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Since taking this class i have learned much about wine,  but the thing that i got out of this class that will stay with me is the tastings. The way to taste a wine and appreciate it as a whole nut just as a drink. The different element that go into making the wine and the way the wine alters food. That is the crazy part, regardless if the food comes out amazing the wine can alter its taste and there fore make food taste bad. Wine can be a part of a whole, and the whole being the meal itself, not only do you cook wit hthe wine but you can throw a glass into the meal and enhance all the flavors and in between dishes to cleanse the palate. I have gained much more repect for wne in general, and that on a date make sure you order a bottle viognier!!!!!!!       ROOM 205 RULES

James Lauletta

Bevore taking this class I thought wine was just something that prissy French people, and yuppies drank at dinner. But I have learned that it is much more than that, and that if you take your time to find it there is a wine for everyone. Coming from a slightly crazy Italian family the only experience I had with wine before this class was the home made reds my grandpa made in his basement, which tasted horrible, but I discovered several whites that I quite enjoy, most notably the very first riesling we tasted.  The wines I most enjoyed were ‘07 Beringer White Zinfandel, ‘07 Taman Torrontes, ‘06 Selbach-Oster Spatlese, and Brachetto d’acqui

All About V..I mean Wine

Before taking this class, I had some basic knowledge of wine. But after really learning and going into great detail on the differences between wine and the food that can be paired with it, made me more open-minded. At first, most of the wines tasted and smelled the same to me, i couldn’t figure out why i couldn’t smell what everyone else was smelling. Once i opened my mind to trying something new, it became easier to really learn about the wine.  After all the tasting we did, I came to the conclusion that wine is really not for me. I enjoyed tasting some but not all. Since I have such a sweet tooth, I liked the two wines that were high in sugar but low in alcohol. The 06 Selbach-Oster Riesling Saptlese Mosel-Saar Ruwer and Nv Brachetto d’acqui Marenco were my favorites.  They had such great flavors and aromas. Would I go out and drink these wines again, absolutely.  At the same time, I know that red wine is definitely an enemy. I don’t know which one is more overpowering, the tannin or the smokey alcohol taste that stays and lingers in your mouth. NO THANKS! I think wine is a acquired taste kinda like beer. Sometimes you like, sometimes you don’t. Considering this was my second time taking a wine and beverage class, I do feel that my taste have changed for the better. I am much more open-minded to trying something new and glad that I didn’t have to try them alone.

Josh Mitchell

Wine has been a part of my life for awhile.  About the age of 14 my parents started giving me a glass here and there at our dinners. We are a wine family. Throughout there international travels our wine cellar has certainly become quite extensive. They find what they like and they stick with it.   That being said, i thought my knowledge of wine was above average. The WSET wine class told me otherwise Taking this course has certainly filled in many of the questions that arose during my WSET adventures.  Knowing simply where, what & what type will put you heads above the average jackass in this world. In talking this class, it has only solidified that it is possible to love wine. It will always be a an absolute in my household. As for my favorites….Pinot Noir from the Central Coast of California. This is because of the Fruits, Spices, Earthiness  & low tannin levels. Chianti….Because of the Floral notes and complexity.  Finally…Chateauneuf du-Pape for the fruit & light body. As for the bad….Cab will just beat your ass if your not careful. however, it is good with the right piece of meat. Reisling….Sweet,sweet,sweet, not for me.

Laura Martinez

I was clueless about the  basic foundations of wines. I learned lots of interesting information that I was not familiar with. Now I can say I have a better understanding and good knowledge about wines. It’s hard to choose, I like the experience of tasting all of them. I have to admit there were wines I didn’t like, they were too acidic and dry. I found that I did like a few because they were sweet and not so acidic. I liked the Brachetto d’ Aqui and the Dr. Loosen Reisling.

Artis D. Gibson

Before taking this class I thought that the only good wine was expensive. I thought that price , age and style equaled quality, but after this class I know that good and all depends on the person drinking the wine and what taste they perfer.The wine that I liked the most was th Beringer white zinfandel, a rose wine from California U.S.A.  I found it to be sweet and just the right amount of acid to be consumed with or without food. My least favorite wine was the Chateauneuf du Pape a red wine from france that I found to be high in tannin and very bitter. Over the three weeks I have learned a lot.

Robert G. Vega

I am reborn!!!! for I have found the greatness that is Spanish wine. The bold dark flavors of Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon complements the richness and meaty flavors that I love. The sweetness of a German Riesling does not please my palate. Like my self, I like my wine to be bold dark and flavorfull. There is much to learn therefore I’m of to EU.

Gerardo Valadez

Before I took this wine tasting class, I did not have any idea about how to classified or distinguish a good quality tasty red or white wine. It definitely made a difference, being able to identify a wine that will fulfill my expectation and will complement my meal, being able to recognize the different aromas and flavors in a wine, and most important the origins of it and the thousands types of grapes available out there, will contribute to create exciting and delicious dishes as well as to recommend the perfect wine to go along with a dish. As a culinary student it is important to know how to differentiate the different types of wines and sparkling wines in order to have creditability and for self enjoyment.

Nicholas O’Bradovic

Before taking this class, i had not even looked at a glass of wine. in this class i learned how to taste, catagorize, smell and even swirl a glass of wine. in this class i did not like most of the high tannin red wines. my favorite was the red sparkling wine and all the other sparkling wines. i didnt like the tannin wines because of the bitterness. i like the sparkling wines because f the sweetness.

Tyjuan Shannon

Since entering wine and beverage  i’ve learned quite a few things. From the many different taste’s to the many different wines.I’ve learned some things about paring wines with food and deserts. all in all I found that i like the sweeter wines like rose & zinfandel.This was a great expierience as far as tasting and learning about wines. I never new there were so many different things about wine and the different taste and it also helps to have a great teacher like Mike.