In these workshops, open to all levels of French learners, we’ll explore tastes and flavors in a truly distinctive way: each tasting will guide us through landscapes, historical moments, and cultural creations in literature and visual arts. Through a curated series of wine and cheese tastings, we will forge connections with literary and cultural works at large. From these explorations, we’ll cultivate and deepen our linguistic abilities, guided by the core belief that the only way to preserve and enrich taste is through language — French, in particular. Special attention will be given to vocabulary for describing flavors, especially through a methodical reading of some iconic menus.
This workshop is especially designed for those eager to explore synesthetic dimensions — or simply curious to uncover which words nestle within which tastes, and vice versa. Wine and cheeses listed below are subject to availability and may change. Participants must be at least 21 years old.
Champagne:
Wines: Brut and Rosé champagnes
Cheese: Chaource and Langres
