This class will focus on one of the world's favorite red grape varieties: Syrah. We will explore this variety from it's origin place in France, and also from Washington. Typicity in wine is a collaboration between nature and people. In this special Master Class, Tanya Morning Star Darling will be joined by Winemaker and Sommelier Nakenge Adisa to explore the nuance of factors, which contribute to a wine’s identity, including soil, climate, winemaking traditions, vineyard practices, and more. A focused sensory exploration of one of the world's most important grape varieties will form the basis for discovering what makes these wines so iconic and unique. Students will be invited to take part in discussion and tasting, in an inclusive and open forum, and will practice community engagement, and critical thinking as it relates to the origins and elements of wine’s sensory identity.

Learning Outcomes:

• Define the concept of Terroir
• Demonstrate ability to taste for winemaking choices
• Explain the basic character and structure of each grape presented
• Describe how to taste for terroir factors
• Discuss the concept of typicity in the wines of Washington, Bordeaux, and Northern Rhone as it relates to wines made from Syrah