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Secrets of the Wine World

2026-02-05 19:00:00 2026-02-05 20:30:00 America/Chicago Secrets of the Wine World Join Sommelier Timothy Campbell for a fun and fact-filled exploration of the history of wine and recent changes in the world of wine. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Thursday, February 05
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-05 19:00:00 2026-02-05 20:30:00 America/Chicago Secrets of the Wine World Join Sommelier Timothy Campbell for a fun and fact-filled exploration of the history of wine and recent changes in the world of wine. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

Join Sommelier Timothy Campbell for a fun and fact-filled exploration of the history of wine and recent changes in the world of wine.

Everyone from serious tasters to those who enjoy a glass now and again will walk away with a new appreciation for what's happening in today's dynamic wine world. This is a lecture only - no samples will be served.

This program covers a wide range of topics: a history of wine and its long use as a medicine, how and where grapes are grown, why dirt matters, winemaking practices and styles, classic and emerging regions, the rise of artisanal producers, natural, biodynamic, organic, and even orange wines!, how to detect wine faults, how to pair wine with any kind of food, and how the pressures of climate change and globalization are shaping the market. Campbell shows how weather, geography, and geology impact the growing of grapes, while genetics, chemistry, history, and cultural tradition shape the wines we enjoy. Questions and interaction are encouraged!

Timothy Campbell is an Adjunct Faculty member at the College of DuPage where he teaches Introduction to Wine and Beverage Management, as well as art, writing, and photography classes. He is a Certified Sherry Wine Specialist, and he holds the Level 3 Award in Wines from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust while currently working toward earning the WSET diploma.

Please register each patron individually.

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