FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2009
Contact: Donald J. Hughes 904.548.4481

“Wine Appreciation” Class Offered at the FCCJ Nassau Center

The Betty P. Cook Nassau Center is now enrolling students for a new “Wine Appreciation” class. This fun non-credit class is designed for individuals wishing to learn more about wine. The class is offered in three, single night modules or in a 3-night package. The classes will be held on consecutive Wednesday nights, April 8, April 15, and April 22, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The modules are $50 each or $125 for all three. Wines, bread, crackers, water and light hors d´oeuvres are included each night. Chef Richard Lambert will be the instructor. First time FCCJ students will be assessed an additional $15 membership fee.

Module one, on April 8, will include a wine production overview, elements of taste and wine tasting principles, wine wheel and terminology, sensory and quality evaluation with a concentration on old world wines from France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Portugal. Module two, on April 15, will include an overview of wine service and temperatures and will concentrate on new world wines from the America’s, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Module three, on April 22, will include a blending exercise, wine and food matching, navigating restaurant wine lists, buying and storing strategies, wine ratings and developing your own preferences, and dessert wine review.

For registration information, please contact the student services office at 904.548.4432 or stop by the Betty P. Cook Nassau Center, 76346 William Burgess Boulevard in Yulee.