Wine Tasting Workshops - Experience Days : Wine Tasting Workshop - Windsor One Day Introductory

Wine Tasting Workshop - Windsor One Day Introductory

Wine Tasting in Windsor!

We also run our Wine Courses and Workshops at the Royal Adelaide Hotel opposite the Long Walk in Windsor. The Introductory Workshops are great for wine lovers of any standard seeking a comprehensive overview of the exciting world of wine.

We’ve crammed the A-Z of wine into one day and you will come away with an amazing understanding of grapes, regions, wine making, storage, food matching and much more. With ten wines to taste, expect to be a little light-headed at the end of the day

£120.00 (inc 20% VAT)

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Our Goal

This day will give you an excellent overview of the main grape varieties and benchmark styles from around the world. We teach you how to taste wine professionally and give you the tools to fully understand the structure and nuances of any wines that you taste.

Wines are tasted “blind” or unseen so that you learn to judge the quality of a wine on merit, without any preconceptions. The day will impart the knowledge necessary for you to break free from your wine rut and will introduce you to new and exciting styles. Grapes, production zones, famous regions, production methods, ageing potential, food matching, storage, wine faults and other important issues will be covered.

Our tutors will pass on insider tips to help you navigate the pitfalls of buying wine in shops or restaurants giving you more confidence when entertaining clients or friends.

Course Content

We cover all the main grape varieties and styles from the Old and the New World and follow the trusted systematic approach to wine tasting. All wines are tasted "blind", so that you make your judgement based on the taste of the wine in the glass and not on what it says on the label.

We teach you how to evaluate and assess quality. Ageing potential; wine and food matching; wine production; storage conditions; wine faults and many other burning wine issues are also covered.

Wines are selected to demonstrate certain characteristics and explain the principals of wine tasting.

Syllabus/Agenda

Please check your individual workshop confirmation for the correct start time for your workshop as start times may vary form the outline below.


12.00-12.30	Outline of the day's events. Student introductions. Discover the systematic approach to wine tasting
12.30-13.15	White grape varieties around the world (4/5 wines)
13.30-13.45	Principles of wine & food matching
13.45-14.45	Lunch – matching wine & food (2 wines with lunch)
14.45-16.30	Red grapes from around the world (4/5 wines)
16.30-16.45	Question time; storage, ageing potential, conclusion.

Lunch

A two course lunch will be served. We also cater for vegetarians.

Sample Menu
Butternut squash & gorgonzola risotto with sage and parmesan
Baked haddock fillet, puy lentils with celery, bay & chestnut
Glazed figs with balsamic pan roast pigeon breast salad,
Braised savoy cabbage with melted onion, pancetta & white wine,
Salsa verde tuscan braised half pheasant, tomato, black olives, rosemary & red wine, creamy polenta with parmesan
Grilled chicken breast with tarragon, celeriac & parsnip smash with oregano, black olive tapenade

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Cheese platter & biscuits

Venue

Windsor, Royal Adelaide Hotel

Opposite the Long Walk -

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Join us for a Wine Tasting Day in Windsor to remember!

What people say about our Intro One Day Workshop:

	A wonderful day, many thanks. May I congratulate the gentleman presenting the course, his encyclopaedic knowledge was complemented by his superb presentation skills and he not only ensured we all went away with a greater understanding of the subject, but that we had a thoroughly enjoyable day. Please let me know what similar courses you will be holding in Sept/Oct (New world wines this time).Russ T
	Just to let you know that my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our workshop wine tasting at the Peasant PH on Saturday. Please pass on our thanks to Clive Barlow who made the day informative, interesting and funny - we came away absolutely certain we will put our friends to shame when tasting the chosen wine! Our family are delighted that their Christmas present has turned out so well. Carolyn Moakes
	I wanted to say that Saturday was great, we learnt a load and had a fantastic time although I should probably learn to spit next time as was a bit drunk by lunchtime! The guy running the course couldn't have been better. Claire L
	Just wanted to thank you for the excellent One Day Course I enjoyed today. Katherine was an absolute delight and was as extremely knowledgeable as you would expect from a Master of Wine. She was both interesting and informative, answered all questions and gave every participant her attention. On top of that our lunch was also 'top class'. I very much look foward to the other courses I will now sign on for. Dhruv
	I think it’s a really interesting day and great to do something different. Richard was great, really knowledgeable and credible but not at all stuffy about wines – Really good – thanks v much for a great day. Fiona
	Just wanted to let you know how much Daniel and I enjoyed the Old World Workshop on Saturday 5 July. Nick was a superb host and his enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject was greatly appreciated. Shall certainly be recommending this particular workshop and know that Daniel is very keen to pursue one of the lengthier courses you offer! Kate
	Dear LWA team Thank you, Lynne & I had a great day on Saturday at the Peasant. It was a well structured day and Clive Barlow was excellent as an entertaining and educating speaker. The lunch was delicious - I had the lamb, my wife the venison. We particularly appreciated the service, attentively topping up the water jug, vital lubrication throughout the day. I re-read the description of the course when we got home. Your description is completely accurate - and it was fun - we had a good crowd. Robin and Lynne Worthington
	"I thought that I would send a quick note to say thank you very much for a most enjoyable course we attended on Saturday. Rod was an excellent guide to wine identification and tasting." Hi, just wanted to say that Saturday was great, we learnt a load and had a fantastic time." "The course was excellent and I will be recommending it to all my friends. I look forward to coming on the more detailed courses once I have settled in London." "..it was very interesting and Richard Hemming was a great tutor." Stephen Joyes
	Was a splendid day – will certainly recommend it to friends. The food was utterly divine and the tutor was excellent. Thank you also for such great customer service also - the voucher had expired and you kindly offered me the chance to use it later… very much appreciated! The quality of the food was Great – absolutely delicious. V impressed! Tannaz