- Complete the required Learn the wine, grape & idea primer before tasting.
- Learn the Chardonnay, fermentation, vessel, lees, malolactic, diacetyl, and oak controls before tasting.
- Best option: reuse the C09 pair later the same day or the next day.
Level 2 · Lesson 2
Chardonnay: the shape-shifter
6 minC10After Climate in the glass
Before you press play
Choose your preparation track
You do not need to buy every comparison wine. Choose the track that matches your time, budget, and interest.
- Sample A: a leaner Chardonnay with little obvious oak, such as Chablis or a current stainless-steel California example.
- Sample B: a broader Chardonnay with documented oak influence from broader Burgundy or California.
- Current leads and an exact photo-label AI prompt are in the host PDF. Region or label alone cannot prove the production settings.
- Follow the mixing-board model and complete the observation, plausible-cause, and confirmed-fact exercise without wine.
Print before class
Two sheets, two jobs
The host sheet handles buying and setup. Give every participant their own worksheet before the video starts.
Host purchase + prep sheetBottle choices, substitutions, setup, and reuse guidance
Participant worksheetPrint one copy for each learner
Taste responsibly: small pours, water, food, and spit cups are sensible equipment. Never build transport plans after the bottles are open.