Teaching wine classes is a pretty cool thing to do... mainly because I tend to learn so much from the "students" I am teaching. There isn't much money in it but I guess it's still nice to be able to get paid to teach while I'm able to learn a few things along the way for free.
My classes tend to center on the "Demystification of Wine - Keeping It Simple". It's a great subject because it is subject matter that has no end. There is a bottomless pit of information out there. I've discovered that there are and will always be those among us who feel that wine is some scary, mysterious thing that can, for a variety of reasons, be intimidating and a bit overwhelming. Well, I'll let you in on a little secret... it's all in your mind. Wine is a fun, social beverage and best when enjoyed and shared with friends. Once you get over the initial uneasiness and learn the basics, you'll discover that the world of wine will demystify itself and you'll get extremely comfortable with the process of learning as much as you want to know and then some.
The underlying key to it all is to relax, have a little fun and understand there is absolutely no reason to get uptight over fermented grape juice. Sure, it can be a little overwhelming at first, what with all the different types of grapes and glasses and geography and chemistry and styles and blends and accessories and... well, you get the picture. Like the process of eating an elephant, learning about (and demystifying) wine is best done one bite at a time. Don't fret... ENJOY!
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