PERS WIN1 - Wine Appreciation

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Ivy Tech Community College

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Description:

This course will present information about wine; its history, how it is made, the various types of grapes and regions, how to pair wine with food, and how to serve wine. The class will also cover beer styles. Through tastings, students will develop an appreciation of wines from all over the world and learn criteria by which wines are evaluated. In addition, they will learn principles of pairing food with wind and how to confidently select wines in retail or restaurant settings. 1. What is wine, how is it made, history of wine, how to evaluate wine 2. Wines of North America, wine regions and varietals 3. Wines of France, wine regions and varietals, Champagne 4. Wines of Italy, wine regions and varietals 5. Wines of Germany and Austria, Wines of Spain and Portugal, wine regions and varietals, Sherry and Port 6. Wines of Southern Hemisphere: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Argentina, wine regions and varietals 7. Beer: how it is made, styles 8. Pairing Food with Wine and Beer, Serving Wine

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0.00

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Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.ivytech.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 921-4800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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