Course Description
Hop onboard and set sail for your very own introduction to the World of Wine! Over 8 weeks spent in the company of fellow wine lovers and our highly qualified presenters, you'll sniff, swirl and slurp your way through 50 wines, learning as you go...
If you are looking for a wine course which combines a thorough introduction to all the key regions of the wine world, a chance to discover new favourites as well as learn more about wines you already love then we've got the course for you! Perhaps you are looking for a sociable and relaxed way to spend your evenings, and you have a passion for wine and travel? Well, we've got just the ticket!
Our most popular wine course is the perfect start to your wine school journey. We'll teach you how to swirl and slurp like a pro, whilst introducing you to some fabulous food and wine matching ideas. This is our most sociable wine course, where you are guaranteed to meet like-minded wine-lovers who share your passion for all things vinous. If you are looking for a wide-ranging, broad-based, fun but informative, introduction to the wonderful world of wine, this is the course for you!
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We kick off our World of Wine series with a look under the skin at some of France's most illustrious and prestigeous regions. We'll cover common wine labelling terms, basic geography, key grape varieties and what makes some wines so expensive?
Next up on our World of Wine series we head down under to get to grips with wine down the Antipodean way... we've all heard about (and tried) Sauvignon Blanc from NZ and Shiraz and Chardonnay from Oz. But where are the hidden gems best found?
Part 3 of our global wine journey sees a return to France, but now we head to the North to learn about the stunning whites of the Loire and Burgundy. Elegant, racy wines with an abundance of mineral notes; like Spring in a glass, whatever the season!
Time to hit up some South American sunshine as we journey to the land of Malbec, Carmenere and Torrontes! With the dramatic Andes as our backdrop we'll enjoy settle in to an evening of tasting wines big and bold with fruit and spice- delicious!
Our roving World of Wine series continues with a broad brush stroke across the southern end of Europe. Wines from Italy, Spain and increasingly Portugal, are consistently voted favourites by our Wine Schoolers. Value for ££ and food frien...
A night of New World wonders! Both countries are plagued by reputations forged on big brands, selling uninspiring wines, on deep supermarket discounts. But not with us! We're showcasing the area's most unique and authentic wines for you to enjoy!
A cornucopia of aromatic white wines awaits, our cups runneth over with Riesling, Bacchus, Gruner and Pinot Gris. If you're looking for some zing in your wine then this is the tasting for you! The fragrant aromas of spring, whatever the time of year!
Our World of Wine Series reaches its finale as we toast the end of our journey. Fizz and Sweeties often feature at the start and the end of a great meal. They are drinks we reach for in times of celebration, marking a special occasion, so lets enjoy!