Argentina 101 (Course Preview!)

This course is a guided tasting tour of Argentina's wine country.

We'll be tasting 6 wines, including the region's top styles of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Torrontés while we learn how to taste quality.. and where to find it!

* Know how to identify great quality and age-worthiness in Argentina wines.
* Feel knowledgable about the region and gain an expert's point of view.
* Associate wine flavors with the variety, winemaking method, and regional terroir.
* Expand your palate and taste wine like a pro, with a pro.

Course Wines

Wines are not included with the purchase price of this course. However, we're able to offer them through a retail partner. Here are the six regional wines we'll be tasting in the course:

* Malbec from Lujan de Cuyo
* Cabernet Sauvignon from Tupungato
* Bonarda from Mendoza
* Chardonnay from Uco Valley
* Pinot Noir from Patagonia
* Torrontés from Salta

Who is This Course For?

* People who want to learn about wine. (No prior wine knowledge necessary.)
* Beginners and intermediate wine drinkers who need a solid foundation to build upon.
* People who’ve heard the terms “tannins,” “balance,” “age-worthy,” “structured,” “closed,” “QPR,” “bright,” and “flabby” and wondered what they mean.
* Professionals who want to feel at ease wining and dining with important clients.
* People capable of taking notes, slowing down their wine consumption in order to think, and applying the concepts and tools in this course.
* Those who work in hospitality looking to increase their tips and overall professional experience.
* Individuals and small groups who love food, wine, and culture.

Meet your guide:

Hi, I'm Madeline Puckette. I'm the winner of the International Wine and Spirit Competition “Wine Communicator of the Year,” I wrote a James Beard award-winning book about wine, and I have 10+ years working the wine trade from lowly wine cellar rat, to sommelier.

[drmatthewhorkey]

I'm still hoping to get down there sooner rather than later. Good luck with the release of the new guide.

[fastlx]

Awesome. My favorite by Donn Hess ' Altura Máxima '

[darsychane]

You are so young here! Like in oldest videos on channel. Keep up the good work. Don't be serious lady. Be Wine Folly ;)

[JustinLoving]

This looks interesting. Unfortunately Wine Access doesn’t ship to Texas. If I pay the $30 for the course, will the wines be revealed so I can source them myself?

[seminky]

Lapostolle. Best chilean wine. Hands down

[Petazzi]

Can you also join if you are a vulgar alcoholic? Asking for a friend.

[cristobalriquelme]

JUST CROSS THE BORDER to CHILe, there you'll find good wines, QUALITY WINES IN CHILE, LIKE CARMENERE....