Wine Tasting Course -‘Wine Laid Bare’

If you’ve ever felt bewildered by too much choice in wine – all those labels, grape varieties and regions – this tutored four week wine tasting course is the answer . The aim is simple: to unlock a fascinating subject, giving you confidence in your own tastes whilst having fun. We will take wine back to basics i.e. ripeness, acidity, tannin and alcohol, and explore each through a wide variety of wines. We will meet the star grapes – ‘The Magnificent Seven’, compare examples from the Old and New World, and pitch Champagne against other fizz, whilst learning about matching food and wine.

• Week 1: A Balancing Act – key components in every wine and what to look for.
• Week 2: The Stars – Exploring styles of Cabernet, Chardonnay and Sauvignon from around the world.
• Week 3: The Co Stars – More about other leading grape varieties
• Week 4: All That Sparkles... Separating the fizz from the hype in Champagne and its many look-alikes and more about food and wine matching.