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Sneak Peek of Rías Baixas
Denomination of Origin (DO) Rías Baixas is renowned for the Albariño grape, an indigenous variety that produces some of the wo...
Jamie Drummond
Senior Contributing Editor
Toronto, Canada

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The 1855 Classification & its Impact on Bordeaux
In 1855, Napoleon III requested an official classification of the best Bordeaux châteaux for the Exposition Universelle de Paris. The...
Jacky Blisson MW
Learning Facilitator
Montréal, Canada

Made possible by Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association
Koji Basics
This topic will explore the different types of koji used in shochu production and the profile each imparts in the bottle.
Michael Tremblay
Learning Facilitator
Toronto, Canada

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The Appassimento technique
The term Appassimento means withering in Italian and refers to the process of partially drying wine grapes before fermentation. This techniq...
Jacky Blisson MW
Learning Facilitator
Montréal, Canada

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The Legendary Hill of Hermitage
Rising up from the town of Tain-l'Hermitage, on the eastern banks of the Rhône river, the majestic Hermitage hill is one of most rever...
Jacky Blisson MW
Learning Facilitator
Montréal, Canada

Made possible by Coravin
Pairing Greek Wines With Food
The question of how to best pair wine with food has been the cause of much debate among wine professionals, particularly Sommeliers. Through...
Terry Kandylis
Learning Facilitator
Greece

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Parallel fermentation
This topic will explore the differences between wine and sake making, and the unique attributes that Japanese sake making possesses.
Michael Tremblay
Learning Facilitator
Toronto, Canada

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Georgian Wine Through the Ages
The small country of Georgia, nestled in the Caucasus mountains, was the birthplace of winemaking some 8000 years ago. This audio capsule wi...
Jacky Blisson MW
Learning Facilitator
Montréal, Canada

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The Great Mount Etna
In Andrea Bacci’s 1596 book “De Naturali Vinorum Historia” the deliciousness of the wines produced on the hills surroundin...
Mattia Cianca
Learning Facilitator
Bordeaux, France

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The Evolution of Muscadet
Muscadet is the westernmost wine region of the Loire Valley, situated around the city of Nantes on the western central coast of France. Just...
Jacky Blisson MW
Learning Facilitator
Montréal, Canada
