Bristol Sat Intro to Wine Course

11am to 4 pm - including Champagne & delicious 3-course wine-matching lunch @ Goldbrick House

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• · 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
•  3 Course food & wine matching lunch
• · How to taste wine like a professional – 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.

Places Available: 9

Course Date/Time: Sat 28th Sep 2013 at 11am to 4 pm

Duration: 5 hours

Venue: GoldBrick House, Bristol