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Student 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…
Read MoreStudent Scores from “Good on Ya: Australia and New Zealand Wines” class
Left to right in above photo: Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc 2024, $26, Martinborough, New Zealand, Wine Spectator says 93 pts, FSW students say: A- Tamar Ridge Devil’s Corner Resolution Chardonnay 2020, $26, Tasmania, Australia, Wine Enthusiast says 92 pts, FSW students say: B+ Loveblock Pinot Noir 2020, $28, Central Otago, New Zealand, Wine Enthusiast…
Read MoreStudent Scores from ” Baby It’s Cold Outside – Hearty Wines to Warm You!
Left from photo above: Safriel Family Reserve Chenin Blanc 2021, Paarl WO, South. Africa, $25, Wine Enthusiast says 91 pts, FSW students say: B David Freakshow Red 2023, Lodi AVA, California, $20, Tasting Panel says 91 pts, FSW students say: B+ Cellar Can Blau Mas Can Blau 2021, Montsant DOC, Spain, $18, Wine Spectator says…
Read MoreStudent Scores from “Big French Reds: When, Why & How to Decant” class
Left to right from the above photo: E.Guigal Crozes Hermitage 2021, Crozes Hermitage AOC, Côte du Rhône, $35, James Suckling says 90 pts, FSW students say: Bottle B- / Decanted B+ Château Tour Bayard Montagne Saint-Émilion 2022, Montagne-Saint Emilion AOC, Bordeaux, $25, Wine Enthusiast says 91 pts, FSW students say: Bottle B- / Decanted B…
Read MoreStudent Scores from “Resolutions in a Glass” class
Left from photo above: Paula Kornell Sparkling Brut Rosé NV, California, $29, Wine Reviews Online says 93 pts, FSW students say: B Simonet-Febvre Chablis 2023, Chablis, Burgundy, France, $32, Wine Enthusiast says 92 pts, FSW students say: B Noelia Bebelia Albariño 2024, Rias Baixas, Spain, $30, Tim Atkin says 92 pts, FSW students say: A-…
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