World-renowned wine educator Kevin Zraly brings his Windows on the World Wine School to you virtually. Learn how to become a wine expert from the comfort of your home!
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One Hour Wine Expert
Monday, February 26
The One Hour Wine Expert™ class focuses on the four major grapes of the world and the best regions where they are grown. With this information, students will always find a delicious bottle of wine suitable for any occasion. While tasting and discussing wines made with Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, students will also learn "The Zraly Method" of wine tasting, how to decide when to drink and age the major varietals, and fundamentals of food and wine pairings. This class will run from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET
One Hour French Red Wine Expert
Monday, March 4
Kevin will lead students through a discussion and tasting of red wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, and The Rhône Valley – and they will have a little fun with a Rosé from Provence. In addition to the wines, the discussion will also include France’s rich wine history – from the grapes to the centuries-old wineries, to the distinctive flavors and, of course, the famous and storied wine-producing regions. This class will run from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET.
One Hour California Red Wine Expert
Monday, March 11
Students will taste and discuss wines from Napa (both Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot), a cool-climate Pinot Noir and a powerful Zinfandel while Kevin recounts his first trip hitchhiking from New York to California (50 years ago) when he visited the few quality wineries that existed at the time. Today there are more than 3,300 wineries! This class will run from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET.
One Hour Italian Red Wine Expert
Monday, March 18
Whether it’s Tuscany’s elegant and food-friendly wines, Sicily’s "new" style wines, the full-throttle reds of Piedmont, or the fun wines of Veneto, Italian wines are well known for their sense of place. In this class, students will take an exciting journey through the vineyards of Italy and taste the wines of these four regions. This class will run from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET.
One Hour Spanish Red Wine Expert
Monday, March 25
Students will have the opportunity to taste and discuss Rioja along with outstanding wines from Ribera del Duero and Priorat, while Kevin shares stories of his time in Spain during his early 20s to his son’s recent wedding in Rioja. This class will run from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET.
One Hour Bordeaux Wine Expert
Monday, April 1
Students will learn about the rich history of Bordeaux, some of the 65 different appellations and the importance and impact of vintage variation, all while tasting a Bordeaux Blanc and wines from the St. Emilion and Medoc regions as well as Sauternes. This class will run from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. ET.
Advanced Class: Red Wines of the Rhône Valley
Monday, April 8
"I remember when I was living in France in the 70’s and travelling on the trains (TGV), Côtes du Rhône wines were served in the dining car. They were easy to drink and very affordable.
"That was where my love affair with Rhône wines began and over the last 50 years, the quality of these wines has become world class.
"Côtes du Rhône is still my 'house' wine and still represents one of the great value wines in the world. The Syrah based Northern Rhône such as Crozes Hermitage and St.-Joseph and the Grenache based wines such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas are the benchmark wines in the world for these two grapes." - Kevin Zraly
This class will run from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. ET.
Advanced Class: Red Wines of Tuscany
Monday, April 15
"Tuscany is my choice of all the wine regions in the world to visit, with obviously great wines and food, but also the mountains and the sea which add to the beauty. When people tell me that they just returned from vacationing in Tuscany, my response is, 'Why did you come back?'
"Sangiovese is the star grape in Tuscany. Chianti Classico Riserva is my go-to wine with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and Italian chicken and veal specialties. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, because of its small production, is not as well known, but its wine from great producers like Salcheto brings a beautiful Tuscan style to the table. The King of Tuscany is Brunello di Montalcino, made from 100% Sangiovese. Brunello is in my top 10 wines in the world for quality and the best 'value' of the great wines.
"The biggest change in Tuscany over the last 50 years is under the heading of 'Super' Tuscans. Banfi’s Magna Cum Laude is a blend of Sangiovese and international grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah." - Kevin Zraly
This class will run from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. ET.
Master Class: The Great Wine Regions of Bordeaux
Monday, May 6
"We end the semester with a Master Class on the Red Wine Regions of the Medoc, St. Emilion, Pomerol and Graves.
"Why is Bordeaux considered the GOAT of wine? With the grapes Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, the Bordeaux Blend has become synonymous with the highest quality Red Wines in the world. By tasting chateaux of each of the four main appellations, we will see how the blends of these wines make for a perfect balance of fruit, acid, and tannin and why the great Bordeaux Reds need many years of aging before you drink them, especially the great vintages of 2016, 2018, 2019 & 2020." - Kevin Zraly
This class will run from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. ET.