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Intensive Spanish Wines on tap at SDSU

According to wineaccess.ca, Spain has more land planted with grapes than any wine growing country in the world and is ranked third in global wine production.

 

SDSU’s College of Extended Studies will examine what Spain has to offer in the world of wine through its intensive course on Spanish Wines that takes place Thursdays, August 1-15, 6-9 pm, as part of the Professional Certificate in the Business of Wine program.

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Class tastings will sample growing regions that are well established (Rioja) along with up and coming regions. Students will learn about Spain’s wine history, varietals, wine production by region, terroir, vineyard sites, and quality levels.

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Instructor Margaux Pierog is an advanced sommelier and manages Treasury Wine Estates fine wine division in Southern California and Nevada. Students must be at least 21 years of age to register for this course. Cost is $209 if students register prior to July 25 or $239 thereafter.

 

For more information, call (619) 594-1138, email mabeyta@mail.sdsu.edu or visit www.neverstoplearning.net/wine. The website includes a video of the program.

 





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