Instructor: David Anderson, WSET- 3

Throughout human history, volcanoes have filled the imaginations of observers and commanded respect, conjuring likenesses of gods with the power to both create and destroy. Worldwide, volcanism is a continuous process, sometimes crossing paths with human civilization, other times residing alongside one another in harmony. Volcanoes are bringers of life, creating land masses lush with dense, rich soils that support a wealth of plant and animal life. For many reasons, grapes are grown in these geologically active parts of the world.

The scale of eons by which nature takes place makes our lifetimes but a blip on the timeline. What we see around us is a reflection of millions of years of planetary evolution, and on that same timeline have grapes only just recently begun telling the story of the volcanic soils in which they are planted.

In this session, we look at volcanic winegrowing sites across the globe, touching on both historical fact and local legend, and taste nine wines exemplifying the volcanic influence imparted to each.

Extended curriculum (6238 words). Self-guided Online Class Only.  Wines not included.