Wine is a reflection of the people who make it and of the people who drink it.
Tradition, science, nature, and ethics are all involved in winemaking. In the end, wine is art.
The transformation of the grape into wine through alcoholic fermentation is a spontaneous and at the same time guided phenomenon. Winemaking consists in intervening as little as possible and wisely for the grape’s potential to be fully expressed in wine.
Tastes and techniques in winemaking evolve continuously, making wine a marker of its time and also an adventure through time.
It is the need for knowledge that embarks you on that journey. We learn and explore.
And we do so while we celebrate life. Joy it is.
Chapter 1
ATTENTION, THE SECRET IS TO TASTE
Taste awakens our senses. Wine sharpens our focus. We will cultivate our attention to the essentials. This chapter is an introduction to wine tasting. We will explore what to look for in a wine, agree on basic terminology, and gain technical know-how through our tasting experience.
AN INVITATION TO EXPLORE
Learn to own your wine and enjoy great company. Classes emphasize key aspects of wine tasting : From foundational training to the beauty of the language of wine, the idea is to know your palette as an individual.
We learn about wine with experience and time. The more you taste, the better you become : Your appreciation grows, your taste becomes more evident. Classes will give you the tools for further exploring wine on your own.
Maria lives in Thessaloniki, Greece. She studied chemical engineering in her hometown and enology in Bordeaux, France. Having worked at first- and second-growth Châteaux in Bordeaux, as well as in the south of France, she developed a true appreciation for and wide experience in tasting. In Greece, her expertise opened the door to creative endeavors such as evaluating and selecting wines and coordinating food and wine events.
With a sense of simplicity, Maria tastes wine, viewing it as a way of modeling healthy living. She offers wine appreciation classes through capsule sessions that enhance understanding and enjoyment. Tastings are held at in-person gatherings or online via Zoom.
