2019 Wine Sensory Analysis Workshop - Dobson,NC

Presenter - Zoran Ljepovic, Winemaking Consultant

This workshop will benefit winemakers, cellar workers, winery staff, and wine enthusiasts who seek a deeper understanding of these topics and their impact on a winery’s success. In addition, workshop attendees will be guided through sensory test methods to access perceived differences and preferences in wine.

Topics include: Welcome and Introduction to Tasting, White Sensory Standards, Red Sensory Standards, and Evaluating Palate Attributes: Alcohol, Acid, and Tannin Wine Defects, Descriptive Wine Analysis of White Wines, Descriptive Analysis of Red Wines, Laboratory Investigating, Wine Competition Methodology and Professional Wine Rating Systems. A certificate will be awarded after the completion of this workshop.

VESTA is working with Surry Community College and the Southeastern United Grape and Wine Symposium to provide this workshop. 

Day One – White Wines

8:00 – 8:30: Introduction to White Wine Varieties
8:30 – 9:00: Understanding Color
9:00 – 10:00: Evaluate White Wine Aromas
10:00 – 10:15: Morning Break
10:15 – 11:15: Evaluate Fermentation/ Aging
11:15 – 12:00: Evaluate Wine Components - Acid/tannin/sugar/alcohol
12:00 – 1:00: Lunch (provided)
1:00 – 2:30 Understanding Flaws
2:30 - 2:45: Afternoon Break
2:45 – 5:00: Wine Evaluation – Descriptive Analysis

Day Two – Red Wines

8:00 – 8:30: Introduction to Red Wine Varieties
8:30 – 9:00: Understanding Color
9:00 – 10:00: Evaluate Red Wine Aromas
10:00 – 10:15: Morning Break
10:15 – 11:15: Evaluate Fermentation/ Aging
11:15 – 12:00: – Evaluate Wine Components - Acid/tannin/sugar/alcohol
12:00 – 1:00: Lunch (provided)
1:00 – 2:15: – Understanding Flaws
2:30 - 2:45: Afternoon Break
2:45 – 5:00: Wine Evaluation – Descriptive Analysis

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To register please click here.  Registration REQUIRED for all attendees.

Registration Fee -

Day 1 White Wines -  EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION $180 per person (register before 10/18/2019); $225 per person after 10/18/2019.

Day 2 Red Wines - EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION $180 per person (register before 10/18/2019); $225 per person after 10/18/2019.

Both Days - EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION $325 per person (register before 10/18/2019); $400 per person after 10/18/2019.

Additional discounts:

• Multiple participants from one winery - $50 for each additional person/day signed up from same winery, vineyard or household.
• Current Surry Community College Students - $50/day
• No Charge for VESTA students currently enrolled in VIN 266.

Hotel Accommodations

Hampton Inn and Suites

150 Charlestowne Drive
Dobson, North Carolina, 27017
USA TEL: +1-336-353-9400 FAX: +1-336-353-9401

Location: Shelton-Badgett NC Center for Viticulture & Enology, Dobson, NC 27017