Introduction to Wine Aromas
Build your confidence, sharpen your vocabulary, and master aroma identification. With a solid scientific foundation and a fun, interactive approach, you’ll learn to taste smarter, speak clearer, and share your insights
Introduction to Wine Aromas
Wine is often described through aromas, yet very few people truly understand where those aromas come from or why they appear in the glass. This masterclass has been designed to bridge that gap.
Through the tasting of five carefully selected wines from some of the world’s most renowned regions, participants will explore the fascinating connection between grape variety, winemaking decisions, bottle ageing, and the aromas we perceive when we smell a wine.
Together, we will uncover the science behind some of wine’s most distinctive aromatic compounds—from the herbaceous pyrazines and tropical thiols of Sauvignon Blanc, to the floral terpenes of Gewürztraminer, the spice of Syrah, the influence of oak on Chardonnay, and the complex tertiary aromas that emerge through the ageing of Rioja.
More importantly, this is not a chemistry lesson. It is an opportunity to train the senses, build confidence in tasting, and learn how to translate instinctive impressions into meaningful understanding.
Whether you are a wine professional, an enthusiast, or simply curious about what lies behind the aromas in your glass, this masterclass will provide a deeper appreciation of wine and the remarkable stories that aromas can tell.