Advanced Principles of Winemaking -Bottling and Tirage Ops 3 days

This is an advanced course which builds on the Principles of Sparkling Wine course. There will be an assumed level of knowledge and prior experience. Wine enthusiasts with a background in microbiology and/or chemistry may also find this course of interest.

Tirage is a unique winemaking process for traditional method sparkling wine. It is crucial in determining the flavour, aroma, effervescence and overall quality of sparkling wines, as it significantly influences the development of the wine's unique characteristics. Often challenges are experienced in preparing the yeast for this vital process or during the process of tirage. This course will cover managing each step in the tirage process and what to do if challenges are encountered during the process