FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 6, 2008
Media Contact: Donald J. Hughes, Nassau Center Director, 904.548.4481

“Wine Appreciation” Class Offered at the FCCJ Nassau Center

Just in time for holiday entertaining, 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 Tuesday nights from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., beginning November 18 and continuing through December 2. The modules are $50 each or $125 for all three. Wines, bread, crackers, water and light hors d’oeuvres are included each night. First time FCCJ students will be assessed an additional $15 membership fee.

Module one, on November 18, 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 wines from France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Portugal. Module two, on November 25, will include an overview of wine service and temperatures and will concentrate on wines from the Americas, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Module three, on December 2, 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.