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18. Tiny Bubbles

$20.00

Instructor: David Anderson, WSET- 3

We think sparkling wine is good any time of the year, but around the holidays it becomes a hot commodity! Have you ever wondered how a sparkling wine is made, or what gives a particular sparkling wine its unique flavors and aromas?

Is there more than one way to make a sparkling wine? When was the first sparkling wine made? Is it true Champagne was a latecomer to the sparkling party? How are sparkling wines made in different countries? What if my relatives drive me nuts at Thanksgiving and I drink the entire bottle myself? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, this Wine 101 class is for you!

Curriculum contains 2961 words. This is a self-guided online course. Wine is not included.

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Description

This class explores the range of sparkling wines, from dry to sweet, near and far. To prepare, you will want to source the following eight (8) kinds of sparkling wines, available in the Pacific Northwest wine market, of the varietals, blends or styles, as well as regions noted below:

  • Ancestral method sparkling white wine, or similar Prosecco
  • Frizzante Vinho Verde from Vinho Verde DOC
  • Cava from Penedès, Spain
  • Prosecco from Valdobbiadene DOCG
  • Méthode Cap Classique Sparkling Brut from South Africa
  • Traditional method sparkling Brut Chardonnay from Trento DOC
  • Champagne
  • Dry Lambrusco
  • Crémant de Limoux

Recommended Additional Classes

If you enjoyed this class, you may want to look into others focusing on specific varietals or winegrowing regions, including Class 3, Oregon Pinot Noirs; Class 4, Walla Walla Valley; Class 15, Volcanic Vinos; And, Class 22, Red Mountain AVA. They are available for purchase and download through this online store.