
In this video I will introduce the wine region of Bordeaux. We will look at the main grapes cultivated as well as the soil and climate. We will look at the different areas of the Bordeaux wine region for example the differences between the Right and Left Bank. We will explore the classification system and discover what is considered a 'premier cru'.
In this video we will cover the terroir of Burgundy. We will discover the variety of regions from Chablis in the North to the Mâconnais in the South. We look at the Burgundian grape varieties and the classification system of 'grand cru'.
In this video we will discover the characteristics of wines produced in Tuscany. We will look at how there are different categories for ageing Chianti as well as exploring some interesting historical facts that have shaped the region.
Producing white wine.
This concise and informative Wine Course 'THE ESSENTIAL WINE COURSE- from Beginner to Connoisseur' aims to give students a solid knowledge base on how wine is made, where different wines are produced and how to appreciate wine when tasting. I have gathered all the vital information I have learnt about wine over the last few years studying and working in the Wine Industry across Europe in order to help as many students to improve their wine knowledge.
After completing this course, students will have the skills to:
- Analyze wine in detail (and with confidence) to further their wine appreciation experience
- Understand how to serve wine correctly (storage, temperature, glasses, ageing, decantering)
- Identify the wine styles from Major Wine Producing Regions in the World (grape varieties, terroir, geography etc)
- Gain an insight in different types of Fortified Wine
- Recognize the meaning behind label terms such as Natural Wine/ Organic Wine/ Biodynamic Wine
- Find out how Wine is produced in the winery from the harvest to the bottle
- Pick up interesting historical facts and curiosities about different wine regions and styles
- Differentiate between different Sparkling wines and the methods of production
- Impress their friends with a rich wine specific vocabulary
and much more!