Saturday Introduction to Wine (Lytham)

Wine Tasting Experience Day in Lytham St. Annes.  Starting with champagne a full day's tasting including a delicious 2 course lunch Champagne and 12 wines to taste.  This is a fun introduction to the world of wine with no previous experience of wine tasting required.  Through our free voucher service this makes a great Gift or for two people buy as a Gift Experience with book and bottle of wine.

Topics include;

· Introduction to the World's major wine regions

· New World Wines (Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, California) vs Old World Classics (France, Italy, & Spain)

· Major Red Grape Varieties – Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Tempranillo & others.

· Major White Grape Varieties – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, & others!

· How wine is made - grapes, fermentation, ageing

· Improve your senses! - Aroma wheel, Nez du Vin

· How to taste wines – aroma, taste, describing wines

· Recognising elements of wine - tannin, acidity, oak

· Starting with champagne a tutored Tasting of 12 Wines

· The effect of climate on the taste of wine

· Which wines to buy / where to obtain the best value for money / storing & serving wine / understanding wine labels

· Food & Wine Matching – tips & advice – with practical tastings.

Click here for an example of the delicious menu we offer for lunch

If you've any special requests just let us know and we'll do our best to arrange that with the hotel- we've even arranged a birthday cake in the past!

Make a weekend of it, stay at The Glendower Hotel, Rooms available from £65.

Places Available: 12

Course Date/Time: Sat 6th Jul 2013 at 11:00 - 16:00

Duration: 5 Hours

Venue: Glendower Hotel, Lytham St. Annes