Milford H.S. Adult Education Syllabus

I am super excited to teach my first Adult Education class this fall. Hope there aren't any empty seats and remember......any know-it-alls will not be allowed in this classroom.

Class 1–Oct 18th 7:00–9:00 pm

Lesson 1: Wine Tasting-It’s not rocket science
Wines to be tasted:
Italian Pinot Grigio
Australian Shiraz
A brief overview of how to taste wines correctly. As if learning about wines isn’t difficult enough, there is a science to wine tasting….although like I said; it isn’t rocket science so not to worry.

The next 5 lessons will hopefully lend clarity to the 5 components of wine

Lesson 2: “Man that’s some cool acid”
Wines to be tasted:
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Oregon Pinot Gris
No we aren’t taking a trip back in time, but we are learning about the importance of acidity in wine, what it is and what it does. However that being said, for ambiance I suggest playing Grateful Dead music in the background.

Lesson 3: Tannins-They are the pits!
Wines to be tasted:
French Beaujolais
California Cabernet
Actually tannins are good pitts (as in Brad Pitt). What are tannins? Why are they important? Do they cause headaches? You’ll want to tune into this class and find out. Ambiance recommended: Ocean’s Eleven on the big screen.

Class 2–Oct 25th 7:00–9:00 pm

Lesson 4: What a sweet surprise!
Wines to be tasted:
Italian Moscato
French Viognier
Sweet, dry, fruity….how can I tell the difference? This class will teach you what each term means and more importantly how to say the word ‘Viognier’!

Lesson 5: Check out those legs!
Wines to be tasted:
White Zinfandel
California Red Zinfandel
Legs, fingers and tears take on a whole new meaning in the wine world. Check out this class and find out all about them!

Lesson 6: Do you drink your wine naked?
Wines to be tasted:
California Oaked Chardonnay
Australian Unoaked Chardonnay
Yes, I saved the best for last, get your mind out of the gutter it is not what you think. This class will illustrate the difference between oaked and unoaked wines. As for the ambiance for this tasting…. I am not even going there.