WINE TASTINGS & WSET COURSES
WINE TASTINGS​​​​
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Thursday 23rd October 7-9pm New World Wines £75 SOLD OUT
Many of these wines offer great value for money and when it comes to quality, they don't have a lot to envy their old continent counterparts.
Even though some may get inspiration from the old world, they still reflect the place where they come from. New fox new tricks.
Thursday 29th January 7-9pm Wines of Chile £75
When it comes to diversity Chile is hard to beat. Deserts, mountains and a long cool coastline produce wines of very many different styles. From fresh light bodied to structured and complex. Quite simply, spoilt for choice.
​​​​​​​​​​​​Thursday 26th February 7-9pm A Taste of WSET level 2 £75
Want to know what the fuss is all about? We'll talk about some of the regions we cover on this course and taste 6 wines following the Systematic Approach to Tasting. We'll BLIC the wines for Balance, Length, Intensity, Complexity and learn to assess their quality. Become an expert in one day (well..not quite).
Thursday 26th March 7-9pm Beaujolais' Crus £75
Underrated to say the least, this region is so much more than just Beaujolais Nouveau. The Gamay grape loves the granite of its soils and the Cru Classed vineyards produce wines with intensity, full of character. And when compared to some of its neighbours, Beaujolais offers amazing value for money too.
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Cancellation policy:
Bookings are non refundable and cannot be transferred to another tasting.
You can however change the person attending the tasting.​​
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WSET COURSES
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WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
1 Day Course
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Saturday 31st January
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Saturday 28th February
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Saturday 28th March
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10am-5pm
£250 including lunch
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This is an “Introduction to Wine” course, both fun and educational. The price includes the workbook, wine samples, exam and lunch is on us too! Served at around 1pm (pre-ordering required). You will learn:
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The main styles of wine
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Common wine grapes and their characteristics
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How to store and serve wine. The principles of food and wine pairing
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How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
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8 Consecutive Tuesdays
Starting 3rd February
7pm to 9pm.​​​
£550
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This course is really exciting. Again, lots of fun but a lot to learn too. The price includes the study pack, wine samples and exam. We’ll explore the major grape varieties of the world and the regions in which they are grown. Through a combination of tasting and theory sessions you will learn:
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How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties
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Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality
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How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of sparkling and fortified wines
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How to store and service of wine. Principles of food and wine pairing
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How to taste and describe wine. Basically, how to taste like a pro.
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​​About the WSET
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The Wine & Spirit Education Trust is an awarding body and registered charity devoted to the development and delivery of qualifications and courses in wines and spirits. Established in 1969 for the UK wine trade, WSET has since grown to become the global industry leader.
WSET qualifications are globally recognised as the international standard in wine and spirit knowledge. They are designed for those who are just starting out in their careers, as well as established professionals, and the many enthusiasts who have a passion for wines and spirits.
For more information and to book a WSET course please contact our certified wine educator Hugo on info@victorhugowineschool.co.uk OR enquiries@andrewedmunds.com