Introduction to French Wine *In-Person*
Even to the most accomplished wine consumer, French wine can be mysterious and daunting in its complexity. We also tend to think of French wine as being highly sophisticated and therefore very expensive. Join wine educator, John Fiola, as he breaks down the critical role French grapes and wine making techniques have played around the world and how to choose an outstanding, affordable French wine. We will explore several regions of wine from Burgundy and Bordeaux to the Loire, Rhone Valleys and beyond while discussing the grape varietals, climates of these regions, and French wine making techniques that have shaped the entire wine industry. Instructor: John Fiola
Sections
FWNT-WI25.01
Friday, 6-8pm. Mar. 7. The cost of tuition covers all beverage fees.
This class will meet in-person at CCAE with a limited student capacity. Please view our In-Person Class Guidelines prior to enrolling.
Instructors: John Fiola
Instructor
John Fiola
John’s passion for wine began when his competitive running career was winding down. His introduction to wines started by volunteering to get the wines for a holiday dinner one year where he met a fabulous retailer who got him hooked. A chemist by training, and after taking numerous wine courses geared for the consumer, he entered the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) certification program. John holds the WSET Diploma (with Merit) and is a Certified WSET Educator. He is also a Certified Wine Educator (CWE) with the Society of Wine Educators. John has been teaching wine courses in the Boston area since 2006 and thoroughly enjoys the education aspect of wine.