Feeling overwhelmed by wine labels or puzzled by descriptions like “an afternoon at the beach” or “hints of cherry”? You’re not alone! Welcome Tastebud Bootcamp, a class designed to train your palate to fully appreciate wine. Forget what others claim to taste; what matters is your experience. You’ll learn to identify key flavor components, including sugars, acids, alcohol levels, tannins, and more.
In this engaging 2-hour class, you’ll:
- Understand the Science of Taste – Learn how taste works, the basic flavor profiles, and what factors can influence your palate.
- Explore Wine Flavors – Discover the key differences between red and white wines and how their unique flavors develop.
- Hands-On Flavor Labs – Taste samples to identify sugar, alcohol, tannins, and acidity levels, and see how these elements create complex wine profiles.
- Experience Flavor Like a Pro – Identify characteristic wine notes like prunes, raisins, raspberries, and more.
- Practice with Real Wines – Apply your new skills using a wine grading sheet similar to those used by professional wine judges.
Plus, you’ll receive instructional materials, tasting samples, a souvenir glass, a 10% discount on wines, and yes, a little homework to keep your palate sharp.
Villa Milagro Vineyards
Villa Milagro means place or home of miracles, and Villa Milagro Vineyards invites you to come, drink in the scenery, submerge yourselves in nature and enjoy one of man's oldest pleasures, wine!