Green Wines Demystified – Organic Wine Class in NYC June 15th
Posted Jun 08 2010 12:30pm
Say it, don’t spray it! That, in essence, is the mantra of sustainable winemakers who avoid the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and chemical manipulations. But the advantages of greener production methods go beyond environmental friendliness: today’s organic wines offer a fuller expression of both grape and terroir. If you can find delicious and sophisticated wines that have been made in an earth-friendly way, why would you drink anything else? Both a perfect starting point for novices to begin a wine education and an intriguing course for aficionados to expand their knowledge into this field of production, this course will take you on a guided exploration through the burgeoning world of organic wines. How can you tell if something is organic? And what’s the difference between biodynamic, sustainable, and natural winemaking? Learn what practices these wines have in common and the different methods that make them unique by tasting a variety of different labels from winemakers around the globe.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Price: $150
2 hours of instruction and tasting
The International Culinary Center