Wines of Germany and Eastern Europe
Long-time readers know how much I love German and Austrian wines. Even relatively recent readers have probably figured it out. For three and a half years, I've used my little corner of the web to brainwash you into trying them as well. You probably haven't even noticed the subliminal signals.
This summer, forgo the subtle cues and get brainwashed in person. Pending final approval (which everyone expects), I'll be teaching Wines of Germany and Eastern Europe during UC Berkeley Extension's summer session. You can't sign up yet, but don't worry, I'll let you know when you can. I have no shame about padding the class with supportive students. There's a plan for a different class in the works for the fall session, but I'll share more information when that's further along. I'll be covering Germany, Austria, Hungary, Croatia, and Slovenia, probably with seven or eight different wines a night.
I'm thrilled about this opportunity. No, scratch that; I'm over the moon. I've often recommended the Extension's Wine Studies program: I became passionate about wine because of one of their classes, and I've taken many since. I hope I'll be as good a teacher as those who have inspired me. Though I've taught private wine classes for the last year or so (want to organize a private wine tasting party? write me), this will be my first long-term class. I proposed a six-week course, but the official schedule hasn't been decided. I should know the final details by March.
The opportunity came about because of my role on the steering committee. And I'm on the committee not because of this blog or even my professional wine writing, but because of my foie gras piece for The Art of Eating. Some higher-up in the program is a serious foodie and so naturally takes AoE. He saw my foie gras piece, and suggested to the dean that she should contact me. I don't know how "writes about foie gras" translates to "should be on the steering committee for the Wine Studies program," but I'm not complaining. Not surprisingly, I've had a lot to say at the meetings.
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