Wine Sensory Analysis Workshop - EWE 2018

Presenter - Zoran Ljepovic, Constellation Brands, CA

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 Eastern Winery Exposition to provide this workshop. Please see details below about special conference rates:

Vesta workshop attendees will receive 10% off Eastern Winery Expo registration fees. If you would like to attend EWE and get this special rate please contact the VESTA program office for promo code (417-837-2513).

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
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
1:00 – 2:15: – Understanding Flaws
2:30 - 2:45: Afternoon Break
2:45 – 5:00: Wine Evaluation – Descriptive Analysis

Cost

Day 1 White Wines - $150 per person EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ($175 per person after March 2, 2018)

Day 2 Red Wines - $150 per person EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ($175 per person after March 2, 2018)

Both Days - $275 per person EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ($300 per person after March 2, 2018)

(No charge to VESTA students currently enrolled in VIN 266 - Sensory Evaluation of Wines)

Additional discounts: Multiple participants from one winery $25/day for each additional person signed up from same winery or vineyard.

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Hotel Accommodations

VESTA is working with Eastern Winery Exposition to provide this workshop. Please click here to see the list of hotel accommodations.

Marriott hotel(s) offering special group rate:

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square for $139.00 USD per night

Book your group rate for Eastern Winery Exposition

Location: Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square , Lancaster , PA 17603