Wine School

I was sent out to cover a Barry Bros. & Rudd Saturday wine school course. I learned all your standard wine basics, like grape varieties, how to judge appearance, nose and palate and wine jargon like grand cru, cuvée and domaine, and various wine regions around the globe.

1st Flight

1. 2005 Fume Blanc, Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa Valley, California, United States
2. 2007 Pinot Grigio Verduzzo Masianco Masi, Italy
3. 2006 Fleurie Domain Andre Colonge, Beaujolais, France
4. 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wolf Blass Yellow Label, South Australia, Australia
5. 2000 Ch. Gruaud-Larose, 2eme Cru, St. Julien, Bordeaux, France

2nd Flight

1. 2003 L'Ecole No41 2003 Columbia Valley, Washington, United States
2. 1999 Ch. La Conseillante, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
3. 2006 Sancerre, Damain Adre Dezat, Loire, France
4. 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Alana Estate, Martinborough, New Zealand

3rd Flight

1. 2006 Chablis, Premier Cru, Fourchaume, Auffray, France
2. 2005 Meursault Les Clous, Bourchard Pere & Fils, Burgundy, France
3. 2004 Art Series Chardonnay, Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
4. 2006 Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Isabel Estate, New Zealand
5. 2002 Chapelle Chambertin Grand Cru, Pascal Lachaux, Burgundy, France