Saturday Introduction to Wine Course with Lunch
SORRY - SOLD OUT. Next Saturday Course is on 8 June. Join us on an introduction to wine day from 11.30am to 4.30pm including Champagne and delicious 3-course lunch at the award-winning Darcy's restaurant in St Albans. This wonderful day out can be bought as Gift Voucher maybe as a special birthday, Christmas present or anniversary present?
COURSE OUTLINE
- 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 and Spain)
- Major Red Grape Varieties – Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and others.
- Major White Grape Varieties – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling and others
- How wine is made – grapes, fermentation, ageing
- Improve your senses with the Nez du Vin
- How to taste wines – aroma, taste, describing wines
- Recognising elements of wine - tannin, acidity, oak
- Tutored tasting of 10 Wines
- The effect of climate on the taste of wine
- Which wines to buy, where to obtain the best value for money, storing and serving wine and understanding wine labels
- Food and wine matching – tips and advice.
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Course Date/Time: Sat 23rd Mar 2013 at 11.30am
Duration: 5 hours
Venue: Darcy's Restaurant, St Albans
