EDINBURGH Wine Course £85

Edinburgh Introduction to Wine Course - 11am to 4 pm - including Champagne, a delicious lunch, & selection of cheeses with the wines - only £85.

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.

All our Edinburgh Wine Courses & Tastings are based at the Royal Scots Club, 30 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh. EH3 0BR (just off Queen St).

This Course also makes A PERFECT GIFT for any occasion - & when you book the course we can post you a Gift Voucher in an attractive presentation wallet, left blank for you to add your own message. The Gift Voucher & Wallet will arrive in a plain envelope - so the gift remains a secret! Delivery is FREE & there is NO EXPIRY DATE on our Gift Vouchers!

The courses run on several Saturdays throughout the year - so there will be plenty of dates to choose from!

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to the Worlds major wine regions
New 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, ageing
Improve your senses! - Aroma wheel, Nez du Vin
How to taste wines – aroma, taste, describing wines
Recognising elements of wine - tannin, acidity, oak
Tutored Tasting of 12 Wines
The effect of climate on the taste of wine
Which wines to buy / where to obtain the best value for money / storing & serving wine / understanding wine labels
Food & Wine Matching – tips & advice – with practical tastings.