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Oak is a fascinating topic, and cooperage, a cooper is a person that produces oak barrels. There's a lot of talk about the origin of the wood being the most important factor in determining the flavor, which forest, whether it's Nievre, Tronçer, Allier, I've learned that what's quite interesting is the process of producing the oak barrel is actually believed to be more important in determining the final flavor profile of a barrel.
Read MoreEach of our instructors has embraced their love of wine in different ways. Some were born into a culture of wine appreciation, while others reshaped their career and lifestyle driven by their passion for wine. Whatever their background, they all have a common goal of sharing their experience and knowledge with the Sommelier Certificate course students.
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