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Saturday Introduction to Wine Wine Tasting Experience Day

Saturday 14 February 2015

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Starting this special day with PINK champagne a full day's tasting including a delicious 2 course lunch Champagne and 12 wines to taste. This is a fun introduction to the world of wine with no previous experience of wine tasting required

Topics include;

Introduction to the World's 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! – Aroma wheel, Nez du Vin

How to taste wines – aroma, taste, describing wines

Event details

Date
Saturday 14 February 2015
Time
11:00 to 16:00
Type
Wine course
Cost
£75
Booking required
Yes
Website
Venue details
Glendower Hotel, North Promenade St. Annes-on-Sea Lancashire