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The evening will begin with a taste of sparkling wine, to simply be enjoyed.
A
blind tasting
of four white wines from four distinct wine regions
will follow.
for example...
• Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
• Mosel Riesling
• Niagara Chardonnay
• Hunter Valley Semillion
The identity of the wines will be revealed and the regions discussed.
(30
minutes)
Tackling
barriers to wine pleasure
- two tasting experiments
for example...
• the black glass test - how much of what we experience comes from
visual anticipation?
• reactivity to food - what does a nibble of sweetness do to a tart
white wine
that follows or how does a peppery cheese affect a big, boozy red wine?
• the wine glass - does the shape of a wine glass influence the
experience
of a wine?
• wine temperature - how important are degrees centigrade?
(30 minutes)
How to buy wine -
discussion
• deciphering wine labels
• making practical decisions to suit your wine habits
• avoiding bad purchases
(15 minutes)
Caring
for your investment, however small
- discussion
• storing wine
• serving wine
• deciding when to drink a wine
(15 minutes)
A blind
tasting of
four red wines from four distinct wine regions
for example...
• Niagara Pinot Noir
• Okanagan Merlot
• Clare Valley Shiraz
• Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
The identity of the wines will be revealed and the regions discussed.
(30
minutes)
Notes on the class
will be posted on a custom web page for
all participants to view.
