Anacortes Senior College

This course is designed for anyone interested in learning a little more about wine; the viticulture, various grapes varieties, and how to taste and pair with food.

It will begin with a brief overview of how and where grapes thrive and the most common grape varieties. We will cover ‘still’ wine production and classification. We will look at wine laws and labeling. A discussion of what characteristics one should observe when tasting wine and how best to pair wine with food will conclude the three-week course.

Instructor: Connie Pangrazi

Professional Experience: Over 30 years of educational experience – both public and private. Parent, past PTO President, Teacher, Curriculum Director, University Faculty Member. Retired from Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University - Assistant Dean of Academics. Skagit Valley College faculty adjunct, Leadership Skagit Class of 2018.

Community Service: Soroptimist International of Anacortes member and past president, Leadership Skagit Coach 2019-21, Anacortes School District Ready to Learn Fair Clothing Drive Coordinator, Island Hospital Therapy Dog Program Coordinator.

Connie Pangrazi retired in 2017 after serving as the Assistant Dean of Academics in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College as well as teaching courses in Exercise Science and Physical Education pedagogy. Prior to entering higher education, Connie taught in public education for more than 10 years.

Connie purchased a home in Northern Italy in 2021. As the property has a small vineyard and Cantina, she became interested in the production of wine. Within the past two years Connie has completed Levels One and Two of the WSET and is currently completing her WSET Level 3 and Wine Specialist Certifications. In the fall of 2025, she will begin courses at UC Davis to obtain her Wine Making Certification. She hopes to one day make her own wine and be involved in the wine industry.