Paso Robles 101
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Are you a budding wine aficionado looking to broaden your horizons? A seasoned connoisseur eager to delve deeper into California's hidden gems? Or perhaps a curious beginner ready to embark on a vinous adventure? Wine Folly's Paso Robles 101 course is tailored for you!
Why You'll Love This Course:
- For the Aspiring Expert:
Elevate your wine knowledge from casual to connoisseur with in-depth insights into Paso Robles' unique varietals and winemaking traditions. - For the Passionate Collector:
Discover new favorites to add to your collection as you explore the diverse and rich profiles of Paso Robles wines, known for their depth and complexity. - For the Culinary Enthusiast:
Learn how to pair these exquisite wines with a variety of cuisines, enhancing your dining experiences and entertaining skills. - For the Travel Dreamer:
Tour the rolling hills and vineyards of Paso Robles, and plan your future wine country visits with insider tips and recommendations.
Plunge into 7 vibrant sections of Paso Robles wine country education, then master a 50-question quiz to earn your certificate, perfect for sharing on your social networks.
- History
Paso Robles, flourishing since the 18th century, has evolved into a cornerstone of Californian viticulture, renowned for its diverse wines and innovative winemaking. - Grapes
Paso Robles, celebrated for Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhône-style blends, and Zinfandel showcases over 60 unique wine varieties. - Terroir
Learn how Paso Robles’ soils, climate, and geography create special conditions that result in unique characteristics that you can see and taste in the glass. - Region
With 11 Sub-AVAs and neighboring York Mountain, we’ll discover what makes each wine region in Paso Robles unique. Plus, learn what wines excel in each area. - Reading a Label
Master the art of decoding wine labels to find the perfect bottle every time. Never feel overwhelmed in a wine shop again! - Buying Advice
Learn to expertly navigate Paso Robles' wines, understanding how microclimates and varietals influence your perfect bottle choice. - Tasting
Experience the diversity of Paso Robles by tasting four distinct wines, each showcasing the unique character and richness of this renowned region.
While some prior wine experience would be helpful, it is also not required.
You don’t need wines for this course, but, in the wines section, Christine tastes 4 different wines. We’ll give you the information regarding these wines with a QR code so you can follow along.
At the end of each section, there will be a quiz to challenge your learning, and, at the end of the course, there is a 50 multiple choice question exam. You must achieve 80% in order to pass.
You’ll then be issued a certificate upon completion, which you can share on LinkedIn.
Should you ever want to review your knowledge, you have access to this course for life, so feel free to come back to top up your knowledge.
What You'll Learn
7 Knowledge Packed Sections:
1) History
2) Grapes
3) Terroir
4) Region
5) Buying Advice
6) Tasting
7) Certificate Exam
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Get Schooled by a Real-Deal Master of Wine
Meet Christine Marsiglio, our Director of Education and a Bollinger award-winning Master of Wine—yeah, she’s one of only 35 in the world with that accolade!
Prior to joining Wine Folly, Christine played a pivotal role as a WSET Diploma Educator in London and was instrumental in contributing to the latest global Diploma materials. And get this, she was also a Tastings Exec at Decanter, running panels and even organizing the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Let’s just say, when it comes to wine, Christine’s got some serious game.
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Get to know Madeline Puckette, the co-founder who turned Wine Folly into your ultimate wine cheat sheet since 2011.
She's not just any wine guru; she's racked up major accolades like Wine Blogger of the Year and Wine Communicator of the Year from the International Wine & Spirits Competition, plus she’s also a James Beard Award-winning and New York Times best selling author!
Trust us, her must-read articles, eye-popping infographics, and can't-miss videos make wine know-how as easy as uncork, pour, sip. She's the real deal.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The videos are pre-recorded so that you can watch at your own pace and timezone.
No. We’ll teach you tools that will allow you to go out and taste, buy, and enjoy wines in a more confident way.
We recommend at least 2-3 hours of learning, which is best split over a day or two, but you can go at your own pace and finish earlier or take more time should you wish.
While some prior wine experience would be helpful, it is also not required.
You don’t need wines for this course, but, in the wines section, Christine tastes 4 different wines. We’ll give you the information regarding these wines with a QR code so you can follow along.
Upon purchase you will be invited to join our courses learning platform to start the course whenever you wish. You can access the course at any time and from any device. Start and stop whenever you desire. Take your time or zoom through it.
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Yes! Upon completion (you have to score 80% or higher) of the certificate challenge you will get a unique, encoded digital certificate that you can also share on LinkedIn.
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