WORKSHOP – CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING WINES
December 13th 2022
Sparkling wines are very trendy ! In this workshop we will cover the many sparkling wines and Champagne from all around the world. Is Champagne really superior to other sparkling wines ? The different styles and methods to produce sparkling wines wil be explained. Come discover and understand why these bubly wines have become so popular. Tasting of 3 sparklers including a Champagne.
COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO WINE
Wednesday March 8-15-22-29 and April 5th 2023
The Intro course will help you better understand wine by covering the major steps of winemaking, its raw material (vine and grape), the art of tasting and its vocabulary, the service of wine including glassware and cellaring. We will also discuss the most important international grape varieties, wine categories, wine and food pairings and obviously taste three (3) wines every evening.
COURSE: Italian wine
Wednesday April 19 – 26 and May 3rd 2023
We will cover history, grape varieties, appellations, classifications and vintages for all Italian wine regions. A tasing of three wines will be served every evening.
WORKSHOP – THE ART OF TASTING
Tuesday March 14th 2023
The art of tasting : Come discover how to taste wines. Understand what to look, smell and taste for ! Increased vocabulary will help you express your opinion. See how easy the art of tasting becomes with simple basic information. With better knowledge of wine tasting and its vocabulary, comes highten appreciation and enjoyment. With tasting of 4 wines : 2 whites and 2 reds.
WORKSHOP – NEW TRENDS
Tuesday March 28th 2023
What’s new in the wine world : in this workshop we cover the latest changes and novelties in the production of fine wine : natural wines, organic and bio-dynamic wines, orange wines and the latest techniques that influence the new styles of wine produced today. Discovering these new techniques will help you better understand the various taste profiles of whites, reds and rosés produced in this era. Tasting of 3 wines.
SAKÉ WORKSHOP
March 23th 2023
Sake is often enjoyed by those who love Japan and asian food. Although sake has gained in popularity recently, it is not well known or understood, often petrified in its hot version. During this seminar multiple aspects of this noble beverage will be explained by Sake amateur Alain Cuerrier : ingredients, production, styles, and origin. Come discover a variety of high quality sakes.
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH 12 YEARS WORKSHOP
April 20th 2023
The Single Malt Scotch Whisky industry is returning to its roots by reintroducing the classic 12 years category! For over fifteen years, the 12 year old category had almost completely vanished. It is mentioned in many publications that 12 years is the popular standard amongst Scotch Whisky Single Malt distillers. It is refreshing to see this age category back on the shelves, giving us the opportunity to compare various districts/terroirs that are at a perfect stage in their evolution . Come and (re)discover the characteristics of 6 different Malt Whiskies at their peak while expressing their classic aromas and flavours.