OSHER 753 - Wines and Cheeses of the Mediterranean Coastline

A wide variety of wines is produced within the vast expanse of the Mediterranean coastline. Experience wines originating in France, Italy, Spain and Greece, ranging from crisp, fragrant sparkling and dry whites to dense and earthy wines. Appreciate how warm winds and available water for viticulture generate hardy vines, especially old vines with deep roots that survive where water is scarce. Savor the delicious cheeses from the region and how best to pair them with wines.