Course Description
Each week we will focus on a different region, tasting at least six wines, discovering what makes each region unique and matching the wines with different foods. You will find out how to pick out the best wines in supermarkets, decipher wine lists in restaurants, and understand the different terms used on wine labels. All the while tasting some fantastic wines and building up your tasting skills!
- Burgundy & Loire; plus tasting skills, aroma tests, understanding wine labels
- Bordeaux, Rhone & South of France; plus how wine is made & the use of oak
- Alsace, Germany & Austria; plus how to serve wine - temperature & decanting, and the importance of soil
- Italy, Spain & Portugal; plus new regions & wines, supermarket v independents, food & wine matching
- Australia & New Zealand - the different regions; plus the use of oak, other wine treatments
- Chile & Argentina; plus the importance of climate & weather
- North America & South Africa; plus how to store wine & why, common wine faults
- Sparkling and Dessert Wines from around the World plus Champagne - how it's made, difference between Vintage/Non Vintage. Where to buy the best Champagne & lots of food matching
What if I have to miss any evenings?
You may either send a substitute, or if you give us 7 days notice, we can transfer you to the session of a subsequent World of Wine Course or anoter event, or you can obtain a refund voucher valid for other South London Wine School courses and tastings.
This 8-week World of Wine Course can also be purchased as a great Gift idea for any occasion.
Including...
Welcome to the World of Wine tasting on Burgundy and the Loire Valley. Two wonderful, classic regions of France to experience.
Welcome to the World of Wine tasting on Bordeaux and the Rhône valley. Time for some blockbuster reds and aromatic whites!
Time to discover some of the most aromatic and interesting white wines of Europe as well as some tasty reds as we explore diverse styles from these regions.
Welcome to Spain and Italy! Taste some of the classics such as Rioja, Chianti and Barolo as well as crisp whites from these two countries.
A great night of wine tasting from Down Under, showcasing the diversity of styles from these two countries.
Welcome to Chile & Argentina! Both countries make some great wines - reds and whites - from their own signature varieties as well as global varieties. Let's explore!
Join us for an evening of New World showstoppers! From the full bodied reds of the Cape to California's blockbusting Chardonnays and Cabernets, these two countries don't pull their punches!
Enjoy a decadent evening of fine sparkling and dessert wines. For many people, the fizz at the start of the meal and the dessert wine at the end are the highlights of the evening, so we have a whole tasting devoted to them!