COURSE NUMBER: MBA294.2

COURSE TITLE: Wine Industry Speaker Series

UNITS OF CREDIT: 1.0

FACULTY SPONSOR: Greg La Blanc

STUDENT ORGANIZERS: Amol Borcar, Carolyn Chuong, Charles Limido

E-MAIL ADDRESSES: amol_borcar@mba.berkeley.edu; carolyn_chuong@mba.berkeley.edu; charles_limido@mba.berkeley.edu.

PREREQUISITE(S): none

CLASS FORMAT: During the wine speaker series, which will consist of 10 sessions, guest speakers will join us to discuss various aspects of the wine industry. Class sessions will include lectures about oenology and the wine industry and is open to everyone, from wine newbies to sommeliers!

*Please note that the first class meeting for this course will be on 1/30/18.

REQUIRED READINGS: There is no textbook or reader for this class, although we will try to provide background material on the speaker prior to each class.

COURSE FEE: There is a fee of approximately $180 (final amount TBD) to take the class. This fee covers all wine tastings, dinner for all classes, and an end-of-year wine event. Please PayPal wineclub@haas.berkeley.edu no later than the second week of class.

BASIS FOR FINAL GRADE: Grades will be based on attendance, which is mandatory. Missing more than two classes will result in no credit. If you cannot make it to class you will be required to find someone to fill your spot.

ABSTRACT OF COURSE'S CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES: The Wine Industry Speaker Series is a holistic survey of the production, distribution, economics, marketing, and culture of oenology and the wine industry. Each class will present a specific aspect, with experts sharing the intricacies of the wine business. All classes will include wine tastings of some of the top wines on the market today and give you the tools to be a distinguished wine drinker and purchaser.
This perennially popular class promises amazing speakers, significant learning, excellent wine, and great company.We will cover everything from small family wineries selling direct to consumer, to grape sourcing for the biggest names in the business, and everything in between. We will also have experts on wine journalism, criticism, and emerging trends in the wine industry.

LOGISTICS: Wine glasses will be provided for students. Students will be responsible for maintaining and cleaning the glasses between classes. Broken/missing glasses will result in a $15 replacement fee.
Students will be split into groups, and each group will provide dinner for one meeting during the semester (paid for using the class fees). More details will be provided when the class starts.