Introduction to Wine Course - Sat 17 Jan 2009 - 1100 to 1600 - £75 - including delicious 2-course restaurant 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  2-course lunch

1330 – 1600  Course – Afternoon session

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Venue - Newcastle Wine Courses are based at Blackfriars in Central Newcastle.

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

To book places please ring Chris Powell on 0191 2818045 or Register Online.