A wine workshop geared for the beginning wine enthusiast will be held in May at Linfield College.
“How to Taste Wine” will be held Saturday, May 9, from 1:30 to 5 p.m. in 201 Riley Hall. This workshop is for the beginning wine drinker and will cover how to taste and evaluate wine, wine selection and serving tips, and tasting room etiquette.
The workshop is limited to 25 participants and includes tasting of eight wines in a relaxed non-intimidating environment. The fee is $75. The workshop, sponsored by Linfield’s Division of Continuing Education, is the first in a series of fun and informative experiences that will be offered by Linfield on an ongoing basis.
Because of the growth and global recognition of the Oregon wine industry, Linfield has expanded its commitment to wine studies for undergraduates and the general public through both for-credit classes as well as non-credit enrichment programs.
Linfield has been host to the world-renowned International Pinot Noir Celebration since its inception nearly 30 years ago. The college also has many other collaborative interactions with the wine industry, including the Oregon Wine History Archives, internships and career exploration courses for Linfield students, an ongoing wine lecture series and a year-long Oregon Wine Industry Experience through the Linfield Center for the Northwest.
Ellen Brittan, Linfield’s new director of wine education, will lead the workshop, along with other industry experts. Brittan, owner of Brittan Vineyards near McMinnville, has extensive experience in the wine industry and currently serves on the board of the International Pinot Noir Celebration, and is chair of the Oregon Wine Board and president of the Oregon Winegrowers Association.
For more information, call or email Brittan at 503-883-2218, ebrittan@linfield.edu. To register, go online at http://www.linfield.edu/wine-workshops.
