Class 2  ·  The Vineyard: Where Great Wine Begins

Understand terroir, vintage, and why where grapes grow matters.

You've heard the word terroir thrown around. In this class, you'll finally understand what it means — and why it matters Anne explains how soil, climate, elevation, and the annual rhythm of the vine shape the wine in your glass. This is where Anne’s background in Geology from UW – Madison really shines. You'll learn to understand why a winemaker's decisions in the field carry all the way to your palate.

What You'll Experience:

✦  What terroir actually is and how it shapes flavor

✦  How Helioterra’s specific Vineyard selections influence the wines you're drinking

✦  The vine's yearly cycle and what can go right (and wrong) at each stage

✦  Taste single vineyard wines, specifically Pinot Noirs, side by side to experience how vineyard differences show up in the glass

⏱ Duration: 90 minutes       💰$65