Sensory 101: Wine Tasting Fundamentals

Sensory 101 is an educational in-classroom workshop designed to teach you the professional techniques of wine tasting. This session focuses on developing your sense of smell and taste to help you identify wine characteristics with greater confidence and precision.

Over the course of ninety minutes, you will explore more than twenty common aroma descriptors ranging from fruity and floral notes to complex secondary and tertiary flavors. The experience includes a guided tasting of five to seven diverse wines, allowing you to practice identifying specific styles and qualities in real time. You will leave with a structured approach to evaluating wine and a better understanding of your personal palate preferences.

This class is ideal for wine enthusiasts of all levels who want to move beyond basic tasting and build a lasting aroma memory bank. The environment is relaxed and interactive, removing any intimidation from the learning process while providing professional insights. Whether you are a casual drinker or a dedicated collector, this session offers valuable skills to enhance your future wine experiences. We invite you to join us for this engaging exploration of sensory discovery.