The third course in our Fundamentals series, Wine 301 takes you deeper into the sensory and structural components that define a great wine. Designed for returning students and serious wine lovers, this class focuses on red wines and builds on your ability to assess quality with clarity and confidence.
In this course, you'll refine your palate by closely examining body, tannin, acidity, and alcohol—cornerstones of red wine structure. Through guided deductive tastings and varietal comparisons, we’ll connect what you sense in the glass to what happens in the vineyard and winery. By understanding how these elements are shaped and balanced, you’ll gain meaningful insight into what makes a wine truly exceptional.
What You’ll Learn
How to identify and evaluate body, tannin, acidity, and alcohol in red wines
The vineyard and winemaking choices that influence these components
How structure and balance contribute to wine quality
Tools for advanced palate development and professional-level sensory analysis
Engaging, interactive, and rich with real-world application, Wine 301 empowers you to taste with depth and evaluate wine with a critical, curious, and informed perspective.