RICHLAND, Wash. Learn the basics of wine tasting on Sept. 17 from Thomas Henick-Kling, director of Washington State University’s Viticulture and Enology program.
“Wine 101” is the first in the 2009-2010 Community Wine Education Series offered by WSU Tri-Cities. This introduction to wine tasting is highly recommended for beginners but even those with experience will learn something new.
Upcoming seminars this fall include:
– Oct. 29 “Comparing Merlots from Different AVAs”
– Nov. 5 “Sparkling Wines: For Special Occasions and for Everyday Enjoyment”
– Nov. 19 “Pairing Food and Wine for Holiday Gatherings”
Each seminar costs $35 and is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on a Thursday in the Consolidated Center at WSU Tri-Cities, 2770 University Drive, Richland.
Seminars are led by Henick-Kling, an internationally recognized researcher with a focus on malolactic fermentation, or by Andy Perdue, editor of Wine Press Northwest magazine.
Register online or download the form at www.tricity.wsu.edu/wine. For assistance, contact Jo Kostoff at 372-7606 or jkostoff@tricity.wsu.edu. Registrations close three business days before each seminar. Participants must be at least 21 years old to attend.
WSU Tri-Cities is located along the Columbia River in Richland. Established in 1989 with upper division and graduate programs, WSU Tri-Cities offers 17 baccalaureate, 13 master’s and six doctoral degree programs.
