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| South African Masterclass |
| When: | Oct 03, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | £30 | | Phone: | 01334 870731 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Fairmont St Andrews |
| | A fun relaxed wine tasting sampling wines from this exciting wine country. Try Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Merlot from the western Cape's many wine regions. The tasting will be presented by Rose Murray Brown, one of Scotland's few Masters of Wine.
A cheese selection from IJ Mell...
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| Chocolate & Wine Masterclass |
| When: | Oct 07, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | £35 | | Phone: | 01334 870731 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | 28 Queen Street |
| | A run relaxed chocolate and wine tasting hosted by Bertrand Espouy of Le Plaisir du Chocolat and Rose Murray Brown, Master of Wine. Hear about the history of chocolate, taste five different styles of chocolate matched alongside ten different wines shown in pairs. A wide range of different wine styles will be available for...
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| Chocolate & Wine Masterclass |
| When: | Oct 07, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | £35 | | Phone: | 01334 870731 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | SMWS |
| | A fun indulgent evening in association with Bertrand Espouy of Plaisir du Chocolat. Hear about the history of chocolate and try numerous different chocolate samples created by Bertrand. These will be matched alongside ten different wines - including Champagne - chosen by Master of Wine, Rose Murray Brown. A must for all ...
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| Chocolate & Wine Masterclass |
| When: | Oct 07, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | £35 | | Phone: | 01334 870731 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | SMWS |
| | A fun indulgent evening in association with Bertrand Espouy of Plaisir du Chocolat. Hear about the history of chocolate and try numerous different chocolate samples created by Bertrand. These will be matched alongside ten different wines - including Champagne - chosen by Master of Wine, Rose Murray Brown. A must for all ...
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| Award Winning Wines - Judge the judges |
| When: | Oct 07, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | £15 | | Phone: | 0131 343 2347 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Maxi's Cafe, eh4 1hn |
| | You are cordially invited to yet another wine tasting.
Many International wine competitions are held everywhere in the world and each of them produces an incredibly wide array of results and, of course, many winners.
But what about your personal tastes? How high these Award Winning wines score in your own list of favour...
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| South African winemaker tasting |
| When: | Oct 09, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | 12 | | Phone: | 0131 555 0222 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Great Grog Wine Bar, EH2 2NH |
| | Jacqueline Harris from SloWines will be here to present the wines (including some fabulous Paul Cluver wines). SloWine is a "great value" joint venture between Paul Cluver, Luddite & Beaumont (3 of South Africa's top estates)
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| Mastering the Wine List |
| When: | Oct 11, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | £125 | | Phone: | 01236 829920 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Channings |
| | An introductory one-day workshop, held in the relaxed setting of the charming Channings boutique hotel.
Guests will be welcomed at 9.30 am for a full-day course which will introduce the classic grape varieties used to make still wine, focussing on the influences of region, climate & wine making methods on the wines produced...
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| 1 Day Wine Tasting Course |
| When: | Oct 11, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM | | Cost: | £99.00 | | Phone: | 07769 588 726 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Royal Scots Club, EH3 6QE |
| | This is an ideal 1 day course for everyone who enjoys wine and wants to learn more about the main grape varieties and wine tasting in general. We will taste sparkling, whites, reds and dessert wines, touch on matching food and wine. An ideal gift for wine lovers and gift vouchers are available.
Places must be booked in adv...
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| Rioja Masterclass |
| When: | Oct 14, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | £35 | | Phone: | 01334 870731 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Scotch Malt Whisky Society |
| | An unique chance to taste a wide variety of Rioja quality levels and different producers in one tasting. Taste twelve different examples - from crianzas, reservas up to gran reservas - from traditional and modern bodegas. Learn how this popular Spanish region is changing its style.
A fun relaxed informative wine tasting h...
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| New Zealand Wine Fair |
| When: | Oct 14, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | £16 | | Phone: | 020 7973 8079 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Prestonfield House Hotel, EH16 |
| | Tickets are £16 & there will hundreds of wines (including Great Grog) to slurp. Please call "winegrowers of New Zealand" 020 7973 8079 for tickets. ...
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| WSET Level 2 Professional Certificate in Spirits |
| When: | Oct 15, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | £345 | | Phone: | 01236 829920 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Napier University, EH14 1DJ |
| | The WSET® Professional Certificate in Spirits runs for 8 weeks from the 15th October 2008 - 3rd December 2008 (Wednesday evenings, 19:00 - 21:00)
The course provides detailed knowledge of the seven major spirit categories; brandy, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskies and liqueurs. It is suitable for those employed in the spi...
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| The Italian Wine Experience |
| When: | Oct 17, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | £35.00 | | Phone: | 07769 588 726 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Royal Scots Club, EH3 6QE |
| | A unique opportunity to enjoy a tutored tasting of premium Italian wines along with cheeses and hams of the region. This is a great gift idea for any Italian wine lover and personalised gift vouchers are available. Numbers are limited and this is always a popular event so early booking is essential.
The venue is in centr...
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| Food and Wine Matching Experience |
| When: | Oct 24, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | £37.50 | | Phone: | 07769 588 726 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Royal Scots Club, EH3 6QE |
| | Take the gueswork out of choosing wines by learning how to match different foods with wines to impress your guests. We will taste different food samples with a range of New and Old World wines to see what works. This is a must for all food and wine lovers. Gift vouchers are available.
Places must be booked in advance by ...
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| Ocean Kitchen's Demo Night-Great Grog |
| When: | Oct 24, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | free!! | | Phone: | 0131 555 0222 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Ocean Kitchen's, EH6 |
| | Great Grog @ Ocean Kitchen's Showroom,195 Lindsay Road, Leith, Edinburgh. A food & wine matching event, food demo by Fishers' chef, wine & chat by Richard. Please call or e-mail if you are interested in coming along so we can judge numbers, 'cos it's free!. A perfect start to your week-end! ...
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| ODDBINS WINE FAIR - Weekend Event |
| When: | Oct 25, 2008 (Sat) to
Oct 26, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | Only £20 Standard Entry (6 hours), £5 Masterclass | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Murrayfield Stadium, EH12 5PJ |
| | The nights are starting to draw in and soon Jack Frost will be extending his icy fingers over the land...but fear not! because we're extremely proud and excited to announce the details of the 35th Oddbins Edinburgh Wine Fair...
Held in one of Edinburgh's premier venues - the world renowned Murrayfield Stadium -this year's e...
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| ODDBINS WINE FAIR - Weekend Event 11am- 5pm |
| When: | Oct 26, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | £20 all day ticket / £5 Masterclass | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Murrayfield Stadium, EH12 5PJ |
| | 25th/26th October 2008
The nights are starting to draw in and soon Jack Frost will be extending his icy fingers over the land...but fear not! because we're extremely proud and excited to announce the details of the 35th Oddbins Edinburgh Wine Fair...
Held in one of Edinburgh's premier venues - the world renowned Murrayfield...
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| Rainbow Nation Wine Tasting |
| When: | Oct 27, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | £10 and £15 | | Phone: | 0845 053 6732 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Edinburgh Filmhouse, EH3 9BZ |
| | Corporate Wine UK, Lothian Life and Africa in Motion have joined forces to offer their guests a memorable wine tasting evening. Like the rainbow nation, our wines are diverse and have been selected for their terroir, character and personality.
This is an informal walk about wine tasting that promises a voyage of discovery a...
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| WSET Level 2 Intermediate Certificate in Wines & Spirits |
| When: | Oct 28, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | £345 | | Phone: | 01236 829920 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Napier University, EH14 1DJ |
| | The Intermediate Certificate is designed to provide vocational training in the broad range of alcoholic beverages to underpin job skills and competencies in the customer service and sales functions of the hospitality, retail and wholesale sectors.
The Intermediate Certificate is suitable for people employed in the drinks in...
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| Great Grog-Unusual Grape Varieties |
| When: | Oct 29, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | £12 | | Phone: | 0131 555 0222 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Great Grog Wine Bar, EH2 2NH |
| | Fancy a wee change? Richard will take you through something different from Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc. Nothing too radical though!...
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