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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

Event details

Date
Saturday 18 August 2012
Time
11:30 to 16:30
Type
Tutored tasting
Cost
£85
Booking required
Yes
Website
Venue details
130-135 Minories, London EC3N 1NU London