Lesson details
There are three ways that still wine turns into sparkling wine and each method has a different effect.
When you work in the hospitality industry it’s important to know the backstory of your products so you can answer customer questions and make recommendations that fit their tastes. So when you’re talking about sparkling wine with a guest, knowing how it was created and the impact that process had on the wine will take your service game to the next level.
In this online lesson, sommelier Kristene King Thrall explains the different approaches winemakers take to turn still wine into sparkling wine.
What you'll learn in the How still wine becomes sparkling wine lesson
- How sparkling wine is made
- How Méthode Champenoise works
- How the Charmat (or tank) Method works
- How the carbonation method works
Who the Wine knowledge essentials course is for
Servers and bartenders, it’s time to release your inner somm! Sharpen up your service skills and up your wine game with help from the world’s best.