Edinburgh Wine School

Edinburgh Wine School - Wine Courses in Edinburgh!

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.

We are based at the Royal Scots Club, 30 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh. EH3 0BR (just off Queen St).

Introduction to Wine Course - Sat 18 Oct 2008 - 1100 to 1600 - £75 - including lunch.

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.

COURSE TIMES

1100 - 1230 Course – Morning session

1230 – 1330 Lunch

1330 – 1600 Course – Afternoon session

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

The price for Edinburgh Wine School Saturday Wine Courses includes: comprehensive course notes, ISO Professional tasting glasses, food matching samples, tutored tasting of 12 wines, & buffet lunch Places for all Courses, unfortunately, are limited to 25 guests, so please book ASAP.

- Further details - Contact Us or phone Chris Powell on 0191 2818045