Upcoming Semester

5-Week Courses -

SPRING 2010

THE BASICS-A

The CWS Basics Course is aimed at those either just developing their interest in wines or for those who need a good review (it is offered every semester).

$180 per person

CLASS 1: How grapegrowing and winemaking affect wine styles and flavors plus the art & technique of winetasting.

CLASS 2: This session covers the major types of red wines (fruity vs. mellow, drinkable now vs. later, etc.).

CLASS 3: Major types of white & rosé wines (Chardonnays with & without oak, the "off-drys", dessert wines, etc.).

CLASS 4: Dry, medium and sweet fortified wines concentrating upon Ports & Sherries.

CLASS 5: Champagne & sparkling wines -- from inexpensive "Bulk Process" bubblies to French Champagne.

This course will take place at TANNINS (112 N York St in Elmhurst, steps from the Metra stop). It starts at 6:30 PM on Monday, March 8th and ends Monday, April 5th. Sessions last approximately 90 minutes There is street parking.

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THE BASICS-B

The CWS Basics Course is aimed at those either just developing their interest in wines or for those who need a good review (it is offered every semester).

$180 per person

CLASS 1: How grapegrowing and winemaking affect wine styles and flavors plus the art & technique of winetasting.

CLASS 2: This session covers the major types of red wines (fruity vs. mellow, drinkable now vs. later, etc.).

CLASS 3: Major types of white & rosé wines (Chardonnays with & without oak, the "off-drys", dessert wines, etc.).

CLASS 4: Dry, medium and sweet fortified wines concentrating upon Ports & Sherries.

CLASS 5: Champagne & sparkling wines -- from inexpensive "Bulk Process" bubblies to French Champagne.

This course will take place at IN FINE SPIRITS (5420 N Clark St., 2nd floor) starting at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, March 10th and ending Wednesday, April 6th. Sessions last approximately 90 minutes. There is street parking..

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The Wines of Italy
(An Intermediate Level Course)

These courses are for those who wish an in-depth study of a specific country (a different country is offered every semester). The Basics course or an equivalent is suggested as a prerequisite).

$260 per person

CLASS 1: Italy's vinous background, history, politics, wine laws and nomenclature plus an introduction to its most popular wines.

CLASS 2: This session deals with the fresh and easy-drinking wines of Friui-Venezia-Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige, Lombardia and Veneto, Italy's "varietal" wines.

CLASS 3: We'll cover central and southern Italy's table wines (from Siciily, Sardegna, Calabria, Campania, etc.) as well as the country's increasingly finer dry sparkling wines.

CLASS 4: Toscana and Umbria: we'll deal with the great Sangiovese-based reds from Chianti, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Torgiano, Scansano, etc. as well as the region's so-called "Super Tuscans".

CLASS 5: Piemonte -- the Piedmont--Italy's hilly wine heaven. This last session deals with the basic reds (Barbera, Grignolino, Dolcetto) as well as the big guns of the region: Barolo, Barbaresco, Gattinara. We'll also take a side trip to Valtellina.

This course will take place at Salute Wine Bar (46 E Superior St: 2nd floor meeting room) starting at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, March 9th through Tuesday, April 6th. Sessions last approximately 90 minutes. There is street parking. NOTE: Students who register for this course will receive a 15% off card if they wish to dine at Salute after a session.

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To reserve seats, about missed classes, and other important info.

Your seat will be reserved upon receipt of payment (online, by cash or by check).

If you pay by check, please send it to the address at the bottom of this page. Put your telephone number on your check(s) for confirmation purposes. You must be at least 21 years of age to attend. No refunds for the SPRING 2010 semester's courses after MARCH 5th, 2010.

Course fees cover wines sampled, handouts & the use of proper glassware.

Missed classes may be made up at no charge the next time the same course is offered provided CWS is given sufficient notice of intent to attend and there is space available.

Chicago Wine School - Patrick W. Fegan, Director - PWFegan@aol.com
1942 South Halsted Street - Chicago, IL 60608 - 312-491-0284
You must be 21 or over to attend any CWS event

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