Class 3  ·  Fermentation & The Winemaker's Toolbox

The science behind every bottle — no chemistry degree required.

Ever wonder what actually happens when grapes turn into wine? Or why some reds are bold and tannic while others are silky smooth? Or what oak barrels really do to a Chardonnay? In this class, Anne opens the cellar door and explains the decisions — yeast selection, maceration, barrel aging, malolactic fermentation — that separate a good wine from a great one. Plus: the truth about sulfites and wine headaches.

What You'll Experience:

✦  Enjoy a welcome glass of wine

✦  How fermentation works — and why wild yeast versus commercial yeast makes a difference

✦  What oak barrels actually contribute to flavor (and when they help or hurt)

✦  The science of tannins, acidity, and body explained without pretense

✦  Ask the winemaker – burning questions that you always wanted to know but never had a way to ask!

⏱ Duration: 90 minutes       💰 $45