Wine Sensory Analysis Workshop - St. Charles, MO

Presenter - Mr. Mike Ward

Mike began his career in the restaurant industry managing such establishments as Mike Duffy’s Pub and Grill, Remy’s Kitchen and Wine Bar and Cafe Eau and Eau Bistro in the St. Louis Chase Park Plaza. He also served as Director of Purchasing at The St. Louis Adam’s Mark Hotel and Food and Beverage Director at The River Port Doubletree Hotel.  From early on, Mike had a fascination with and a passion for all things wine. This fascination and passion led him to his position as Missouri State Wine Educator for Major Brands, Inc. a distributorship in St. Louis.  Ward on Wine was founded in 2014 when Mike made the decision to branch out on his own.

Mike’s philosophy is that wine is not only to be paired with food, it is to be paired with people.  There is a wine out there for everyone, no matter what their story may be.  Wine is to be celebrated, respected and enjoyed. There is a wine for every occasion, every journey, every place in time.  Ward on Wine is designed to help you discover those wines, learn about those wines and share those wines.

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 Mid-America Beverage Expo to provide this workshop. Please see details below about special conference rates:

Vesta workshop attendees will receive 10% off Mid-America Beverage Expo registration fees. If you would like to attend MBE 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 (included)
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 (included)
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.

Location

St. Charles Convention Center
1 Convention Center Plaza
St. Charles, MO 63303
(636) 669-3000
stcharlesconventioncenter.com

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Location: St. Charles Convention Center, St. Charles, MO 63303