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Wine Tasting: Flavor and Aroma

This course is part of Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis Specialization

Instructor: John Buechsenstein

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Compare red and white varietals, assess aroma and flavor, explore growing conditions, and build flavor standards and sensory vocabulary.

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There are 6 modules in this course

Wine tasting becomes more precise when you can recognize how varietals differ in flavor and aroma. In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll compare and contrast eight classic red wines and eight classic white wines while building the vocabulary used to describe them clearly and accurately.

You’ll examine the flavor profiles of major varietals and learn how growing requirements, location, and cultural and historic context shape each wine’s identity. You’ll also strengthen your sensory awareness and practice putting aroma attributes into words. By the end, you’ll write a descriptive analysis of a wine’s aroma and create flavor standards to support future tasting practice. This course is designed for beginners, wine enthusiasts, hospitality learners, and anyone who wants a more structured approach to tasting and discussing wine.

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1 reading

This module introduces the foundational concepts of wine flavor and aroma evaluation. Learners will explore the aroma wheel, develop a sensory vocabulary for describing wine, and become familiar with major grape varietals and classic Bordeaux wine styles while learning how to select representative wines for tasting and study.

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5 videos1 reading1 discussion prompt

This module explores classic white wine varietals, examining their flavor profiles, growing conditions, historical origins, and key wine-producing regions. Learners will compare the characteristics of major white grapes and understand how factors such as climate, noble rot, and winemaking practices influence wine style and aroma.

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10 videos

This module explores classic red wine varietals, examining their flavor profiles, growing conditions, historical origins, and key wine-producing regions. Learners will understand how factors such as climate, noble rot, and winemaking practices influence wine style and aroma.

What's included

6 videos

In this module, you will write a descriptive analysis of the aroma attributes you identify in a particular wine. Finally, you’ll create flavor standards to help you develop your sensory vocabulary.

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3 videos2 discussion prompts

This module provides an opportunity to assess your understanding of the flavor profiles, growing conditions, historical backgrounds, and key characteristics of classic red and white wine varietals. You will also review concepts related to wine aroma, sensory evaluation, and flavor vocabulary developed throughout the course.

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1 assignment

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John Buechsenstein

University of California, Davis

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Frequently asked questions

To properly complete this course, you are expected to purchase wine and materials on your own to follow along with the instructor. You will need to purchase wine glasses (if you do not already have a proper set as outlined in the lecture), up to 16 bottles of wine, and small amounts of food to experience this course fully. We anticipate you will spend anywhere from $150-$250 USD for the materials in this course.

You’ll compare classic red and white varietals, explore their flavor profiles, and learn how growing conditions and regional context influence wine character. You’ll also practice writing aroma descriptions and building your sensory vocabulary.

Yes. This course is designed for beginners and introduces wine flavor and aroma analysis in a clear, approachable way. It also works well for learners progressing through the Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques and Analysis Specialization.

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