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WSET L4 Practice Tasting – Sangiovese vs Nebbiolo

Tuesday 29 April 2014

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These 2 grapes are often confused during a blind tasting. We will learn the differences by focusing on wine making, context & structure. It will also be an experiment in identification of modernist vs tradionalist, long very short ageing, and big vs small oak.

We will taste 6 wines to compare & contrast the most important differences & learn how to identify them using the WSET SAT.  We will also emphasise quality assessment techniques to use it for origin identification.


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.

When: 29 April – 19h00 – 21h00 at above dates


RSVP: Eventbrite link http://bit.ly/1kx3O7Z

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.

Event details

Date
Tuesday 29 April 2014
Time
19:00 to 21:00
Type
Tutored tasting
Cost
HKD 400
Booking required
Yes
Website
Venue details
L5, Hutchison House, 10 Harcourt Rd Central HK Island