Saturday Intro to Wine Tasting in a beautiful Cambridge College!
Taste and learn about 13 wines including Champagne and a delicious two-course lunch. Hosted in one of Cambridge's oldest colleges (11am-4pm) and suitable for everyone from beginners to connoisseurs.
Come to Cambridgeshire Wine School and enjoy a friendly, informal and fun wine journey tasting at least 13 wines from around the world - no previous experience necessary!
We'll start with Champagne and show you how to open the bottle in spectacular style using a sword (it's called sabrage)!
At Cambridge Wine School we host our Saturday Wine Courses in the beautiful surrounds of Gonville & Caius college, one of the oldest university colleges in Cambridge. Founded in 1348, it's the one where Professor Stephen Hawking is a fellow.
Half way through the day we'll take a break from the hard work of wine tasting to enjoy a delicious two-course lunch.
COURSE OUTLINE
- Introduction to the world's 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
- How to taste wines like a professional: aroma, flavours, describing wines
- Recognising elements of wine: tannin, acidity, oak
- Tutored tasting of 13 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 and Wine Matching tips & advice
All our courses can be purchased as a gift and our Gift Vouchers NEVER EXPIRE (see the gift voucher section in our website menu). You can either purchase a specific date and then email asking for a voucher or buy an undated voucher (so the recipient can choose from our wide range of dates). The perfect birthday or Christmas gift.
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