Wine Appreciation Course

A five week course specifically structured for those who wish to enhance their

appreciation and understanding of fine table wine. The basis of this course is the development of practical tasting skills rather than lecture-type theory sessions.

Dates:            Tuesdays: 26th July, 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd August 2011 (5 sessions)

 Time:              6.30pm – 9.00pm

 Venue:           Border Wine Room, 492a (upstairs) Dean Street, Albury

 Cost:               $330 (incl. GST) per person.

 Program:                   

• Sensory evaluation & tasting technique
• Wine types, styles & varieties
• The vineyard & winery – how they influence wine style & quality
• Identifying wine faults
• Wine & food interaction; cellaring & storage: service issues.

Includes:                   

• Course book: ‘A Taste of the World of Wine’
  by Patrick Iland, Peter Gago, Andrew Caillard and Peter Dry RRP: $55.00
• Wine – 10-12 high quality wines per week

Tutor:             David Sutherland is the wine writer for Albury/Wodonga’s Border Mail, and owns and runs Albury’s Border Wine Room restaurant. David has worked in the European wine industry for a number of years, holds a Diploma of Wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (London) and provides experienced wine education services to the Border region including imported wine courses.

Bookings:      Bookings and content enquiries to David Sutherland on (0407) 800 870

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Please use the enrolment form to secure your place – mail to PO Box 600, ALBURY, NSW, 2640.
Click here to download the enrolment form