Like many of my classmates, wine has been a big part of my family's history and my experiences growing up. Most would consider our father (mine and Michael's) a knowledgeable wine enthusiast, if not full-fledged collector. However, whenever I ask him how to identify a good wine, he just answers, "drink what you like to drink". However, he learned his palette from his father, who was an even more knowledgeable collector, if somewhat more affected by perceived quality. Unfortunately, my grandfather passed away before I was old enough to really enjoy drinking (wine) with him, and I was never able to really appreciate or try to download his vast database of wines and tastes. This class will give me a framework to understand what my grandfather and father already know, giving me the vocabulary to discuss, appreciate, and collect wine on my own.
In taking this class, I also hope to gain knowledge and frameworks that neither of my father nor my grandfather ever possessed about the business side of wine, the changing global dynamics, and the strategy that wineries, distributors, bottlers, etc. use successfully. I hope to not just gain a deeper appreciation for wine, but also to gain a deeper understanding of the wine industry itself. I am excited to learn more about wine and the fascinating business of wine with everyone!
In taking this class, I also hope to gain knowledge and frameworks that neither of my father nor my grandfather ever possessed about the business side of wine, the changing global dynamics, and the strategy that wineries, distributors, bottlers, etc. use successfully. I hope to not just gain a deeper appreciation for wine, but also to gain a deeper understanding of the wine industry itself. I am excited to learn more about wine and the fascinating business of wine with everyone!
And most of all drink what you like. What is right for you is right for you.
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