The Experience: Comparative Tasting
The Backbone of Camp: Comparative Tasting
The fastest way to learn is to compare. Over two days, campers experience 12 side-by-side tastings designed to train the palate and highlight how decisions impact every glass.
Campers will learn to identify:
Light-Bodied vs. Full-Bodied Reds
Old World (France) vs. New World (California / New Zealand)
Stainless Steel Crispness vs. Oak-Aged Complexity
Bone-Dry vs. Off-Dry
Champagne Method vs. Prosecco
The /Curriculum: Schedule
Day One: The Foundation
Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Includes lunch in the winery
The Art of Tasting: how to see, smell, and taste wine
In the Vineyard: understanding terroir and vineyard decisions
Red Wine Deep Dive: Pinot Noir vs. Cabernet Sauvignon & Bordeaux vs. California
In the Winery: stainless steel vs. barrel fermentation
White Wine Focus: oaked vs. unoaked Chardonnay & sweetness comparisons
Day Two: The Application
Sunday | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Sauvignon Blanc Spectrum: Sancerre vs. New Zealand
Buying Bubbly: Champagne vs. Prosecco
Myth-Busting: sulfites, screw caps, and the truth about Rosé
Finding Your Price Point: why wine costs what it costs
Capstone Varietal Sampler: Riesling, Syrah, Merlot, and more
What You Walk Away With
Confidence navigating wine lists and store shelves
Vocabulary to describe what you love (and don’t)
Value-driven buying skills
Community and connection with fellow wine lovers
