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If you want to learn about wine appreciation in Sydney, then this course is for you.

When a waiter asks you to taste the wine do you know how to assess what you are tasting? This lively and social introductory wine course presents an overview of basic winemaking, red & white varieties and styles, Australian viticultural areas, wine with food, fortified and sparkling wine production. Emphasis is places on student participation and approximately 40 wines are tasted from premium sparkling wine to inexpensive chardonnay. The course is suitable for both the novice and those working in the hospitality industry. Course fee includes cost of wines tasted, student notes and a set of six professional wine tasting glasses. An optional 8th session is arranged in a restaurant.

Agenda

During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the flexible nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.

• How to taste wine
• Levels of quality in relation to price
• White wine varieties and styles
• Red wine varieties and styles
  
• Sparkling wine and champagne
• Basic Viticulture, Australian wine regions, buying and storing wine
• Fortified wines

Objectives

The intended Learning Outcomes for this course are as follows.

By the end of the course the student will have:

• An expanded experience of wine varieties and styles
• A basic technical knowledge of winemaking and
• A greater appreciation and ability to express your experience of wine

Other Information

Bring along some cheese and biscuits, or come with a full stomach as it will make the tasting more enjoyable!

Cleveland St English High, corner Cleveland and Chalmers Sts, Surry Hills (5 min walk from Devonshire St exit of Central Station). Enter from Chalmers St. (click on venue below for directions)

PLS NOTE: All classes need a minimum number of students to go ahead. If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled and you will be informed. ***Please be aware that you maybe be informed of a cancellation &/or change via SMS or E-mail.

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