COURSES
The world of wine is mind boggling: did you know that about 36 billion wine bottles are produced around the world in a year? And over tens of thousands of wine grape varieties exist?
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Learning about the wine you drink makes it a much more enjoyable experience. Through our informative sessions, we aim to give you more confidence in wine: whether it is buying a bottle at a wine store, ordering from an intimidating wine list at a fancy restaurant or just to perhaps enjoy the aroma of a Pinot Noir because you know the nuances of that grape and what characteristics to expect.
You can pick from a wide range of topics we offer or start with a basic Wine 101 course that covers a bit of everything from wine growing, wine making and the basic grape varieties. You can then move on to the more specific topics based on your interests.
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A virtual private session starts at £120 for a one hour session for 1-2 persons and you will be sent a list of wines to buy based on the topic you choose and the availability of the wines in your location. Contact us for detailed pricing for the course of your interest.
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A small selection of the topics we cover is listed below:
Sample Courses
Know your Grapes Series
An ideal way to start your wine journey is to know the widely grown grapes and their characteristics. We start with the noble grape varieties and explore some regional ones too.
​​​Session 1 - Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Syrah
Session 2 - Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo
Session 3 - Riesling, Merlot, Sangiovese
Sparkling Wines
From Champagne, Prosecco and Cava to lesser known Franciacorta and Asti wines, learn about the techniques and method of making different sparkling wines and taste some well known ones to understand what sets them apart.
Beautiful Blends
In this session, we will explore the best blended wines of the world like Bordeaux, Rhone Valley and Super Tuscans. What makes them work? Why do those grapes go well together?
Navigating the Restaurant Wine List
We understand that the wine list at many restaurants can be intimidating. Equally stressful is talking to the sommelier and nodding understandingly to the confusing terminology thrown at you. In this course, we demystify the restaurant winelist and provide expert tips on how to order like a pro!
Wine-Food Pairings
Unline many other drinks, wine is best enjoyed with food and when you have the right wine for the right food, they truly complement each other and make it so much more enjoyable. In this session, you will learn the basics of food and wine pairing: the different tastes and the acidity/tannins in wine that complement them.
A GALLERY FROM OUR PAST SESSIONS
