The Curated Wine Journey
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Join Kumar for a sensory deep-dive into the world of amazing wines from around the world. Sip and swirl your favorite wine and learn to describe it in a fun environment.
Question:
Should Wine Taste like the fruit it came from or the barrel in which it is stored and aged?
Secrets of Wine Tasting
Check out my blogs
- Wine and Health
Wine, Alcohol, and Headaches
You had a fun social evening drinking wine and the next day you woke up with a nagging headache. Is this a hangover headache or it is caused by some ingredient or chemical present in the wine?
- Wine History
A Brief History of Wine in India
India has a much older relationship with fermented beverages than with modern grape wine. The history is fascinating because it moves from ancient references to alcohol, through Persian and European influences, colonial viticulture, prohibition, and finally the modern wine renaissance.
- Aromas, Science
Bacon in my Syrah!
There is a great deal of research studies and experiments done with regards to vision and color recognition. When it comes to smell there are not as many. In fact, if you do a search on the internet for sense of smell in humans it shows the lowest number. The following Google Scholar search results illustrate the number of citable research studies and published papers:
- Aromas
Coconut Aromas in Oak Barrel Aged Wines
Most wines are made from grape berries from a species called Vitis Vinifera. Oak barrels are typically used to store and age wine. They were also used to transport wine via the water ways in Europe until recently. Both the Vitis Vinifera grape vines and Oak trees typically grow in the regions of temperate climate. As a wine enthusiast and a wine educator I am always curious about wine aromas. In this blog I would like to share my personal connection to oak and coconut aromas in wine.
- Science
Overview of Sparkling Wine Making using Traditional Method
There are many methods to make sparkling wine – traditional (Traditionale Ancesterale), Bulk (Charmat), Transfer, Transversage, and pet-nat (Petillant Naturale). Currently, I am making sparkling wine at the Allan Hancock College Winery in Santa Maria, CA using the traditional method under the mentorship of Prof. Alfredo Koch. It was such a fun experience working with the other students in the wine making program. Please refer to the figure below for the high level processes and steps employed in the traditional method. The Charmat method also known as "Bulk Method" is shown for cross reference.
Upcoming Events
09/11
Beginner
3 Hours
Online
Wine Tasting and Appreciation – Beginner Level
An introductory journey into the art and science of wine flavors and aromas. Decipher the hidden language in every glass.
$90.00
09/18
Intermediate
3 Hours
Online
Wine Tasting and Appreciation – Intermediate Level
Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Wine Aromas. Where do they come from? How does the grape juice become wine?
$120.00
09/25
Advanced
3 Hours
Online
Wine Tasting and Appreciation – Advanced Level
An introductory journey into the art and science of viticulture. Decipher the hidden language in every glass.
$120.00