Comparative Intensive:
Four Consecutive Mondays: October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 2024
Seating is limited ~ first come, first served

Instructor: Vitalii Dascaliuc

This is a 3-week course on blind tasting, divided into White Varietals, Red Varietals, and Sparkling Wines, followed by an exam. Those who pass the exam with a score of 80% or higher will receive a certificate of excellence from The Sommelier Socety of America.

The goal is to learn to distinguish differences in varietals that can be easily confused with each other. Each class will offer 8 2oz. pours of quality wines from revered producers hand selected by the SSA course instructor.

Students will learn 'tells' from each varietal as well as understand and identify precursors and chemical compounds that result in specific aromatics. This class is designed to enhance community and continue engagement with alumni while offering a more scientific-focused approach to wine tasting comprehension.

Schedule of Classes:
Class / Week 1 - White Wines
Class / Week 2 - Red Wines
Class / Week 3 - Sparkling Wines
Class / Week 4 - Final Exam: Five Wines

Location:
244 West 54th Street
9th floor
New York, NY 10019

Time:
6-8PM

Cost:
$850.00 (fee includes all classes, materials, wine tasting selections, and final exam; classes may not be purchased for individual dates).

About Vitalii Dascaliuc:
Vitalii was born and raised in Moldova, a country renowned for its rich wine culture and home to the largest wine collection in the world.

From a young age, he was exposed to the art of winemaking by working in his family's vineyards and even crafting his own barrel of wine at the age of 16. After moving to the United States, Vitalii pursued a career in the restaurant industry, where he had the opportunity to taste and learn about wines from around the world.

This sparked a deep passion and appreciation for the diversity and terroir-specific nature of wine. With extensive experience as a sommelier in some of the most renowned restaurants in Washington DC and New York City, Vitalii now focuses on sharing his knowledge and expertise through leading wine classes, and events.