La Rioja and Ribera del Duero
There’s something about coming into the Rioja region of Spain on the Camino Francés and seeing all of the vineyards. Differing systems of trellising, but everything from vast acreages planted […]
Est. 2018
(Wine Educates)
Through Vinum Docet (Wine Educates), Jeff D. Peterson, Ph.D. offers educational experiences both locally in Oregon, and abroad, in Spanish-speaking countries. This summer, he will be offering wine and food pairing seminars at the Mac Market in McMinnville, Oregon through a unique set of seminars called X-Treme Wine Tasting. In collaboration with The Wine & Spirit Archive, he will also be offering field experiences in vineyards that include an outdoor experience walking vineyards, often talking with the vineyard owners, and tasting wines from their vineyards, based on themes.
¡X-Treme Wine Tasting! at Mac Market
McMinnville, Oregon Educational Wine Series
A series of educational wine tastings from Jeff PEterson at McMinnville’s MAC Market
Spanish Wines and Food from the Camino – September 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Wine X-tremes – Wines from Extreme Climates – October 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
I live in Oregon, is it Okay to not Drink Pinot Noir? – November 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
They Make Wine in Bolivia??? – December 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Argentina and Elevation – Wines from 300 Feet to 10,000 Feet – February 16 2022, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Hit Me With Bubbles!: Bubbly from Around the World –– March 9 2022, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Upcoming Wine Tours Abroad
Dr. Peterson will be leading two tours to South American wine regions, one exploring the Mendoza region of Argentina, and the other exploring vineyards in Bolivia, some of which are planted at nearly 10,000 feet in altitude.
Mendoza, Argentina
Date TBD
