Top 10 Best Champagne classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

Wine can sometimes seem a bit mysterious, even pretentious and descriptions aren't always easy to understand. We can help with: How is wine made? How can I tell if a wine is sweet or dry? Does this wine have high or low acidity? What does a 'full bodied' wine mean? What are tannins? We show you "How to Taste Wine Like a Pro" at all our events, but at an introductory evening we explain every detail right from the start, so you can impress friends, family and sommeliers! Overview of the day: · Kicking off with a Champagne Introduction then an introduction to some of the World's major grape varieties · Major Red Grape Varieties – Shiraz, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Malbec & others · Major White Grape Varieties – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay & others · How wine is made - grapes, fermentation, ageing · How to taste wines like a pro– aroma, taste, describing wines · Recognising elements of wine - tannin, acidity, oak, when a wine if faulty · Tutored Tasting of 12 wines · The effect of climate on the taste of wine - do you prefer warm cliamte wines or cool? · Which wines to buy / where to get the best value for money / storing & serving wine / understanding wine labels · Food & Wine Matching – tips & advice

Wine can sometimes seem a bit mysterious, even pretentious, we blast some myths, learn to taste like a pro and how to spot faults. During this class you can expect the following: A glass of champagne - learn about the world's most famous sparkling wine An 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.