The University of California, Irvine Extension has announced a new two-day seminar titled, “Red, White & Green – Organic, Biodynamic & Sustainable,” which will be offered on the UCI campus Tuesdays, October 6 and 13, 2009, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The seminar is an elective in UC Irvine Extension’s renowned Specialized Studies Program in Wine.
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Andrew Firestone, famed for his appearance on the popular ABC television show “The Bachelor,” shares his passion for wine and all it has to offer in this DVD, Wine Ways, An Introduction to the Culture of Wine.
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Robert Mondavi of Napa Valley, the founder of the modern US fine wine industry and a global symbol of American wine and food, passed away the morning of May 16, 2008. He was 94. The Mondavi family stated that the legendary vintner died peacefully at his home in Napa Valley.
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You don't need to sign up for pricey wine appreciation classes to parse the subtle difference between the black cherry bouquet of a pinot noir and the black currant scent of a cabernet sauvignon. Just pour yourself a couple glasses and sniff. Your brain will quickly help you become a modest oenophile. It's up to you if you want to drink the lesson plan.
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