Saturday Intro to Wine Tasting in a beautiful Cambridge College!

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 and 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, and Spain)
- Major Red Grape Varieties – Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo and others
- Major White Grape Varieties – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, and 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 and serving wine, understanding wine labels
- Food and Wine Matching tips and 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.

Category: Food / Drink, Tastings

Price:
For One: GBP 89,
For Two: GBP 178