Hosted by
Dorset Local Wine School
Description
Join us for a fun wine tasting day (11am to 4pm) including a delicious two-course lunch and Champagne. Our Saturday courses are relaxed and informal experiences suitable for anybody from beginners to enthusiasts.
Join us for a great wine experience in Christchurch (11am-4pm) beginning with Champagne, trying a wide variety of wines, discovering new favourites and with 2-course lunch included.These days are suitable for all. Whether you have never been to a wine tasting before or are an experienced taster, there is something for everyone.
Saturday courses all include:
12 wines sampled and explained
delicious 2 course lunch (all diets catered for - just let us know)
The day starts with a glass of champagne as we chat about how to get bubbles into wine and continues through a series of white and red wines. The day includes a delicious two course lunch.Course Outline:
Glass of champagne - learn about the world's most famous sparkling wine
Introduction to the world's major wine regions
New World wines (Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, California) vs Old World Classics (France, Italy, & Spain)
Major red grape varieties – Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and others.
Major white grape varieties – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling and others!
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 delicious two course lunch included too!