Some people call it "vinolinguistics", that rich, intricate, sometimes incomprehensible vocabulary that surrounds the world of wine. We'll unravel the mysteries of terminology such as tannins, terroir, bouquet, and more as we decode and deconstruct the poetry of wine tasting notes. In just two hours, you'll learn how to express your own wine impressions with confidence and eloquence. Tasting, thinking, and talking will elevate your understanding and enjoyment by unlocking the language of wine.

This class will taste six different wines with bread, cheese, olives, and antipasto.

WINE MENU (tentative) Gruet Blanc de Noirs (New Mexico) | Greenvale Chardonnay (Rhode Island USA) | Greenvale Rosé (Rhode Island USA) | Single-vineyard Pinot Noir (Oregon USA) | Greenvale Cabernet Franc (Rhode Island USA) | Tannat (Uruguay)

PLEASE NOTE Wine & food menus are subject to change based on availability, inspiration, and whimsy!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND This is a survey course for beginners and enthusiasts alike. It assumes some exposure to wine but little or no formal wine knowledge. This program is appropriate for both consumers and professionals in all wine, food, hospitality and service industries.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Students will learn technical wine tasting, major wine grapes, and fundamentals of wine style. The emphasis is on providing an overview of wine and wine tasting, plus a deep understanding of language concepts.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Guests & students must be at least 21.

JONATHON ALSOP is founder & executive director of the Boston Wine School, author of The Wine Lover’s Devotional and In Vino Veritas, and a commentator for National Public Radio on WGBH | Boston Public Radio and Under The Radar.

He began writing about wine, food and travel in 1988 and emerged as a wine expert through his syndicated wine column. He has contributed numerous articles to the Associated Press, Frequent Flyer Magazine, La Vie Claire, Beverage Business Magazine, Mobil Travel Guides, Fodor’s Travel Guides, Boston Globe, and many others.

Jonathon founded the Boston Wine School in 2000 where he teaches wine and food classes in a dedicated 100% snob-free zone. His new book Wine Life: A Collection Of Verses will be published in 2025.

GREENVALE VINEYARDS | greenvale.com | 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth RI 02871

Greenvale Vineyards is a sixth generation farm producing small quantities of exceptional estate-grown wines. Settled along the Sakonnet River, the vineyard and tasting room experience integrates stunning wines with a breathtaking landscape.