Introduction to Bordeaux Wines: Foundations, Diversity, and Confidence

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Taught by Dr. Gershwin Narraidoo: Bordeaux Master Level with honors and authorized French Wine Scholar instructor, Wine Scholar Guild.
Bordeaux history, terroir, grapes, appellations, winemaking and wine styles, with practical tasting and buying skills. Six lessons and a 20-question final exam.
Designed by
Dr. Gershwin Narraidoo, Certified Bordeaux Wine Educator, Master Bordeaux Wines, WSET Educator

What makes Bordeaux the world’s most celebrated wine region? Whether you’re new to wine or looking to deepen your expertise, this course invites you on a welcoming journey through Bordeaux’s history, terroir, grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles. You’ll discover how geography and tradition shape the region’s diversity, explore the unique structure of Bordeaux’s wine trade, and gain practical skills in tasting and confidently discussing Bordeaux wines. Through engaging lessons, hands-on activities, and real-world examples, you’ll build a strong foundation and develop the confidence to appreciate, describe, and enjoy the full spectrum of Bordeaux wines.

Dr. Gershwin Narraidoo

Dr. Gershwin Narraidoo has been a Certified Bordeaux Wine Educator since 2016 and is a WSET-certified wine educator. He teaches wine the way it is lived in luxury service: at the table, in the guest’s language, with the confidence that comes from knowing the region behind every bottle.

His wine teaching rests on more than 25 years in luxury hospitality operations, including the pre-openings of The Setai Miami Beach and Loews Miami Beach and his role as Director of Learning & Development at Acqualina Resort. He also spent 14 years as tenured faculty at Johnson & Wales University and Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School.

Through Atelier 5 Star, which he co-founded with Dolly Duran, he leads the Wine & Spirits Academy. Its Introduction to Bordeaux Wines course was created in collaboration with L’École du Vin de Bordeaux. Born in Mauritius and fluent in English and French, he holds a DBA, an MBA and a UC Berkeley Haas Executive Certificate.

Course Lessons

Bordeaux, from the vineyard to the glass

History and the châteaux
Terroir and grape varieties
From vineyard to cellar
Red, white, rosé and sweet
Service with confidence
Labels, value and selection