Saturday Introduction to Wine at Caius College

Come and enjoy a friendly, informal and fun wine tasting day in a beautiful and centrally located Cambridge college.

Starting with Champagne, we'll taste and learn about wines from all over the world (no previous experience needed) and a delicious two-course lunch is included. 

Watch and learn how to open a bottle of Champagne using a sword!

Course outline

• Start with Champagne
• Introduction to the Worlds major wine regions
• New World Wines (Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, California)
• Old World Classics (France, Italy, & Spain)
• Major Red Grape Varieties – Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo & others
• Major White Grape Varieties – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, & others
• How wine is made - grapes, fermentation and ageing
• Improve your tasting and senses
• How to taste wine like a professional – aroma, flavours, describing wines
• Recognising elements of wine - tannin, acidity, body, oak
• 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
• Tutored Tasting of 13 wines
• Food & Wine matching tips & advice

Halfway through the day we will take a break from the hard work of tasting wine to enjoy a delicious two-course lunch followed by a mini tour of the college to appreciate its history.

All our courses can be purchased as a Gift either as a dated or undated voucher.