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Introducing France, Italy and Spain
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November 7, 2009 (Sat)
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Location: Birmingham Wine School @ The Old Joint Stock
Old Joint Stock, Temple Row West View Map |
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COST:
£75 inc lunch & Champagne
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Come and enjoy a friendly, informal and fun wine journey that sees us taste 12 wines from the Old world - including France, Italy and Spain. No previous experience necessary - Relax and sip back our delicious wines!
Learn about all the classic regions of France, Italy and Spain. Find out where to buy the best wines from and understand those tricky wine labels. Want to improve your knowledge of the very best wine regions in the world? This is your course...
COURSE OUTLINE
· Introduction to the Old World major wine regions
· Old World Classics (France, Italy, & Spain)
· Major Red Grape Varieties – Syrah, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Tempranillo & others.
· Major White Grape Varieties – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, & others!
· Understanding wine labels
· 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
· Which wines to buy / where to obtain the best value for money / storing & serving wine / understanding wine labels
· Food & Wine Matching – tips & advice specify on Old world wines
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