This class is intended for advanced wine students, industry professionals, and enthusiasts looking to get nerdy.

Join us for a comprehensive exploration of the diverse soils found in vineyards and their significant impact on viticulture and wine quality. This class will delve into the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil and how these factors affect grapevine growth and wine characteristics. Experience a curated tasting of wines from a range of major and distinctive soil types across the globe, but can you find the dirt in the glass?

Educator: Chelsea Young

120 minutes / $65 / 7 wines

Content

• Explore Vineyard Soils: Study various soil types and their impact on viticulture and wine quality

• Understand Soil Properties: Examine the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of soil and their influence on grapevine development

• Global Soil Types: Taste wines from different major and unique soil types around the world

• Connect Soil to Wine Characteristics: Discover how soil composition contributes to the unique profiles of different wines