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Wine OR Wine & Food

Note:  anyone booking on this course will receive a free book 'Wine by Style' by Fiona Beckett worth £12.99.

The 10 week World Course is structured as a practical introduction to the world of wine. It is designed specifically for people who enjoy wine and would like to learn more about it. You do not need any previous experience, and the emphasis is on learning by tasting different varieties of wine. The course runs Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm.  It is also a great way to meet new friends who share your love of wine. You will soon learn which wines you like and where to buy them.

• Over 70 wines will be tasted in 10 weeks at a minimal cost.
• Retail prices of wines tasted will be from £4.99 to over £30.00.
• Discover where to obtain today's best value for money wines.
• Wine & Food Matching advice
• Common wine faults - how to spot them
• Storing & Serving wine advice
• Taste the worlds major Grape Varieties – Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Semillon, Viognier, Pinot Grigio, Chenin Blanc, & many others

WHAT IF I HAVE TO MISS ANY EVENINGS?

Not a problem. You may either send a substitute, or pick up the missed session on a subseqent World Course, or obtain a refund voucher valid for any of our Lancashire Wine School courses and tastings.

COURSE PROGRAMME (10 weeks):

1. Australia - The different regions; plus tasting skills, aroma tests, understanding wine labels

2. France I - Bordeaux, Rhone, The South; plus how wine is made, importance of blends

3. Chile & Argentina; plus the importance of climate & weather

4. France II - The Loire, Burgundy; plus the use of oak, other wine treatments, organic wine

5. Italy - The regions; plus food and wine matching

6. South Africa & Greece, plus how to store wine & why

7. Alsace & Germany; plus how to serve wine - temperature & decanting

8. North America & New Zealand; plus common wine faults

9. Spain & Portugal; plus new regions, new wines, supermarket v independents

10. Sparkling and Dessert Wines from around the World plus Champagne - how it's made, difference between Vintage/Non Vintage. What is Premier/Grand Cru? Where to buy the best Champagne

WHAT SHOULD I GET FROM THE COURSE ?

By the end of the 10 Evenings : 

• You will have gained a good understanding of the Worlds Major Grape Varieties and the wine styles they produce.
• You will have been taught to assess, & taste wine like a true professional, and be able to identify a corked wine.
• During the 10 Evenings we will have tasted wines from most of the worlds major wine regions!
• Food & wine matching will also have given you a lot of confidence to try new wine pairings with your favourite foods.
• You will also have developed your sense of smell and wine vocabulary.

Professional ISO tasting glasses, comprehensive tasting notes and some food are all provided.

The course starts on Tue 5th Jan 2010 and finishes Tues 9th March 2010.