Wine Sensory Analysis Workshop - NC
Presenter - Hillary Sjolund — Owner/Winemaker, Sonoris Wines. Consulting Winemaker, Wine Boss. Technical Consultant, Vicard Generation 7
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 Surry Community College and the Southeastern United Grape and Wine Symposium to provide this workshop.
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
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
1:00 – 2:15: – Understanding Flaws
2:30 - 2:45: Afternoon Break
2:45 – 5:00: Wine Evaluation – Descriptive Analysis
To register please click here.
Registration Fee -
Day 1 White Wines - $200 per person
Day 2 Red Wines - $200 per person
Both Days - $350 per person
(No charge to VESTA students currently enrolled in VIN 266 - Sensory Evaluation of Wines)
Hotel Accommodations
150 Charlestowne Drive
Dobson, North Carolina, 27017
USA TEL: +1-336-353-9400 FAX: +1-336-353-9401
Phone: 417-837-2514
E-mail: michellenorgren@missouristate.edu
Admission price: $200 per day or $350.00 for both days (no charge for students currently enrolled in VESTA VIN 266).
Lodging info: Hampton Inn and Suites Dobson, 150 Charlestowne Drive, Dobson, North Carolina, 27017, USA TEL: +1-336-353-9400 FAX: +1-336-353-9401
Location: Shelton-Badgett NC Center for Viticulture & Enology, Dobson, NC 27017