UCLA EXT - WINE COURSES

AN INTRODUCTION TO WINE AT UCLA EXTENSION

This course presents introductory to intermediate wine information, including the intricacies of tasting wine, wine service, restaurant issues, wine and food pairings, terroir, grape growing, and winemaking. Noble grape varieties from the major winemaking countries covered in subsequent vintage courses are discussed. Wine regions of the world are examined with the use of detailed maps.  A major portion of the class time is devoted to tasting and analyzing wine.  45 classic wines from around the world will be tasted. This course is typically offered once a quarter, four times per year. Location: UCLA Extension Building (Westwood) Meetings: 6 lecture classes, 6:30 - 9:30 pm Contact Info: UCLA Ext. / Josh Gill / 310-206-5075   View Calendar

VINTAGE I AT UCLA EXTENSION

Vintage I covers viticulture and enology with an in-depth look at well-known or classic grape varieties one typically encounters in tasting quality wines in all parts of the world. Viticulture topics include: what makes a good vineyard site, planting a vineyard, cultivars, management of the vine, harvesting decisions and viticultural philosophies.  Winemaking topics include: grape reception, fermentation techniques, vessels, post-fermentation processes, bottling and QAQC.  This course provides the groundwork necessary for students to enroll in Vintage II or Vintage III.  Vintage I is the first in a series of 3 upper level courses in the Wine Education & Management program at UCLA Extension.  An Introduction to Wine is prerequisite to Vintage I.  As well, Vintage I must be taken prior to taking Vintage II or III.  Vintage I is typically offered in Fall and Spring quarters only. Location: UCLA Extension Building (Westwood) Meetings: 10 lecture classes , 6:30 - 9:45 pm + exam Contact Info: UCLA Ext. / Josh Gill / 310-206-5075   View Calendar

THE WINES OF BORDEAUX AT UCLA EXTENSION

The Wines of Bordeaux is an intermediate course that takes a detailed look at the wines from the Bordeaux region of France.  Topics include: terroir, appellations, grape varieties, viticultural techniques, winemaking methods, historical significance, the merchant system, futures and wine classification systems.     This course is typically offered in the Winter and Summer quarters only. Location: UCLA Extension Building (Westwood) Meetings: 4 lecture classes, 6:30 - 9:30 pm + exam Contact Info: UCLA Ext. / Josh Gill / 310-206-5075   View Calendar

THE CERTIFICATE IN WINE EDUCATION & MANAGEMENT AT UCLA EXTENSION

The UCLA Extension Certificate in Wine Education & Management includes courses for those who are new to wine as well as those that are interested in a serious wine education. The goal of the program is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of where, why and how wine is made and appreciated all over the world.  Upon completion of the entire program, students are prepared to enter into the business of wine, as well as sit for many exams/certification offered by national wine organizations.  The program currently consists of five wine courses.   PREREQUISITE: An Introduction to Wine This course presents introductory to intermediate wine information, including the intricacies of tasting wine, wine service, restaurant issues, wine and food pairings, terroir, grape growing, and winemaking.  Noble grape varieties from the major winemaking countries covered in subsequent vintage courses are discussed. Wine regions of the world are examined with the use of detailed maps.  A major portion of the class time is devoted to tasting and analyzing wine.   Vintage I, II and II Vintage I covers the well-known or “classic” grape varieties one typically encounters in tasting quality wines in all parts of the world. Viticulture topics include: what makes a good vineyard site, planting a vineyard, cultivars and harvesting decisions.  Winemaking topics include: grape reception, fermentation techniques, vessels, and bottling.  Vintage II goes on the road— visiting the classic winemaking areas of the world.  It begins with the countries of France, Italy, and Spain, and covers each of their major winemaking areas.  These areas are examined in detail for their contribution in the production of quality wines for world consumption. Vintage III covers the remaining countries of the “old world”—Portugal, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Hungary and the “new world”—those that are relatively new to producing wine, including South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Canada, and the United States. The course culminates with a series of “blind” tastings designed to enable students to draw from the resources accumulated during the program to come up with logical solutions and reasoning. The Business of Wine Management This course covers the business aspects of wine.  Topics include production: the business of growing grapes, making wine, and getting the product to market; importing and distributing: getting the wine into the country and/or distributing it to retailers and restaurants; retailing: getting wine to end users while observing the complicated legal issues surrounding the three-tiered alcohol distribution system in the United States; and the restaurant dealing with purveyors, inventory, price controls, storage, constructing a wine list, creating a by-the-glass program, serving techniques, glassware, and basic service through full service.   The Wines of Bordeaux This is an intermediate course that takes a detailed look at the wines from the Bordeaux region of France.  Topics include: terroir, appellations, grape varieties, viticultural techniques, winemaking methods, historical significance, the merchant system, futures and wine classification systems.   For more information: www.uclaextension.edu UCLA Extension 10995 Le Conte Avenue, Suite 515 Los Angeles, CA 90024-1333 Program Representative: Josh Gill / JGill@unex.ucla.edu Telephone: (310) 206-5075