Lake Michigan College Cork Master Competition

Think you can tell a Chardonnay from a Riesling? A Cabernet from a Sangiovese? Put your palate to the test in the LMC Cork Master blind tasting competition!

Contestants will sample four white and four red wines from classic regions around the world. Your challenge: correctly identify each grape variety—and for bonus tie-breaker points, name the country of origin.

The taster with the most correct varietals will be crowned the Cork Master Champion!

Possible Varietals:

• Whites: Albariño, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
• Reds: Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Bordeaux Blend, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah/Shiraz, Tempranillo

Possible Countries:
Australia, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, USA

Learn from a Pro!
This tasting is led by Jason Forbes, a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers with over 16 years of experience as a wine director. His wine programs have been recognized by Wine Spectator, and his studies have taken him to Bordeaux, Napa Valley, and Verona, Italy. He is also Italian Wine Certified through the Italian Trade Commission.

This Extended Education class is for personal enrichment only and is not eligible for college credit. If you are interested in learning more about LMC’s Wine and Viticulture Technology program, please reach out to Program Director Tim Godfrey at .

Host or Publisher Michael Moyer