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Wine Studies at the Elizabeth Bishop Wine Resource Center

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The Elizabeth Bishop Wine Resource Center is an educational facility at Boston University’s Metropolitan College established for the study and promotion of wine and other spirits in order to educate people about wine as a beverage, which, when consumed in moderation, can be part of an enjoyable and healthy lifestyle. Its purpose is to foster educational programs at Boston University that explore all aspects of wine, including viticulture; enology; wine history; economics; distribution and marketing; the pairing of wine with food; and the psychological, physiological, and cultural phenomena of wine consumption.

Wine Studies Certificate Programs

The Center offers Wine Studies Certificate Programs consisting of four levels of coursework and expertise. Beyond the personal enrichment gained through any of the four levels of wine study, achieving certification in Levels 2, 3, and 4 will enhance one’s opportunity to work in the wine industry. All students, including those already in the industry, will benefit from the expertise of our instructors, Sandy Block, Bill Nesto, and Alex Murray.

Level 2: A Comprehensive Survey of Wine - Spirits, and Beer
Prerequisite: none
This course goes into greater depth than Level 1 and is a prerequisite for Levels 3 and 4. Students passing this course will attain proficiency in the field of wine and associated alcoholic beverages. This intensive survey covers each of the world’s most important geographical areas and includes comprehensive comparative tastings. There are fourteen three-hour classes; the final exam includes a tasting as well as a written component.
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Summer Session—Fourteen Tuesdays: May 27; June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19, 26; September 2 (exam)
6 - 9 p.m.

Wine Events

The Center offers a range of casual wine seminars of interest to the general public, including tours, tastings and demonstrations, and special events.

Winemaker's Cycle with Kip Kumler
Experience, first-hand, the process of turning grapes into wine. Kip Kumler, owner and winemaker of Turtle Creek Winery, leads this seminar series at his vineyard in Lincoln, MA. The four classes will follow the winemaker's cycle throughout the year, from vine to bottle.
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Four Saturdays, 10 a.m.–Noon
June 7: The Season Starts: Between Bud-burst and Flowering
August 2: The Beginning of Maturity: Veraison, or When Grapes Change Color
September 20: Approaching Harvest: How to Tell When the Grapes Are Ready
November 15: After the First Frost: Dormancy and Preparing the Vines for Winter

 


   
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