Saturday Intro to Wine Tasting Miscellaneous

Taste and learn about 13 wines including Champagne and a delicious two-course lunch.

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.

You can also search 'Cambridgeshire Wine School' on Tripadvisor to read our excellent reviews. Our wine tasting days are the perfect day out - a mix of education and entertainment.

Category: Food / Drink | Tastings

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