the emperor's first question...

[thewoodman]

I agree with Bucko re: the UC Davis course. Go to www.universityextension.ucdavis.edu to find out more. John Beuchenstein, the winemaker for Fife teaches it and it is packed with knowledge and tasting exercises.

Also, if you look at the UCD Vit & Enol dept. website they have Ann Noble's Aroma Wheel (and you can order a nice laminated copy), but I think they also have an article on how to mix aroma standards with various household or grocery store items. I haven't done this exercise, but it seems like fun, especially to do with a group.