UC IRVINE
EXTENSION OFFERS NEW ONE-DAY WINE SEMINAR:
“THE WINES OF SPAIN”
Course Explores the
Diversity of Wine Styles and Grapes of Spanish
Wines
IRVINE, Calif.
– The University of California, Irvine Extension
has announced a new one-day seminar titled, “The
Wines of Spain,” which will be offered on the
UCI campus Saturday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. The course is an elective in UC Irvine
Extension’s renowned Specialized Studies Program
in Wine and is also available to local wine
enthusiasts.
“Spain is a classic wine region with the largest
vineyard in the world, long winemaking tradition
and diverse wine styles ranging from full-bodied
reds, aromatic whites, distinctive sparkling and
venerable fortified wines. It is an “Old World”
wine region with a “New World” climate,
resulting in fruit-driven wines that appeal to
U.S. consumers,” explains course instructor and
Napa Valley-based wine educator Annette Hanami.
“Spanish wine sales in the U.S market have
increased tremendously within the last few
years, especially in this economy, when
consumers are more open to trying wines from
international regions that please a
sophisticated palate while still offering a
great value.”
At
the end of this course, students will be able
to:
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Understand the major grape varietals grown in
Spain,
both red and white
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Explore in-depth the different wine regions of
Rioja, Ribera del Duero,
Jerez, Cava
and others
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Understand the diverse wine styles and wine
making methods of
Spain
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Read
a Spanish wine label and order bottles of wine
in restaurants with confidence
Annette Hanami presents consumer seminars and
educates restaurants, retailers and distributors
around the country on international wines. She
holds the Diploma and Advanced Certificate from
the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, as well as
the Certified Wine Professional credential from
the Culinary Institute of America. Hanami is a
Spanish Brand Ambassador and Spanish Wine
Educator certified by the Academia del Vino de
Espana. She is also a licensed instructor with
the French Wine Academy and is individually
accredited by the Counseil Interprofessional du
Vin de Bordeaux as an International Bordeaux
Educator.
“UC Irvine
Extension is thrilled to have Ms. Hanami share
with our students her extensive knowledge and
expertise,” says director of Arts and Humanities
programs, Kirwan Rockefeller. “This wine class
caters to nearly everyone, from busy
professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge
of Spanish wine, local wine aficionados and
average consumers who want to learn more about
the wine industry in general.”
To learn more
about UC Irvine Extension’s one-day seminar,
“The Wines of Spain,” or about the Specialized
Studies Program in Wine, please visit
www.extension.uci.edu. To register for the
course, call 949-824-5414 or e-mail
UnexArts@uci.edu.
CONTACT: Vivian Chan, 949-486-8960 x235
vivian@echomediapr.com
About UC Irvine,
Extension:
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continuing education arm of UCI, UC Irvine
Extension is dedicated to providing a
university-level learning experience for
students, offering thousands of exciting courses
and programs to local, regional, and global
constituencies via online curriculum as well as
through on campus classes. UC Irvine Extension
offers a rich array of academic and community
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campus activities. For more information, please
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www.extension.uci.edu or fan the school at
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About the
University of California, Irvine:
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of California, Irvine is a top-ranked university
dedicated to research, scholarship and community
service. Founded in 1965, UCI is among the
fastest-growing University of California
campuses, with more than 27,000 undergraduate
and graduate students and about 1,400 faculty
members. The second-largest employer in dynamic
Orange County, UCI contributes an annual
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