Introduction to Wine Course with Rebecca Lamont, Tuesdays, April to May 2023

Join us in the Pickering Cellar for our Introduction to Wine Course where you will learn about wine over six Tuesday evenings.

The series begins by looking at the factors that influence the balance of wine, learning about alcohol, tannins, acidity, levels of oak influence and ageing, alongside honing your ability to describe wine aromas and flavours. 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, aim to challenge common myths about wine and, perhaps most importantly, increase your confidence in tasting. Cheese, nibbles and our Executive Chef’s canapés are served at each session. The course will follow the below outline, with the emphasis firmly on learning through taste.

Session one: Tuesday 25th April 2023
What is in a glass of wine and how to sense it?

Session two: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon

Session three: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot

Session four: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc

Session five: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Syrah/Shiraz and Zinfandel

Session six: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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. Most of the wines will be available to order afterwards.