Introduction to Wine – Wine Tasting Experience with Lunch

11am to 4pm – including Champagne & delicious 2-course lunch at the beautiful Glendower Hotel plus a tutored tasting of 12 superb wines. Passionate about wine & want to learn more? Each course is a fascinating introduction to the world of Wine. Do you want to discover fascinating and delicious new wines & grape varieties? Do you want to taste a wide variety of wines and understand what makes them so different ? Do you want to know which wine to drink with what food? Then these are the courses for you ! It is also a great way to meet new friends who share your love of wine.

Course Outline:

Introduction to the Worlds major wine regionsNew 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, ageingImprove your senses! – Aroma wheel, Nez du VinHow to taste wines – aroma, taste, & describing winesRecognising elements of wine – tannin, acidity, oakTutored Tasting of 12 WinesThe effect of climate on the taste of wineWhich wines to buy / where to obtain the best value for money / storing & serving wine / understanding wine labelsFood & Wine Matching – tips & advice – with practical tastings.

This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and taste world-class wines with a delicious lunch crammed in too!