Germany and Austria Intensive

Skill Level: Intermediate


Having produced aristocratic wines of legendary status, Germany and Austria are classic wine regions to be sure. Today, though, it is also cutting edge. Surging in popularity, it's no accident that German and Austria wines are being rediscovered at a time when interest in pairing wine with cuisines from around the world is at an all-time high. Home to perhaps the most noble of all grapes, regions such as the Mosel and Rheingau produce Rieslings of unparalleled character and versatility.

During the The Germany and Austria Intensive course you will:
  • Study Germany and Austria’s history as wine producers and the evolution of their position in key export markets.

  • Understand the intricacies of German and Austrian wine law and the classification systems.
  • Learn about the unique geography and climate of Germany and Austria's quality wine regions, including the steep slate slopes producing some of the country's most distinctive wines.

  • Discover the viticultural and winemaking techniques used to produce wines of such uncommon character.

  • Explore the range of grape varieties grown here, from well-known ones such as Riesling to those that are less well-known such as Scheurebe.


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Term: FY11
Schedule Number: 6906
Instructor(s): Staff
Location: ST.HELENA, CA, Rudd Center
Dates: Aug. 19 & 20, 2010 (Thu. & Fri., 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Units: 1.2 CEUs
Required Fees:
       Tuition $750.00