Wine a Free Wine Appreciation Course in N4

Have fun whilst learning about wine from an local based wine writer and educator.

Hugo is pleased to be offering the chance to win a free six week wine appreciation course at Pemberton Road on Tuesday evenings. If you would like to be included in the free prize draw to win a free course please send an email to hugh@harringayonline.com with the title Free Wine Appreciation Course Draw. The winner will be drawn on Friday 5th March and the course will be held from Tuesday 15th March – Tuesday 5th May, taking a two week break for Easter (not running on April 12th or 19th).

No prior knowledge is assumed; all that is needed to bring to the table is a love of red and white wine and a desire to learn more with an open mind.

The course is run by Hugo Read and costs £150 for the six sessions (except for the prize draw winner!).  It  is restricted to 12 people to ensure it stays intimate and fun as well as educational.

Each session looks at wines from a classic French region and compares them against examples made from the same grape varieties but from around the world.

The sessions break down as follows:

1. White Varieties from Burgundy and the Central Vineyards
   Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
2. Red Varieties from Burgundy and Beaujolais
   Gamay and Pinot Noir
3. White Varieties from Bordeaux and the Loire Valley
   Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle
4. Red Varieties from Bordeaux and the Loire Valley
   Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec
5. White Varieties from Alsace
   Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer
6. Red Varieties  from the Rhône Valley
   Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre …

As well as assessing a flight of wines, each session will also give an understanding of:

• The fundamental characteristics of wine; acidity, alcohol, sweetness and tannin.
• The world of wine; where the wine regions of France are located, the other major wine regions of the world, which climates suit which varieties, …
• The basic characteristics of the grape varieties studied and how they change according to vineyard location and winemaking techniques

For more information visit www.hugoread.com or contact Hugo on 07967 381 279 or hugo@viavino.co.uk

Hugo Read is a wine blogger, writer, judge and educator based in London N4.  He runs his own courses but is also available for tailored courses, for private tuition and to host wine events.

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