Introduction to Winemaking - 101

Each three hour class, limited to 18 students, will be taught by Robert Herold, M&M Wine Grape Co.'s winemaker,and will cover a brief overview of winemaking, grape varieties (vitis vinifera and hybrids), purchasing ideas, equipment requirements, yeasts, additives, sanitation, and detailed steps for consistently making good white and/or red wine.
Class will provide in depth instruction on making wine from both juice and grape.

Classes are scheduled as follows:

• Tuesday August 3rd, Tuesday August 17th, Tuesday August 31st, Tuesday September 14th

* Advanced registration is required. Fees, $49.95 per person. Students may register up through the day of the class provided the class is not full.

To register, call Jarrelle at (877)812-1137. Jarrelle will take your payment information over the phone and confirm your class choice.

Wine Judging - 121

Each approximately 90 minute class, limited to 18 students, will be taught by Robert Herold, M&M wine Grape Co.'s winemaker. The class will examine the proper method of wine tasting and wine judging. Knowing what retail store wine score numbers indicate will help the students select appropriate wines and also allow them to provide their own scores on unevaluated wine selections. This tasting ability will be a great aid to the students wine making skills as well. Students will taste and score a white and red wine and will be encouraged to bring their home wines for class scoring. All wines will be blind tasted and home wine makers will not be identified. .

Classes are scheduled as follows:

• TBD

Sample wines, cheese and crackers will be provided along with a notebook for each student and memento wine glass. Students must be 21 years of age to participate in tastings.

* Advanced registration is required. Fees, $39.95 per person. Students may register up through the day of the class provided the class is not full.

To register, call Jarrelle at (877)812-1137. Jarrelle will take your payment information over the phone and confirm your class choice.

Basic Lab Skills for Winemakers - 201

Each three hour class, limited to 18 students, will be taught by Robert Herold, M&M Wine Grape Co.'s winemaker,and will cover basic lab testing operations associated with winemaking. A grasp of the how and why of such tests are important for improving winemaking skills and consistently producing fine wine.

Classes are scheduled as follows:

• Tuesday August 10th, Tuesday August 24th, Tuesday September 21st

Advanced registration is required. Fees, $49.95 per person. Students may register up through the day of the class provided the class is not full.

To register, call Jarrelle at (877)812-1137. Jarrelle will take your payment information over the phone and confirm your class choice.

Clarifying Wine with Fining Agents (Advanced Course) - 202

Have you ever experienced a cloudy wine? Have you had trouble clearing you wine? Would you like to know how to minimize the chance of such problems? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then this class is for you. Our winemaker, Robert Herold, will walk you through the whole Fining process, identifying the most common agents you might use. Each will be discussed for appropriate application, dosage, and post-fining racking.

Classes are scheduled as follows:

• Tuesday September 28th

Advanced registration is required. Fees, $39.95 per person. Students may register up through the day of the class provided the class is not full.

To register, call Jarrelle at (877)812-1137. Jarrelle will take your payment information over the phone and confirm your class choice.

Understanding Sugar, Acid, & pH - 203

Each two hour class, limited to 18 students, will be taught by Robert Herold, M&M Wine Grape Co.'s winemaker. This class provides students with a detailed understanding of the specific importance of the three most important characteristics of wine making; sugar, acids, and pH. This lecture and discussion class will emphasize the assessment and management of these elements. Upon completion of this class, students will have a better understanding of the appropriate relationship between these elements and how to manage these elements to positively affect the quality and longevity of the wines they make.

Classes are scheduled as follows:

• TBD

Advanced registration is required. Fees, $39.95 per person. Students may register up through the day of the class provided the class is not full.

To register, call Jarrelle at (877)812-1137. Jarrelle will take your payment information over the phone and confirm your class choice.

Grape Growing

For those of you interested in learning about growing your own grapes here in Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Community College is once again offering this popular 14 week course. The class is held every Monday evening from 5:30 to about 9:30 at the Waterbury campus, right off I-84, exit 18. The class is taught by our winemaker, Bob Herold, who also has his own vineyard and provides vineyard consulting services. Please contact the Admissions office directly at 203-575-8040 and refer to Wine and Viticulture II, HSP-H126, CRN #1563. You can also email the school at nvcc@nvcc.commnet.edu.