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This course will focus entirely on Italy – celebrating and demystifying the country’s varied wines. The first session will be devoted to Northern Italy, examining the key styles and quality levels found in Piedmont and the Veneto – including Barolo, Barbaresco and Prosecco. The second session will look to the opposite end of Italy’s boot – concentrating on the wines of Sicily, Puglia and Campania, showcasing the myriad styles produced in the South. The final session will delve into the variety offered by Tuscany and Umbria. You’ll taste 12 wines at each session, while our Head Chef will prepare two mini dishes to provide food and wine matching inspiration.
Session 1: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Northern Italy
Session 2: Tuesday 5th February 2019
Southern Italy
Session 3: Tuesday 12th February 2019
Central Italy
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This three-part evening course is a fantastic opportunity to explore the diversity of Spain’s viticulture, discovering exciting emerging regions and delving a little deeper into the classics.
Over three consecutive weeks your host will take you on a tour of Spain, exploring the different climates and unique geography that account for the vast array of styles the country has to offer. Tasting your way from the lesser-known corners of Galicia to the historic regions of Jerez and Rioja, you will be taught everything you need to know to start a vinous love affair with this great winemaking nation.
Session 1: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Western Spain: Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, Valdeorras, Bierzo and Jerez
Session 2: Tuesday 15th January 2019
Eastern Spain: Penedès, Empordà, Priorat and Valencia
Session 3: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Central Spain: Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Navarra
Over three consecutive weeks your host will take you on a tour of Spain, exploring the different climates and unique geography that account for the vast array of styles the country has to offer. Tasting your way from the lesser-known corners of Galicia to the historic regions of Jerez and Rioja, you will be taught everything you need to know to start a vinous love affair with this great winemaking nation.
Session 1: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Western Spain: Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, Valdeorras, Bierzo and Jerez
Session 2: Tuesday 15th January 2019
Eastern Spain: Penedès, Empordà, Priorat and Valencia
Session 3: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Central Spain: Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Navarra
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Join us in the historic Pickering Cellar for our interactive Introduction to Wine Course. You will learn about wine over six Wednesday evenings, with the help of one of our talented Wine Educators and the support of our own introductory book Exploring and Tasting Wine.
The series begins by looking at the factors that influence the balance of wine, learning about alcohol, tannins, acidity, aroma and flavour and how to describe wine, as well as spotting levels of oak influence and ageing. The following five sessions are dedicated to studying three or four different grape varieties and contrasting key examples from Europe and the New World.
The idea is to enjoy harnessing your natural tasting ability while applying your observations to facts about the provenance of the wines. During the course we tackle all sorts of questions and aim to challenge common myths about wine – and, most importantly, increase your confidence in tasting. Cheese, nibbles and our Head Chef’s canapés are served at each session, along with plenty of water. The course will follow the below outline, with the emphasis firmly on learning through taste.
Session 1: Tuesday 4th June 2019
What is in a glass of wine and how to sense it
Session 2: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Session 3: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Session 4: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc
Session 5: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Shiraz/Syrah and Zinfandel
Session 6: Tuesday 9th July 2019
Grenache, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and a review of all grape varieties covered
Dress code: Smart casual
The series begins by looking at the factors that influence the balance of wine, learning about alcohol, tannins, acidity, aroma and flavour and how to describe wine, as well as spotting levels of oak influence and ageing. The following five sessions are dedicated to studying three or four different grape varieties and contrasting key examples from Europe and the New World.
The idea is to enjoy harnessing your natural tasting ability while applying your observations to facts about the provenance of the wines. During the course we tackle all sorts of questions and aim to challenge common myths about wine – and, most importantly, increase your confidence in tasting. Cheese, nibbles and our Head Chef’s canapés are served at each session, along with plenty of water. The course will follow the below outline, with the emphasis firmly on learning through taste.
Session 1: Tuesday 4th June 2019
What is in a glass of wine and how to sense it
Session 2: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Session 3: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Session 4: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc
Session 5: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Shiraz/Syrah and Zinfandel
Session 6: Tuesday 9th July 2019
Grenache, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and a review of all grape varieties covered
Dress code: Smart casual
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Join us in the historic Pickering Cellar for our interactive Introduction to Wine Course. You will learn about wine over six Wednesday evenings, with the help of one of our talented Wine Educators and the support of our own introductory book Exploring and Tasting Wine.
The series begins by looking at the factors that influence the balance of wine, learning about alcohol, tannins, acidity, aroma and flavour and how to describe wine, as well as spotting levels of oak influence and ageing. The following five sessions are dedicated to studying three or four different grape varieties and contrasting key examples from Europe and the New World.
The idea is to enjoy harnessing your natural tasting ability while applying your observations to facts about the provenance of the wines. During the course we tackle all sorts of questions and aim to challenge common myths about wine – and, most importantly, increase your confidence in tasting. Cheese, nibbles and our Head Chef’s canapés are served at each session, along with plenty of water. The course will follow the below outline, with the emphasis firmly on learning through taste.
Session 1: Wednesday 9th January 2019
What is in a glass of wine and how to sense it
Session 2: Wednesday 16th January 2019
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Session 3: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Session 4: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc
Session 5: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Shiraz/Syrah and Zinfandel
Session 6: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Grenache, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and a review of all grape varieties covered
The series begins by looking at the factors that influence the balance of wine, learning about alcohol, tannins, acidity, aroma and flavour and how to describe wine, as well as spotting levels of oak influence and ageing. The following five sessions are dedicated to studying three or four different grape varieties and contrasting key examples from Europe and the New World.
The idea is to enjoy harnessing your natural tasting ability while applying your observations to facts about the provenance of the wines. During the course we tackle all sorts of questions and aim to challenge common myths about wine – and, most importantly, increase your confidence in tasting. Cheese, nibbles and our Head Chef’s canapés are served at each session, along with plenty of water. The course will follow the below outline, with the emphasis firmly on learning through taste.
Session 1: Wednesday 9th January 2019
What is in a glass of wine and how to sense it
Session 2: Wednesday 16th January 2019
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Session 3: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Session 4: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc
Session 5: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Shiraz/Syrah and Zinfandel
Session 6: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Grenache, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and a review of all grape varieties covered
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This evening course is perfect for those who have a grasp of the most common grapes – perhaps having already conquered our Introduction to Wine Course – and are keen to learn more. The course takes place over six weeks, covering the world’s most famous wine regions. You will learn about the style, quality and price of wines produced in Burgundy, Rhône, Italy, Spain, Champagne and – of course – Bordeaux. You will also have the chance to sample the Old World’s rivals, wines of similar styles being made in the New World today, deciding for yourself which you like best. You will leave the course with a better understanding of why these regions have made a name for themselves, and just what it is that makes their wines unique.
Session 1: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Burgundy
Session 2: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Rhône
Session 3: Tuesday 7th May 2019
Italy and Spain
Session 4: Tuesday 14th May 2019
Champagne
Session 5: Tuesday 21st May 2019
Bordeaux
Session 6: Tuesday 28th May 2019
New World
Dress code: smart casual
Dress code: smart casual
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Join us in the historic Pickering Cellar for our interactive Introduction to Wine Course. You will learn about wine over six Tuesday evenings, with the help of one of our talented Wine Educators and the support of our own introductory book Exploring and Tasting Wine.
The series begins by looking at the factors that influence the balance of wine, learning about alcohol, tannins, acidity, aroma and flavour and how to describe wine, as well as spotting levels of oak influence and ageing. The following five sessions are dedicated to studying three or four different grape varieties and contrasting key examples from Europe and the New World.
The idea is to enjoy harnessing your natural tasting ability while applying your observations to facts about the provenance of the wines. During the course we tackle all sorts of questions and aim to challenge common myths about wine – and, most importantly, increase your confidence in tasting. Cheese, nibbles and our Head Chef’s canapés are served at each session, along with plenty of water. The course will follow the below outline, with the emphasis firmly on learning through taste.
Session 1: Tuesday 19th February 2019
What is in a glass of wine and how to sense it
Session 2: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Session 3: Tuesday 5th March 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Dress code: Smart casual
Dress code: Smart casual
Session 4: Tuesday 12th March 2019
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc
Session 5: Tuesday 19th March 2019
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Shiraz/Syrah and Zinfandel
Session 6: Tuesday 26th March 2019
Grenache, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and a review of all grape varieties covered
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Our Wine School offers tutored evening wine courses. Your palate is given a quick warm-up with a refreshing aperitif before the lesson begins. The focus is the practical aspects of enjoying wine via evening classes. A selection of finger food, such as olives, nuts and cheeses, will be served during the evening.
Maximum class size of 34 people ensures individual attention
Many wines are tasted blind to make learning both interactive and fun
Course folder with notes provided
Berry Bros. & Rudd Certificate when the course is completed
4-6 sessions per course from 18.30-20.30 in the Pickering Cellar, 3 St James's Street, SW1A.
Introductory Wine Course
Berry Bros. & Rudd Introductory Wine School is a tutored evening wine course for those with little or no previous wine knowledge which takes place in our historic London wine cellars below our shop at 3 St James's Street. View a virtual tour of the cellars here.
Introductory Wine Course Key Features:
Basic tasting techniques including blind tasting and putting words to wine
Choosing from a restaurant wine list
Tasting the major grape varieties
Laying wines down
Serving tips and techniques
Discovering your favourite styles of wine
We advise early booking as places are limited to 32 and a maximum of 4 tickets is permitted per customer.
For further information or enquiries please contact us: Tel: 44 (0)207 396 9685