Saturday Intro to Wine tasting including Champagne and Lunch
Saturday 18 August 2012
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Saturday Introduction to Wine £85
11.30am to 4.30 pm – including Champagne & delicious 2-course lunch in the restaurant of the Chamberlain Hotel
COURSE OUTLINE
· Introduction to the Worlds major wine regions
· New World Wines (Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, California) vs Old World Classics (France, Italy, & Spain)
· Major Red Grape Varieties – Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Tempranillo & others.
· Major White Grape Varieties – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, & others!
· How wine is made – grapes, fermentation, ageing
· Improve your senses! – Nez du Vin
· How to taste wines – aroma, taste, describing wines
· Recognising elements of wine – tannin, acidity, oak
· Tutored Tasting of 12 Wines
· The effect of climate on the taste of wine
· Which wines to buy / where to obtain the best value for money / storing & serving wine / understanding wine labels
· Food & Wine Matching – tips & advice – with practical tastings.
For more details, visit our website at www.eastlondonwineschool.com