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Student scores from “Hidden Gems – Wine selections by a Top Sommelier and Wine Judge” class
Left to right in above photo: The Steen, Jurassic Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2022, $29, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, California, James Suckling says 90 pts, FSW students say: B+ Tormaresca Calafuria Rosé 2025, $15, Salento IGT, Puglia Italy, Wine Enthusiast says 90 pts, FSW students say: B+ Saint Jacques Ultreia Mencía 2022, $25, Bierzo,…
Read MoreStudent Wine Scores from “Better Together – White, Pink and Red Blends” class
From left in photo above: Domaine Carneros Brut 2022, $40, Carneros, California, Wine Spectator says 93 pts, FSW students say: A+ DeLille Cellars Chaleur Blanc 2024, $30, Columbia Valley AVA, Washington, Wine Enthusiast says 94 pts, FSW students say: C+ Chateau Gassier Rosé 2024, $25, Côtes de Provence AOP, France, Andreas Larsson says 91 pts, FSW students say: B+…
Read MoreStudent scores from “Wines from Washington and Oregon” class
From left to right in above photo: Planet Oregon Brut Rosé, $20, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Wine Enthusiast says 92 pts, FSW students say: A Sealionne Halcyon 2023, $30, Chehelam Mountains AVA, Oregon, Wine Enthusiast says 92 pts, FSW students say: B+ Browne Family Bitner Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, $25, Columbia Valley AVA, Washington, Wine Enthusiast says…
Read MoreStudent Wine Scores from “A Wine Importer’s Spanish Faves” class
Left from above photo: Davide Albariño 2023, $30, DO Riss Baixas, Tim Atkins says 94 pts, FSW students say: A+ Ermita Veracruz Verdejo 2024, $17, DO Rueda, FSW students say: B- Esteban Celemin Albillo Real 2022, $17, VdlT Castilla Leon, Decanter says 92 pts, FSW students say: B Solar de Randez Reserva 2017, $26, DOC…
Read MoreStudent Wine Scores from “Sip Italia” class
Left from photo above: Corte di Giso Irpinia 2024, $24, Irpinia DOC, Campania, Vivino says 3.9 pts, FSW students say: B+ Soave Classico 2024, $23, Soave DOC, Veneto, Wine Spectator says 91 pts, FSW students say: A Tramari Rosé 2023, $17, Salento IGP, Puglia, Vivino says 4 pts, FSW students say: B Morgante Nero d’Avola…
Read MoreStudent Scores from “Tasty Values from California’s Top Regions” class
From left to right in photo above: Leo Steen Chenin Blanc 2023, Alexander Valley, $20, Venous Media says 92 pts, FSW students say: B- Martha Stouman Post Flirtation Red Blend 2023, $20, California, FSW students say: C Scar of the Sea Pinot Noir 2024, $27, San Luis Obispo, Jancis Robinson says 92 pts, FSW students…
Read MoreStudent Scores for “Santa Barbara Wine Country” class
Left to right in photo above: Jaffurs Viognier 2023, $26, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, Wine Enthusiast says 90 pts, FSW students say: B- Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay 2023, $19, Santa Lucia, Highlands, Monterey County, Cellar Tracker says 90 pts, FSW students say: B+ Longoria Lovely Rita Pinot Noir 2023, $29, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa…
Read MoreStudent Scores for “French-Style Romantic Wines” class
Left to right in above photo: Lapostolle Grand Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2023, $21, Valle del Rapel, Chile, Wine Spectator says 89 pts, FSW students say: B+ Concrete and Clay Chardonnay 2023, $18, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Tim Atkin says 90 pts, FSW students say: A- Loveblock Pinot Noir 2020, $28, Central Otago, New Zealand, Wine Enthusiast…
Read MoreStudent Wine Scores for “Old World / New World – Smackdown” Class
Left from photo above: Willm Riesling Reserve 2023, $20, AOC Alsace, France, Wine Enthusiast says 88 pts, FSW students say: B+ Pewsey Vale Riesling 2024, $23, Eden Valley, South Australia, Wine Enthusiast says 90 pts, FSW students say: C Santa Cristina Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, $15, IGT Toscana, Italy, Wine Enthusiast says 88 pts, FSW students…
Read MoreStudent Wine Scores for “Spanish Wines, Way Past Rioja!” class
Left from photo above: Bodega y Vineados DaVide Tradition 2024, $30, Rais Baixes DO, Galicia, Vivino says 4 pts, FSW students say: B- Ziaboga Getariako Txakolina Zuri 2024, $17, Getariako DO, Pais Vasco, Baque, Vivino says 4.1 pts, FSW students say: B- Bodega Borsao Tres Picos 2021, $23, Campo de Borja DO, Aragón, Wine Spectator…
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