{"product_id":"wine-flavor-compounds-masterclass","title":"Wine Flavor Compounds Masterclass: One-Day Sensory Intensive","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste wine with absolute certainty. Isolate 25+ foundational elements and faults with data-driven sensory science.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePass the 3-Second Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Transformation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Move from second-guessing your blind tastings to experiencing unshakeable palate certainty. Isolate the exact chemistry of wine in a single day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Vague Descriptions Are Holding You Back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost wine students and industry professionals are taught to analyze wine through abstract poetry and subjective storytelling. You are told to look for \"hints of leather\" or \"whispers of green orchard fruit,\" leaving you to second-guess your palate during high-stakes exams or critical client consultations. When you stumble on terms like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epyrazines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eterpenes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you are forced to decode a complex liquid matrix without a clear baseline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis masterclass flips the traditional script entirely, discarding elitist jargon for objective science. This intensive treats your palate like a high-precision instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeel completely confident in your tasting mechanics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e because you will isolate, test, and anchor over 25 distinct flavor compounds and structural faults side-by-side against a pure, identical control wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo Poetry. Just Data.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have intentionally broken the traditional, exclusionary mold of wine education. This isn't a relaxed, passive tasting; it is a fast-paced sensory calibration laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of opening random bottles and hoping you cross paths with a specific wine fault or varietal marker, we systematically isolate the exact molecular compounds responsible for the flavors. By stripping away the architectural noise of the wine, you map your personal sensory thresholds, discover your blind spots, and anchor true chemical reference points in your permanent memory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow the Sensory Lab Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo move far beyond the passive theory found in standard study guides, this masterclass utilizes a highly engineered side-by-side spiking method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Control Baseline:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In each session, you are given 11 glasses of the exact same neutral wine. One glass remains pristine and untreated to anchor your palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spiked Variables:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The remaining 10 glasses each contain a single, isolated flavor compound or fault marker added at precise, identifiable thresholds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Structural Analysis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You will directly investigate compounds such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erotundone, diacetyl, acetaldehyde, and TCA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and discuss exactly how specific cellar practices—such as carbonic maceration, cold soaking, and malolactic fermentation—manifest in the final profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Practical Exam:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Every technical session concludes with a blind identification drill and an interactive blending activity to cement your practical mastery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to build both theoretical understanding and practical tasting acuity, this promises to be a compelling evening to deepen your knowledge of one of the world's most dynamic cool-climate regions under the guidance of a Master of Wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasterclass Syllabus \u0026amp; Timeline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis single-day intensive is structured into high-impact, focused blocks to prevent sensory fatigue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9392%; height: 156.806px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.5573%; height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2621%; height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.5407%; height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Will Master\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.4028px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.5573%; height: 78.4028px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-dc75b5f5-7fff-5d19-5090-8ef606e5b817\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e09:00 – 11:00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2621%; height: 78.4028px;\"\u003eWhite Wine Flavor Compounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.5407%; height: 78.4028px;\"\u003eIsolate and master positive varietal and winemaking markers, including terpenes, esters, oak derivatives, and organic elements.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2014px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.5573%; height: 39.2014px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b8e4499b-7fff-5fbe-524f-4df67d7d835f\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11:00 – 11:30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2621%; height: 39.2014px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMorning Break\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.5407%; height: 39.2014px;\"\u003ePalate recovery and cohort networking.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.5573%; height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-25ee7249-7fff-396f-9f4d-ec7a533aac1c\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11:30 – 13:30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2621%; height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Wine Faults Laboratory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.5407%; height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTrain your palate to instantly spot critical commercial defects such as cork taint (TCA), volatile acidity, oxidation, and Brettanomyces.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.5573%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6aba1f6f-7fff-d034-24f7-968e7b376126\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13:30 – 14:30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2621%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLunch Break\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.5407%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePALATE RESET (An essential recovery period).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.5573%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f912605e-7fff-850f-755e-6924621a79ec\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14:30 – 16:00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2621%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRed Wine \u003cbr\u003eFlavor Compounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.5407%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDeconstruct red wine markers, isolating bell-pepper pyrazines, pepper-dominant rotundone, and oak aging extraction variables.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.5573%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16:00 – 16:30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2621%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMarket Blind Verification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.5407%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePut your newly calibrated skills to work by blind-tasting four regular, unaltered commercial-market wines to decode their real-world components.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is In The Room?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ascension program is strictly engineered for serious wine learners who demand real skill development over mere knowledge acquisition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWSET Level 3 \u0026amp; Level 4 Diploma Candidates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are determined to eliminate second-guessing and secure high-distinction marks on their blind tasting papers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSommeliers, Buyers, and Cellar Professionals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e who need authoritative quality control skills to safeguard inventory and manage fine wine programs with absolute authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassionate Enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eager to cross the bridge from casual appreciation to sophisticated, analytical sensory mastery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Your Expert Instructor: Sietze Wijma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased in the Netherlands, Sietze Wijma is a globally recognized wine educator and the founder of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Art of Tasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. His highly sought-after flavor calibration vials are trusted and shipped to wine educators and professional students worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSietze holds a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster of Science (MSc) in Sensory Science\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWSET Diploma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e graduate, and is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Cicerone®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. By combining hard sensory chemistry with an engaging, approachable teaching method, he strips away the pretension of wine analysis to build authentic tasting confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect with the Science:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.artoftasting.nl\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.artoftasting.nl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | Instagram: @artoftasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuition, Logistics, and Registration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wednesday, September 23, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Napa Valley Wine Academy, 2501 Oak Street, Napa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $495, includes all custom wine flights, technical workbooks, and your official physical Certificate of Attendance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremier Crew Discount:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremier Crew™ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emembers receive an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexclusive 10% discount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on enrollment for this advanced masterclass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrict Capacity Cap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To maintain premium standards for individual instructor interaction and calibration guidance, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis lab is capped at 14 attendees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccelerate your tasting journey. Claim your station before the room is full.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Napa Valley Wine Academy","offers":[{"title":"Sep 23, 2026 • 9 AM - 4:30 PM Pacific","offer_id":46268876718276,"sku":"15674ClassNVWAMasterclassNapaSietzeWijma20260923","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/1461\/2676\/files\/The_Art_of_Tasting_logo_for_light_background.png?v=1781792888","url":"https:\/\/napavalleywineacademy.com\/products\/wine-flavor-compounds-masterclass","provider":"Napa Valley Wine Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}