REGION MATTERS: UNDERSTANDING AVAs and REGIONAL DIFFERENCES
Thursday, Aug. 27, 4:00pm Pacific (7:00 pm EDT)
By Mary Beth Vierra, Crush Course
(1.5 hr) Pro Seminar
What is an appellation and what is an AVA? Are they the same? How might US labelling laws impact winemaking decisions, pricing, and of course, wine style?
Join Mary Beth Vierra of Crush Course for an open discussion on these questions while she shines a light on – Why region matters: how differences in location, climate, and terrain point to wine style and price differences. An (optional) guided tasting helps highlight a few appellational differences.
Mary Beth conducts the seminar via Zoom at $45 per person. Crush Course helps you navigate the world of wine to discovery, confidence, and expertise.
$45.00
WHO IS IT FOR?
For those in the trade wanting to become conversant in questions surrounding AVAs, appellational labelling and how climatic and regional differences predict wine style and price differences. This fascinating subject and the (optional) comparative tasting will interest and absolutely be accessible to the intermediate wine enthusiast as well. Fantastic support in study for wine certifications. All Seminars and Workshops include: Downloadable Tasting Mat, Sensory Evaluation Tasting Grid, and a Handout or Worksheet
TIME:
This virtual class lasts 1.5 hours including time for Q&A and (optional) tasting
WINES (Optional):
You’re invited to taste along with Mary Beth. Or, sit back, relax, and soak it all in. (*Wines not included in the class price and are BYOB). After you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with Mary Beth’s wine list you may purchase if you choose to taste along. She makes an effort to select quality wines available from one online seller. For online shipping, allow at least 2-3 days for delivery.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Through discussion, learning, and an optional comparative tasting, you’ll understand more about regional wine differences, their key drivers, and why/how region matters, both in the vineyard and on a wine label.
- Does region matter on a wine label? To the produce, winemaker, consumer? How?
- What makes an appellation unique? How region, climate, terrain predict wine style
- What is an Appellation vs AVA?
- How region labeling in US wines differs from Europe.
- Unravelling the AVA system and appellational labelling requirements (focus on California).
- (Optional) Comparative Guided Tasting to highlight appellational and regional differences
- *Final Wine List emailed to registered participants. If you choose to taste along – Feel free to acquire as few or as many as you’d like to taste and evaluate during class discussion.
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?
The virtual experience is held over Zoom Meetings. You’ll need an internet connection and ability to stream audio and video. After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link, instructions, and the wines list ** You don’t need a Zoom account to participate; just click it to join. But best to test your computer’s streaming capabilities in advance.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
For the Zoom:
internet access and ability to stream audio and video. To join us with your own video (optional, but encouraged so we can better interact), you’ll need a functioning camera on your computer or phone as well.
For the Class:
Pre-Print: downloadable class handout/worksheet (*emailed to registered participants)
For the (optional) Tasting: If you choose to taste along
Wines
Wine stems (glasses)
Plain crackers and water to cleanse your palate between wines
Pre-Print Crush Course Wine Evaluation Sheet, and Tasting Mat (*emailed to registered participants)
WHAT’S NEXT?
Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email from Mary Beth or Crush Course. *Assure you give us a working email address when registering/paying for the course. You’ll then receive a follow up email with further instructions, downloadable handouts, and a wine list for optional order/purchasing, plus two reminder emails: One about 24 hours before the course, and one an hour before.
WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS about the event, either before once I’ve registered?
Send your questions to: info@crushcoursewine.com