WSET L4 Practice Tasting – Oak & Red Wines

In this tasting, we will learn to differentiate the various types of oak used to ferment & mature red wines.

This will include an overview of oak types, origin, length of maturation & size of vessel.

We will taste 8 wines to compare & contrast the most important production techniques using oak & learn how to identify them using the WSET SAT.

The session to include 30-45 minutes of theory and at least 60 minutes of tasting. Written hand-outs to be provided. Focus will be on identification, vocabulary, and to confidently assessing quality & style based on the WSET SAT Level 4.

This tasting is almost sold out, please sign up today!

When: 20 March – 19h00 – 21h00 at above dates
RSVP: Eventbrite link http://bit.ly/1jQtI3I
Where: Cliftons, L5, Hutchison House, 10 Harcourt Rd, Central, HK
Cost: HKD 400
Space: Maximum 20 participants
Glasses: Each participant to bring 6 glasses

Please kindly make sure to register & pay in advance to secure your place. you can pay directly on the site or by cheque as per instructions. Refund will be provided if cancellation at least 7 days prior to the tasting.

This tasting will be led by JC Viens, who is a Certified Tutor of the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and a holder of the WSET Diploma (Merit). He is now studying to become Master of Wine. Avid wine lover and a storyteller, he has traveled extensively throughout the various wines regions around the world.