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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.

Introduction to Wine Course - Sat 20 March 2010 - 1100 to 1600 - £85 - including Champagne & delicious 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 Restaurant Lunch

1330 – 1600 Course – Afternoon session

The price for Leeds Wine School Saturday Wine Courses includes: comprehensive course notes, ISO Professional tasting glasses, food matching samples, tutored tasting of 12 wines, & delicious 2-course lunch Places for all Courses, unfortunately, are limited to 25 guests, so please book ASAP.