: three of Spain’s most acclaimed and varied wine regions

Food and Wine Pairing Dinners Hosted by Ned Towle A five-course dinner with matching wines, this event pleases the palate and engages the mind as the Hilton Executive Chef and WWS Director Ned Towle answer questions about the preparation of the food and the wine pairings. Fee is $97.50 per evening, all inclusive.
Thursdays:	October 7:	French Cuisine & Wines
	November 4:	American Cuisine & Wines

Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) Training Course Intensive certification training for people working in, or thinking of working in, the food and beverage industry… and for super-enthusiastic students of wine. Exam and Certification are issued by the Society of Wine Educators.
9 Wednesdays:	Sept. 22, 29; Oct. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 1.
Time:	7:00 - 10:00 PM
Tuition:	$895 ($825 for WWS graduates, people currently working in the food and beverage industry. A $60 discount is available for those who join the Society of Wine Educators.)

Cost of Wine Appreciation Classes unless otherwise noted
	one class $85 two classes (10% discount) $150 four classes (15% discount) $290 six classes (20% discount) $410
Note Classes take place at the Hilton Rye Town , 699 Westcheser Ave, Rye Brook, NY 10573 all classes are from 7:30 – 9:30 PM, unless otherwise indicated no one under 21 is allowed 8 to 10 wines are served each evening colorful and useful maps and informational handout are provided refunds of deposits will be given up to two weeks in advance of a class credit for a future class will be given up to two days in advance of a class Gift Certificates may be for specific classes or the gift recipient may pick and choose his or her classes with open-ended Gift Certificates, recipients must alert the School one week in advance of attending a class

Fall 2010 Schedule of Classes

The World of Wine

Your Best Survey of Wine, for Beginners, Intermediates & Enthusiasts

New This Fall: Wine 101 & 102

Classic Wine Regions of the World

Taste the wines and learn about the history, terroir, and personalities that have made these regions among the most famous in the world.

Food and Wine Pairing Dinners Hosted by Ned Towle

A five-course dinner with matching wines, this event pleases the palate and engages the mind as the Hilton Executive Chef and WWS Director Ned Towle answer questions about the preparation of the food and the wine pairings. Fee is $97.50 per evening, all inclusive.

Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) Training Course

Intensive certification training for people working in, or thinking of working in, the food and beverage industry… and for super-enthusiastic students of wine. Exam and Certification are issued by the Society of Wine Educators.

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