Digital method wine course
The Vino Academy
Anne-Laure, a true wine enthusiast for over 10 years, created Vino Lovers in 2018 to make the world of wine less intimidating and accessible to everyone. Her friendly approach to online wine education is appreciated by over 35,000 people on YouTube and 17,000 people on Instagram.
Enjoy lifetime access to 13 video course modules
- Introduction to oenology
- Introduction to wine tasting
- Food and wine pairing
- Serving wine and managing your cellar
After your order, you will receive by email your login credentials to access the dedicated platform
Content of the Vino Academy
Introduction to oenology
Module 1 – From Vine to Wine
How fermentation occurs to produce alcohol
The annual cycle of the vine: what happens in the vineyard throughout the year
The concept of grape variety
The concept of terroir
The main categories of wine
Module 2 – Understanding Wine
The production of red, rosé, and dry white wines
The production of sweet wines
The production of sparkling wines (with a focus on Champagne)
Different bottle formats and shapes, and types of closures
Module 3 – French Wine Regions and Grape Varieties
Wine-producing regions in France
Wine styles produced in these regions
The main grape varieties used in France and their profiles
Module 4 – Decoding the Label of a Wine Bottle
Important information on a wine label
The classification of wines in France (AOC, IGP, Vin de France)
Understanding the differences between Crus Bourgeois, Grands Crus Classés, Premiers Crus, etc.
Introduction to wine tasting
Module 1 – Principles of Tasting
The 3 simple steps to properly taste wine
How to prepare yourself for tasting under optimal conditions
Specificities to consider for different types of wine being tasted
Introduction to the tasting sheet: a tool to guide you
Module 2 – Visual Analysis
How to observe and describe the color of wine
Other criteria to observe, such as color intensity, clarity, brightness
The significance of these elements in the context of tasting
Module 3 – Olfactory Analysis
Understanding how our sense of smell works
The major aroma families to be familiar with
The method to follow for an efficient olfactory analysis
Tips to help you recognise aromas in your glass
Module 4 – Gustatory Analysis
How our palate functions in tasting
Key elements of tasting: tannins, alcohol, sugar, acidity, complexity, and intensity of flavours
The technique for tasting wine
Vocabulary to accurately describe wine
Module 5 – Evaluating Wine Quality
Key criteria for assessing wine quality
Objective evaluation of wine
Common wine faults and how to recognise them
Food and wine pairings
Module 1 – Understanding Food and Wine Pairings
How the chemistry between wine and food works
Properly balancing a dish with a wine
The order of wine service during a meal
Food and wine pairings that do not work, and common pitfalls to avoid
Module 2 – Creating Successful Pairings
Which wines to serve for the aperitif
Which wines to serve with appetisers
Which wines to pair with fish or seafood dishes
Which wines to pair with meat or charcuterie dishes
Which wines to pair with cheeses
Which wines to pair with desserts
Serving wine and managing your wine cellar
Module 1 – Proper Wine Service
At what temperature to serve wine and how temperature influences the tasting experience
How to decant or aerate wine (and when a wine needs to be decanted)
Choosing the right glass for each type of wine
Module 2 – Managing Your Wine Cellar and Ageing Your Wines
How to preserve an opened bottle of wine
Tips for ageing wines properly in a cellar
Advice on organising and managing your wine cellar
The content is very clear, transparent, accessible, and straight to the point. Progressions can be felt from course to course. Perfect for beginners.
A huge congratulations for the work done to help us learn about the world of wine. Very well done. I highly recommend it 100%
I am absolutely delighted with the classes. They are clear, precise, concise, high-quality, and presented in an enjoyable manner. The delivery is melodic and pleasant. In short: I LOVE it and I absolutely recommend it.
The classes are very engaging, concise, and in-depth at the same time. They cover the fundamentals as well as the slightly more technical aspects of oenology. The content is visually appealing and pleasing to the eyes and ears. Thank you.
Very friendly and incredibly effective for deepening one's knowledge in this vast field
I am currently taking a course on Vino Lovers. It's truly excellent, with clear explanations and detailed training. I highly recommend it, 100%
