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Newcastle Wine School presents - The introductory 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, the emphasis is on learning by tasting different varieties of wine with friendly people. It is also a great way to meet new friends who share your love of wine. Venue : Blackfriars - Friars St, Newcastle -7.00pm The course runs on Tuesday Evenings from 7pm to 9pm. Dont worry if you have missed any evenings you can catch them on the next course.

You will soon learn which wines you like and where to buy them.

Over 60 wines will be tasted in 10 weeks at a minimal cost.

Retail prices of wines tasted will be between £4.99 and £14.99.

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 Red Grape Varieties – Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Tempranillo & many others.

Taste the worlds major White Grape Varieties – 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 subsequent World Course, or obtain a refund voucher valid for any of our NWS Courses and Tastings.

COURSE PROGRAMME - WORLD (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 Vs independents

10. Sparkling and Dessert Wines from around the World plus Champagne - how its 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 learnt to taste wine like a professional, and be able to identify a corked wine. You will also have an appreciation of the worlds major wine regions and the wines they produce. You will also have learnt which foods match well with which wines and why. 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 Tues 5 Jan 2010 and finishes Tues 16 March 20109