WINE APPRECIATION COURSE (Level 2: Intermediate Level)

About this course

Discover the World of Wine

Embark on a journey through the diverse and fascinating world of wine with our comprehensive course. Gain confidence in navigating the extensive selection of wines available today. This course offers a thorough introduction to the wine industry, various wine styles, and the practical aspects of enjoying fine wine.

Deepen your appreciation and understanding of a broader range of wine styles. This course explores lesser-known, alternative, and emerging wine varieties, enhancing your wine knowledge and enjoyment.

This course is aimed at those who have completed our Wine Appreciation course.

WEEK ONE:   The French Revolution

Varieties selected will be chosen from: Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio, Savagnin/Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Saint Macaire, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Malbec (aiso widely grown in Argentina) Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Durif, Chambourcin, Gamay, Ondenc, Marsanne, Chenin Blanc, Rousanne, Colombard and Syrah.

WEEK TWO: The Spanish Inquisition

Varieties selected will be chosen from: Albarino, Palomino, Verdejo, Blanco, Macabeo, Garnacha/Grenache, Tempranillo, Crianza, Proximo, Graciano. Mazuelo, Mourvedre/Mataro and Pedro Ximenez.

WEEK THREE:  The Italian Connection

Varieties selected will be chosen from: Vermentino, Soave, Dolcetto, Chianti, Barbera, Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Arneis, Cortese, Fiano, Trebbiano Lagrein and Nero D'Avola.

WEEK FOUR: A Brave New World: unusual old and new World varieties

Varieties selected will be chosen from: Verdelho (Portugal), Gruner Veltliner (Austria etc), Furmint (Hungary), Carmenere (originally from France) and Carignan (both Chile), Pinotage (South Africa), Zinfandel (Croatia), Tarrango and Cienna (both Aust.), Muller-Thurgau (Germany) and Ruby Cabernet (USA).

WEEK FIVE: Automatic, System matic, Hydromatic: or just plain Organie (matic)?

Varieties selected will be chosen from a combination of traditional wines that are either organic, preservative-free, biodynamic or a combination of any of the three.

WEEK SIX:Fortified Fiesta

Varieties selected will be chosen from: Sherry, Port, Muscat and Tokay (Australia: and Brandy.