Our wine tours are designed to take people who have developed an interest in wine to the next level. But don’t forget we also operate the well-respected Wine Education Service which has been bringing a great selection of wine classes, talks and tastings to London and the UK for many years. We have courses for absolute beginners and those who have gone on to develop a real passion for wine and want to know even more.
Here are 2 courses we have developed aimed at people who know they love wine and now want to unlock the secrets of wine tasting and the complex journey from grape to glass. They are designed as a practical introduction. It doesn’t matter how much you already know, we start from the basics and work upwards. All you need is an interest.
An 8- week World of Wine course (cost £219 in London and £199 in other UK locations).
Each session lasts 2 hours and we taste and explore 6 wines each session. Here are the topics for each week:
- Tasting Technique & Classic Grape Varieties
Tasting wine the way the professionals do. Introducing some classic grape varieties. - Wine Production & Classic Grape Varieties
Viticulture and vinification. Introducing more classic grape varieties. - Southern France
The wines of the Rhône Valley, the South of France and Bordeaux. - Northern France
The wines of the Loire Valley, Alsace, Burgundy and Champagne. - Italy
The wines of Italy. - Spain & Portugal & Fortified Wines
The wines of Spain and Portugal, including Sherry and Port. - Australia & New Zealand
The wines of Australia and New Zealand. - South Africa & The Americas
The wines of South Africa, Chile, Argentina and California.
We cover practical information such as common wine faults, the importance of vintages, how to buy and store wine and how to match a wine with food. This course is fun and comprehensive. Our tutors are some of the best wine educators in the country. Most are members of The Association of Wine Educators and/or The Circle of Wine Writers. You will be given a wine manual with lots of helpful notes and wine tasting sheets. It is a great way to meet friends and it’s a great idea for a gift for an important birthday or an anniversary.
To find out more about the Introductory Wine Course see www.wine-education-service.co.uk
A 5- week Essential Wine Tasting course (cost £150 in London and £125 in other UK locations)
If the 8 week course is too much of a commitment then this one is for you. This is the ‘need to know’ distilled version of the 8 week course.
It consists of 5 two-hour sessions. 6 wines are tasted at each session. Session topics are:
- Tasting Technique & Classic Grape Varieties
Learn how to taste like a professional. Get to know some classic grape varieties. - Wine Production & Classic Grape Varieties
Learn what goes on in the vineyards and wineries. Get to know more classic grape varieties. - The Wines Of France
Taste classic examples from Champagne, Burgundy, The Rhône Valley and Bordeaux. - The Wines Of Other European Countries
Taste stylish examples from Austria, Germany, Hungary, Italy Portugal, and Spain - The Wines Of The New World
Taste signature wines from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile Argentina and California
To find out more about the Introductory Wine Course see www.wine-education-service.co.uk
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