Discover how great varieties are grown and how wines  are produced by key regions around the world. Students will learn how and where wine is made, and what makes one bottle taste different from another. Growing, processing, and pairing of specific grape varieties and wines is also discussed by a Litchfield County vineyard owner. Separate from this class, an optional vineyard visit may be announced by the instructor.

This course introduces the philosophical underpinnings of atheism and the practical applications of living without a belief in gods. Topics covered include in part: standards of evidence and how they apply to theist arguments for gods; memetics and the persistence of religion; history; and current issues in church/state separation. No required books but there will be suggested reading.