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Courses & Tastings
Introductory Wine Appreciation Course (4 evenings) Tuesdays August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2009 - 6:30 to 9:00pm Back to basics over four fun and informative sessions. What is wine? How do we taste? How do we know a ‘good’ wine and detect wine faults? What are generic styles and varietal wines all about? Taste the classics along with the new and exciting fashion wines. Explore the influence of winemaking on flavour and style. Learn why you like the wines you do and know what to look for. A selection of quality cheeses and bread are served to accompany the wines each evening. Maximum of 16 places - bookings essential Cost of 4 evening course: $295 inc GST Booking form or phone 02 9552 2366 for more information Back to Basics of French Wines 2 session Workshop Tuesdays June 30, July 7, 2009 - 6:30 to 9:00pm Are you confused by terms such as Grand Cru, First Growth and Appellation Controlee? Don't know a Sancerre from a Vouvray? Come along to this informative and fun-filled two-evening course designed to de-mystify the obscurities of French wine and clarify its regions, grape varieties and label terminonology. Maximum of 16 places - bookings essential Cost: $225 incl GST Booking form or phone 02 9552 2366 for more information Introductory Wine Appreciation Course (1 Day) Saturday July 4, 2009 - 10:30am to 4:30pm The morning session covers the Back to Basics segment from the evening course: What is wine? How do we taste? How do we know a 'good' wine and detect wine faults? What are generic styles and varietal wines all about? A break for lunch at your own expense, then a close look at the classic white and red varietals to explore flavour and style. Not quite as in-depth as the 4 evening course but still a great starter course. A selection of quality cheeses and bread are served to accompany the wines during the day. Maximum 16 places - bookings essential Cost: $165 including GST Booking form or phone 02 9552 2366 for more information Independent comments on Peter's Wine Appreciation Courses "I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you and Peter know how much I enjoyed the Course on Saturday. Peter was wonderful and I found the day really inspiring. I got so much out of it, I'll be looking forward to doing another one hopefully soon! Many thanks." Kerry Klinner, May 2009 "Excellent. Great wines and lots of varieties accompanied by great cheeses. The format worked really well too as it allowed us to compare different wines from different years. I've already recommended the course to friends and would be interested in doing further courses." Fiona Cusack, March 2009 "Really such a great month - so lovely to sit and listen to someone talk about something they feel so passionate about." Ella Somervaille, March 2009 "Thoroughly enjoyed all four nights and would love to do more. I learnt alot more from Peter than I expected, great program." Christian Cummins, June 2008 "Thought this was a great course. Peter is a fantastic instructor - knowledge of wine and wine making in depth, very enthusiastic. He is very open to questions and will elaborate on subjects that interest you, Fabulous! Great tutor!" Renée Bow, May 2007 "A thoroughly enjoyable course and introduction to wines - both styles and winemaking. Peter's candid and relaxed teaching style makes the course flow and learning fun and easy. Thanks Peter!" Jeannie Duhigg, April 2007 "Having undertaken a number of appreciation courses before, I have been overwhelmed by the extent of Peter's knowledge. He makes wine accessible and interesting whilst enhancing its romantic and ethereal qualities. My favourite wine experience so far." Scott Francis, March 2007 Wine Tasting / Course location Classes and tastings are held in: Australian Wine Education Centre Parking: Metered street parking on Harris St or car parks at Star City Casino and Darling Harbour Walk: From Market Street, go across Pyrmont Bridge, past Darling Harbour, up Union St to Harris Street opposite Union Square. Bus: Route 443 from QVB York /Market St to Star City, stops right outside
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