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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.
Session 1: Tuesday 11th September 2018
What is in a glass of wine and how to sense it
Session 2: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Session 3: Tuesday 25th September 2018
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Session 4: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc
Session 5: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Shiraz/Syrah and Zinfandel
Session 6: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Grenache, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and a review of all grape varieties covered
Dress code: smart casual
NB Wines for this event will be chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s stock at the time of the event, so most will be available to order afterwards.
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.
Session 1: Tuesday 11th September 2018
What is in a glass of wine and how to sense it
Session 2: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Session 3: Tuesday 25th September 2018
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Session 4: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc
Session 5: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Shiraz/Syrah and Zinfandel
Session 6: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Grenache, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and a review of all grape varieties covered
Dress code: smart casual
NB Wines for this event will be chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s stock at the time of the event, so most will be available to order afterwards.
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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.
Session 1: Tuesday 29th May 2018
What is in a glass of wine and how to sense it
Session 2: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Session 3: Tuesday 12th June 2018
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Session 4: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc
Session 5: Tuesday 26th June 2018
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Shiraz/Syrah and Zinfandel
Session 6: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Grenache, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and a review of all grape varieties covered
Dress code: smart casual
NB Wines for this event will be chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s stock at the time of the event, so most will be available to order afterwards.
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.
Session 1: Tuesday 29th May 2018
What is in a glass of wine and how to sense it
Session 2: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Session 3: Tuesday 12th June 2018
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Session 4: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc
Session 5: Tuesday 26th June 2018
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Shiraz/Syrah and Zinfandel
Session 6: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Grenache, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and a review of all grape varieties covered
Dress code: smart casual
NB Wines for this event will be chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s stock at the time of the event, so most will be available to order afterwards.
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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 10th April 2018
Burgundy
Session 2: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Rhône
Session 3: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Italy and Spain
Session 4: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Champagne
Session 5: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Bordeaux
Session 6: Tuesday 15th May 2018
New World
Dress code: smart casual
NB Wines for this event will be chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s stock at the time of the event, so most will be available to order afterwards
Session 1: Tuesday 10th April 2018
Burgundy
Session 2: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Rhône
Session 3: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Italy and Spain
Session 4: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Champagne
Session 5: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Bordeaux
Session 6: Tuesday 15th May 2018
New World
Dress code: smart casual
NB Wines for this event will be chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s stock at the time of the event, so most will be available to order afterwards
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Our Wine School offers tutored evening wine courses lasting from between 4-6 weeks. They take place in our historic London wine cellars (the Pickering Cellar), 3 St James's Street, SW1A. Courses take place from 18.30 - 20.30. Your palate is given a quick warm-up with a refreshing aperitif before the lesson begins. A selection of finger food, such as olives, nuts and cheeses, will be served during the evening.
The focus is the practical aspects of enjoying wine via evening classes
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. We have a maximum class size of 34 people which ensures you will receive individual attention and many wines are tasted blind to make learning both interactive and fun. There will be 6 sessions per course from 18.30-20.30 and you will receive a course folder with notes at the beginning, and a Berry Bros. & Rudd Certificate when the course is completed.
Introductory Wine Course Key Features: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