MasterClass

James Suckling Teaches Wine Appreciation

2018 · 4 episodes · 0h 59m in all

Called one of the “world’s most powerful wine critics,” James Suckling has tasted more than 200,000 wines over the past 40 years. In his MasterClass, James tours legendary Tuscan vineyards and teaches you to explore the stories, history, and people behind every bottle. Deepen your knowledge of the properties in each sip, cultivate your passion, and choose, order, and pair wines with confidence.

Episodes

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   1. Introduction

   6 Dec 2018 · 3 min

   Meet your new instructor: Internationally-renowned wine critic James Suckling. In your first lesson, James brings you into Tuscany's Il Borro Cellars to tell you what you'll learn, why he's teaching, and how wine appreciation can enhance your life.

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   2. Tasting Techniques: Conducting a Blind Tasting

   6 Dec 2018 · 20 min

   James believes that blind tasting can tell you a lot about a wine. Learn how to refine your palate and utilize the 100-point scale to evaluate the quality of a wine.

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   3. Discerning Flavors and Aromas: Student Tasting Experience

   6 Dec 2018 · 30 min

   In order to appreciate wine, you must first be able to truly taste it. Understand the common characteristics of different varietals by discussing flavor, aroma, acidity, structure, texture, and balance.

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   4. Meet the Maker: An Introduction

   6 Dec 2018 · 6 min

   Every bottle has a story. Meet the maker behind the historic Marchesi Antinori, and learn about the winemaking family's role in creating the legendary Super Tuscan Tignanello.