Tastings & Courses
Introductory Wine Appreciation Course (4 Evenings)
Wednesdays September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2010
6.30 - 9.00pm
Back to basics over four fun and informative sessions. What is wine? How do we taste? How do we know a ‘good’ wine and detect wine faults? What are generic styles and varietal wines all about? Taste the classics along with the new and exciting fashion wines. Explore the influence of winemaking on flavour and style. Learn why you like the wines you do and know what to look for.
A selection of quality cheeses and bread are served to accompany the wines each evening.
Maximum of 16 places - bookings essential
Cost of 4 evening course: $320 inc GST
Bookings essential or phone 02 9552 2366 for more information.
Introductory Wine Appreciation Course (1 Day)
Saturday July 31, 2010
10.30am - 4.30pm
The morning session covers the Back to Basics segment from the evening course: What is wine? How do we taste? How do we know a 'good' wine and detect wine faults? What are generic styles and varietal wines all about? A break for lunch at your own expense, then a close look at the classic white and red varietals to explore flavour and style. Not quite as in-depth as the 4 evening course but still a great starter course.
A selection of quality cheeses and bread are served to accompany the wines during the day.
Maximum 16 places - bookings essential
Cost: $180 inc GST
Bookings essential or phone 02 9552 2366 for more information
The Wonderful Wines of Austria
Wednesday August 4, 2010
6:30 to 9:00pm
Austria has 50,000 hectares under vine yet Austria is often overlooked when it comes to premium wine. Austria produces some of the world's greatest dry rieslings and super concnetrated dessert wines. Add Gruner Veltliner and the indigenous red varieties of Zweigelt, St Laurent and Blaufrankisch and it's no wonder Austrian wine is creating quite a stir in the World of Wine.
Peter has been on a recent trip to Austria and is keen to share his stories over a glass (or 20) of Austria's best.
Maximum of 16 places - bookings essential
Cost: $99 incl GST
Bookings essential or phone 02 9552 2366 for more information
The Wines of the Rhone Valley, France - North and South
Two session workshop - Tuesdays August 10 & 17, 2010
6:30 to 9:00pm
The Rhone Valley of France is the home of many grape varieties that are cornerstone to Australian wine. Think shiraz, grenache and mourvedre in reds and marsanne, roussanne and the newcomer, viognier in whites. Join Peter to explore the wines in depth from the region, tasting through the south Rhone on the first session followed by the north Rhone wines in the second session.
A selection of nibbles and cheeses will be served to compliment the wines.
Maximum of 16 places - bookings essential
Cost: $240 incl GST
Bookings essential or phone 02 9552 2366 for more information
Advanced Workshop - Tempranillo
Wednesday August 18, 2010
6:30 to 9:00pm
Tempranillo is Spain's most prominent red variety - the backbone of the great wines of Rioja and Ribera del Duoro. Tempranillo is a new addition to Australian winegrowing and has quickly proved its potential. This tasting will feature some of Australia's top contenders along with champions from Spain. I plan to include a bracket of heavyweights from Rioja and Ribera del Duoro to round out the experience.
A selection of tapas should keep our hunger pangs at bay.
Maximum of 16 places - booking essential
Cost: $125 incl GST
Bookings essential or phone 02 9552 2366 for more information
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