Wine and Passion
/Thoughts on a lesson about wine from a music class, and how you can improve your expertise by re-becoming a beginner.
Read MoreThe Blog "Engaging the Senses" includes thoughts on wine, food, travel and art from James Beard Award-winning writer, WSET educator and travel photographer Lyn Farmer
Thoughts on a lesson about wine from a music class, and how you can improve your expertise by re-becoming a beginner.
Read MoreI have a new slate of in-person wine classes coming up with many Covid-protections in place and the promise of finally getting to share wine together. AND, a special offer that gets you a free online class when you sign up for an in-person class!
Read MoreNo country has as diverse an array of great and classic wines as France, so I’m particularly happy to announce a new wine course that explores the wines of France in depth. Read all about it right here!
Read MoreCan the nose be trained? Can you harness your tastebuds? Absolutely! While we note them as separate elements in tasting, by both physiology and vocabulary, aroma and flavor are inextricably linked. For the most part, without aroma there is no flavor. Here's a look at how our senses work together to enhance our wine appreciation, and a preview of an exciting master class in the art and science of olfaction that is perfect for every wine lover, from novice sipper to supreme sommelier.
Read MoreI'm pleased to announce new dates for WSET courses in South Florida. One of my greatest pleasures is sharing my passion for wine with others, and teaching WSET courses for Fine Vintage, Ltd. allows me to not only share that passion, but to revisit it frequently and reexamine all the basics of wine. I also get to meet terrific people who want to learn more about wine as well. Join us - hone your tasting skills and build up your library of wine knowledge at one of the upcoming classes!
Read MoreWhen a friend asked me why she should take a wine course instead of just buying a few bottles and having a liquid virtual class at home, it got me thinking. I came up with several reasons...Lift a glass, and read on....
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