About Edinburgh Wine School
Passionate about wine & want to learn more? Each course is a fascinating introduction to the World of Wine. Do you want to discover fascinating and delicious new wines & grape varieties? Do you want to taste a wide variety of wines and understand what makes them so different ? Do you want to know which wine to drink with what food? Then these are the courses for you !
It is also a great way to meet new friends who share your love of wine.
All our Edinburgh Wine Courses & Tastings are based at the The Royal Scots Club
This Course also makes a perfect Gift for any occasion & when you
book the course we will post you a Gift Voucher in an attractive
presentation wallet, left blank for you to add your own message. The
Gift Voucher & Wallet will arrive in a plain envelope so the gift
remains a secret!
Introduction to Wine Course - 11am to 4 pm - including Champagne &
delicious 2-course lunch @ award-winning restaurant - only £85.
COURSE OUTLINE
- Introduction to the Worlds major wine regions
- New World Wines (Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, California) vs Old World Classics (France, Italy, & Spain)
- Major Red Grape Varieties – Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Tempranillo & others.
- Major White Grape Varieties – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, & others!
- How wine is made - grapes, fermentation, ageing
- Improve your senses! - Aroma wheel, Nez du Vin
- How to taste wines – aroma, taste, describing wines
- Recognising elements of wine - tannin, acidity, oak
- Tutored Tasting of 12 Wines
- Understand the effect of climate on the taste of wine
- Which wines to buy / where to obtain the best value for money / storing & serving wine / understanding wine labels
- Food & Wine Matching – tips & advice – with practical tastings.
COURSE TIMES
1100 - 1230 Course – Morning session
1230 – 1330 2-course lunch
1330 – 1600 Course – Afternoon session
