This masterclass, led by wine writer and scientist Jamie Goode, takes you deep into global trends in vine management and winemaking. Over the course of the day you explore the key decisions a vigneron must make and the decisive steps of wine production, from ripeness and whole bunch fermentation to élevage and natural wine. It is a science-driven, advanced-level session for anyone who wants to understand what really happens between vineyard and glass.
Duration: 1 day
Format: On site
Location: Stockholm
Language: English, Swedish
Level: Advanced
Time commitment: One-day course
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About the course.
Led by Jamie Goode, this Masterclass was focusing on global trends in vine management and winemaking. It has taken us through important considerations and decisions the vigneron must do and all the decisive steps during wine production. Main topics were ripeness, whole bunch fermentation, the art of élevage and natural wine.
Led by Jamie Goode, this Masterclass was focusing on global trends in vine management and winemaking. It has taken us through important considerations and decisions the vigneron must do and all the decisive steps during wine production. Main topics were ripeness, whole bunch fermentation, the art of élevage and natural wine.
What you will learn
What you learn.
You understand current global trends in vine management and how they affect wine quality.
You can explain key decisions a vigneron makes throughout the winemaking process.
You understand ripeness and how harvest timing shapes a wine's character.
You know what whole bunch fermentation is and how it influences structure and aroma.
You understand the concept and purpose of élevage in winemaking.
You can discuss what defines 'natural wine' and the debates surrounding it.
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Vine management trends
Global trends in vineyard management and how they shape grape quality.
Ripeness and harvest decisions
How ripeness is assessed and why harvest timing is a decisive choice for the vigneron.
Whole bunch fermentation
What whole bunch fermentation is and its effect on a wine's structure and aromatics.
Élevage
The art of élevage — how ageing decisions shape the finished wine.
Natural wine
Key ideas and debates around natural winemaking.
Target audience
Who is this for?
This masterclass is aimed at sommeliers, wine trade professionals and serious wine enthusiasts with existing wine knowledge who want a deeper, science-based understanding of winemaking.
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