HOSP-300: Introduction to Wine Studies

An exploration of the roles that wines play as quality beverages in professional foodservice operations. The course will review styles of wine from around the world, the theory and practice of matching wine with food, tasting wines, and organizing wine service. Subjects to be explored include wines of the New World (Northern and Southern Hemispheres) and the Old World (Europe) as well as purchasing, storing, marketing, and serving wines in a restaurant environment.