Saturday Discover Wine Course

Join us for a wonderful day of wine discovery & tasting, all wrapped around a delicious two-course lunch at Hotel du Vin.

Beginning with Champagne, you'll taste 12 wines from around the world learning what makes each one different and why. With plenty of time to relax, ask questions and get to know your fellow wine lovers, this is a really informal and fun day of wine discovery. The day also includes a delicious two course lunch with a glass of rose, and a taster cheese board after lunch.

What you'll experience during the day:

Glass of Champagne - learn about the world's most famous sparkling wine
Introduction to the world's major wine regions
Old World Classics (France, Italy, & Spain) and New World wines (Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, California)
Major white grape varieties – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling and more
Major red grape varieties – Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Malbec
How wine is made - grapes, fermentation, ageing
How to taste wines – aroma, taste and 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.

This is a great opportunity to meet like minded people and learn more about wine with a two course lunch included too.

Why not make a weekend of it and book a room at Hotel du Vin?