This course aims to provide the basics of knowledge for new wine drinkers. We will cover the main grape varieties that we encounter in our every day life. This course is designed for those who want to learn the 101 of wine.
This course covers some of the basics on wine:
- Grape Varieties (Depending on Session) – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
- Wine Styles (Depending on Session) – Champagne, Still Whites, Reds for drinking or aging, fortified wines
- Regions – Let’s explore different global wine regions that we hear about like (New World – Napa, Sonoma, Barossa, New Zealand) (Old World – France, Italy, Spain) Each session will take a look at different aspects of wine
- Outcomes – this course will provide some wine basics and answer any questions attendees have on their wine preferences. Everyone will leave the session with greater understanding on the ability to choose and select wine in the future.
This course aims to look at different wines that come from the new world regions of wine such as the US, Australia, New Zealand, Chile and understand how changes in climate affect wine. All wine is grown on climactic soil of a region and display different characteristics that are unique to their region. This session focuses on a few regions to attain knowledge and learn about oaked vs unbaked and why certain grapes grow as they do
- Looking at Sauvignon Blanc and the dominance from countries like NZ
- Chardonnay from California / Chile / Australia
- Understand types of oak used in wine and how it effects prices paid
- What type of white wines can served with meals or enjoyed casually
- What to look for when ordering white wine in bars or restaurants?
- Outcomes – everyone will come out of the session with a greater knowledge of white wine that comes from new world countries.
- Target Audience – Those who enjoy white wines out in restaurants or want to know more about regions or styles.
This wine event is held with a small group whereby wines are tasted blind and everyone will get a chance to help decide which is the right answer. This game is sometimes known as ‘Wine Options’ or a fun question game at wine dinners. Wines will be chosen to suit the night and the attendees will taste a selection of interesting wines and be selecting answers based on clues.
- This event is more casual where people get to talk openly about wine with other attendees
- This kind of event welcomes those who are single and want to meet others that enjoy wine, and it is an all inclusive event
- This event will help guide your preference for wine based on taste, texture and smell verse the label or price point.
- This blind wine night is a favorite of many as it is viewed as fun competitive like a pub quiz night, though this will provide more clues
- Outcome: All attendees will know more about regions and styles of wines at the conclusion of the event.