Hello Winemakers,

This is an opportunity to participate in our "Private Instruction" lessons with a small group at a fraction of the usual private rate.  By joining in with a limited size group, the fee per lesson is only $10, and the content of the instruction remains the same. 

Our instructors can combine one-on-one support, with deep knowledge of the products available in the supply chain and the support of The Beverage People---a company that goes back to 1980, essentially the beginning of legal homebrewing in California.

This is Lesson 1 of our 11 lesson instructional series on Winemaking.  You can view the full lesson plan content here.

About Winemaking Lesson 1 

Basics of Wine Components, Tasting, and Testing

This is Lesson 1 of our home winemaking lesson plan. Our private instruction lesson plans are instruction only.  They do not include beverage/food production on site or any beverage/food handling. 

Approximate lesson time: 40-60 minutes

This Lesson 1 Plan Includes:

• Wines will be brought by the instructor
• Key Compenents in Wine – a handout with discussion
• Lab Testing Basics – what can you test at home, what should be tested at a lab
• Demonstrate: hydrometer reading, acid test
• Tasting: addition of acid, addition of bicarbonate, addition of tannin.
• Assign reading for next lesson: TBP Winemaking Step-by-Step, Pambianchi Introduction

Presenter: Gabe Jackson or Joe Hanson-Hirt

The lesson will begin at 5:00 PM.  Hope to see you in our Fermenter's Warehouse!

• Enrollment is required and space is limited to 6 students. Please use the "Add to Cart" button and complete the checkout process.
• ENTRANCE FEE: $10
• WHAT ELSE TO KNOW: Length of the presentation may range from 40-60 minutes.
• DATE AND TIME: 9/3/22, 5:00 PM
• LOCATION: The Beverage People Fermenter's Warehouse, 1800 Empire Industrial Court, Suite A, Santa Rosa, CA 95403