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Wines of the Napa Valley
Napa Valley wines have been celebrated by critics at home and—quite famously—in France. Explore the regions within Napa in this course, from the famous mountain regions of Diamond, Spring, Howell, and Veeder to its iconic valley floor appellations of Stag's Leap, Rutherford, and Oakville. Taste the diversity of wine styles such as cabernet, chardonnay, and even pinot from the cool Carneros region. You also examine the latest trends with Rhône, Iberian, and Italian varieties and discover how Napa's winemakers are working towards their next great wine.
Note: Please bring six wine glasses to each session. You must be at least 21 years old to enroll in this course.
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Thurs. Oct. 1, San Francisco
RAY JOHNSON, M.A., is a well-known California wine educator and is the assistant director of the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. The author of The Good Life Guide to Enjoying Wine, Johnson teaches at Santa Rosa Junior College. His master's degree is in wine business from the University of Adelaide in South Australia.NOTE: This class is closed. For information about related courses, contact your academic department.