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Wine Tasting

With its roots in ancient cultures as early as 6,000 BC, wine has long been part of the human experience. Today, increasing worldwide interest in wine and its complexities and varieties has created an international market valued at $304 billion annually. For the learner who is just getting started in the study of wine, this course will help you take the first steps toward understanding the physiological process of wine tasting. The first module will explore types of wine and help you set up your own tasting. You’ll also begin to build a sensory vocabulary. In module 2 you will review classic wine types of the world and set up flights of specific wines. Later we’ll examine the various faults and defects that can appear in wine as well as techniques for spotting problems. In week 4 we’ll delve into the complex world of wine and food pairings, and its “seven deadly sins.” The course will culminate in a peer review project in which you will apply the knowledge and sensory techniques you have developed throughout the course to assess a specific wine.

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Rating 4.7★ based on 45 ratings
Length 6 weeks
Effort 5 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week, including a final project
Starts Jul 17 (41 weeks ago)
Cost $79
From University of California, Davis via Coursera
Instructor John Buechsenstein
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Language English
Subjects Science Personal Development
Tags Life Sciences Personal Development Nutrition

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Rating 4.7★ based on 45 ratings
Length 6 weeks
Effort 5 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week, including a final project
Starts Jul 17 (41 weeks ago)
Cost $79
From University of California, Davis via Coursera
Instructor John Buechsenstein
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Science Personal Development
Tags Life Sciences Personal Development Nutrition

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