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Beginners Four Session Wine Course
About the course
Unlock the world of wine with our immersive Beginners 4 Session Wine Course. Say goodbye to feeling overwhelmed by the vast array of options in shops or restaurant wine lists ? At the London Wine Academy, we believe that wine should be enjoyed and accessible to everyone.
Embark on a sensory journey as you compare, contrast, and discover exceptional wines from around the globe. Our expert tutors will guide you through interactive tastings, enhancing your palate and broadening your wine knowledge. Gain valuable insights into the art of wine and food pairing, getting the most out of every glass.
Join us now on our Beginners 4 Session Wine Course and let your senses come alive.
Whether you’re looking to expand your own wine repertoire or searching for the perfect gift for a loved one, we’ve got you covered. Book online today or surprise a friend with a Wine Course Gift Voucher.
Beginners Evening Wine Course Content
Please note: Classes run for 2 hours per class over 4 sessions. Check the individual timings and dates below: Not able to attend all 4 weeks, you can also book each week as a stand-alone course, see our Masterclasses and Tastings page.
SESSION 1 Sensory Introduction to Wine Tasting
SESSION 2 White Wines around the World
SESSION 3 Red Wines around the World
SESSION 4 Sparkling Wine & Champagne
Wines are tasted “blind” or unseen so that you learn to judge the quality of a wine on merit, without any preconceptions. Six to eight wines are tasted each week in the Beginners Wine Course.
Also covered:
* Main grapes, regions and wine styles
* Tasting technique
* Wine making
* Wine and food matches
* New wines and regions
* Wine faults and storage
Course Agenda
Beginners Four Session Wine Course Classes run for 2 hours per class over 4 sessions: Check your individual Time slots for your course
Start times of this workshop may vary. Please check your chosen date for correct start time.
SESSION 1 – Learn the skill of Wine Tasting
You will discover the ‘systematic approach’ to wine tasting through using pairs of wines carefully selected to show opposite characteristics and styles. You will learn about all the key building blocks of taste ‘including fruit, sweetness, acidity and tannin.
SESSION 2 – White Wines around the World
You will taste a diverse range of whites wines and will learn about the effects of oak, soil and climate on the taste of each wine. You will also understand how Chardonnay can be the best and worst grape variety in the world!
SESSION 3 – Red Wines around the World
We start with Bordeaux styles from around the world made from the famous Cabernet/Merlot blend. Bordeaux used to be unchallenged as the finest region for red in the world. The second half of the tasting looks at other key grapes including Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo and Grenache.
SESSION 4 – Sparkling Wine & Champagne
Champagne is probably the most famous wine in the world, but does it really live up to the hype? We taste the real thing, some of its imitators and and other exciting sparkling wines that are not trying to be Champagne at all!
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FAQ
A taster selection of Charcuterie and or Cheese will be matched with the wines each week to demonstrate the Principles of Wine and Food Matching.
Yes you will receive the Introductory Evening Wine Course Level 1 Certificate on successful completion of the Beginners Wine Course.
Please contact us if you would like your Beginners Wine Course Certificate emailed to you.
This is a friendly and personal Introduction to Wine Tasting and no previous experience is necessary.
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