Tutored Wine tasting: Wine basics
| Theme | Tutored Wine tasting: Wine basics |
|---|---|
| Venue | Governor's Square Boardroom (see text for directions) |
| Location | Governor's Square, West Bay Road |
| Date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Time | 6-7pm |
| Host | Emma Dulles |
| Wine Selection | Emma Dulles |
The first of three tutored wine tastings which will enable us to learn more about our favourite subject: Wine! Discover how wine is made. Do wines really taste that different from each other? Learn more about this fascinating subject, influenced by economics, history, geography, chemistry, politics, romance and hard headed business decisions (just to name a few areas of interest). Through a progression of three tutored tastings, learn to appreciate what is in your glass.
Our first tasting will be an introduction to wines. Master the basics on how red and white wines are made and learn how to evaluate them through tasting.
Our illustrations will be from the "big six" grape types: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (or Shiraz) and Pinot Noir.
In our second tasting, building on knowledge gained, we can apply what we know to look at further grape types and blends (of grape types) ranging from the indigenous to the more well known. Don't let the internationally recognized grape types dominate the winescape! Learn how to match wines with food and how to breeze through the ordeal of ordering wines for others.
In our third and final tasting, we will look at another grouping of wines: Sparkling wines and dessert wines. How are they made? Can we match them to food?
Bring your curiosity, your palates and discover this delightful subject! Please indicate number of persons and which tasting(s) you will attend:
- Tuesday 21 August 6:00-7:00pm Wine Basics – White and Red Wines (6 Wines, 6 grape types)
- Tuesday 4 September 6:00-7:00pm Other Grape Types/Blends – White and red wines continued
- Tuesday 25 September 6:00-7:00pm Dessert and Sparkling Wines
The boardroom at Governor’s Square is located on the second floor, West Bay Road section. The staircase and elevator are in the breezeway between Sotheby's and TCBY/Baptist International.
CI$50 per person per event. Book with Becky Schulz: rjschulz@wispertel.net