Name
A Close-up of Estate Fruit: Interactive Tasting to Decipher Terroir
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Speakers
David Glancy - San Francisco Wine School
Pedro Garcia
Judd Wallenbrock - Priest Ranch Wines
Kim Beto - Terlato
Geoffrey Thompson
Pedro Garcia
Judd Wallenbrock - Priest Ranch Wines
Kim Beto - Terlato
Geoffrey Thompson
Description
Join Master Sommelier David Glancy for an engaging, palate-driven exploration of terroir expression through estate-grown wines. This interactive tasting delves into how site-specific factors—soil, climate, elevation, and farming practices—shape the character and quality of estate fruit. Through a comparative lineup of wines, participants will sharpen their ability to detect and articulate terroir influence, gaining deeper insight into the nuances that set estate-grown wines apart. Perfect for professionals looking to enhance their tasting analysis and storytelling around provenance and place.
Location Name
Andiluca II
Full Address
Rancho Bernardo Inn
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
United States
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
United States
Session Type
Tasting Seminar
Tasting Component?
Tasting Session
Learning Objectives
Identify key elements of terroir—including soil type, microclimate, elevation, and vineyard practices—and their influence on estate-grown wine profiles.
Develop sensory analysis skills to recognize and articulate how terroir expresses itself in the glass across different estate wines.
Enhance storytelling techniques for wine service by connecting terroir-driven insights to guest education, staff training, and program development.
Develop sensory analysis skills to recognize and articulate how terroir expresses itself in the glass across different estate wines.
Enhance storytelling techniques for wine service by connecting terroir-driven insights to guest education, staff training, and program development.