INTRODUCTION TO WINES OF THE WINE, TASTING, WORLD...

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WESTMINSTER KINGSWAY COLLEGE About us Westminster Kingsway College is the leading Hospitality School in the UK. We take pride in our wine and spirit education and it is something that we have a deep felt passion for. We spend a great deal of time ensuring we are up to date with the latest developments in the wine and spirits world so that we can pass the knowledge on to our students. Our courses are lead by engaging tutors who use real life examples to communicate and add meaning to your learning. Fun and informative lessons with tastings and where applicable food made by our chefs. Who are our courses for? We are able to tailor our courses to suit you therefore there is something for everyone. You can start at the basics like learning how to taste and appreciate wine, what to serve wine in and how to store it or jump straight in with the complex subject of food and wine matching. 1 COURSES AVAILABLE: INTRODUCTION TO WINE, TASTING, GLASSES & SERVING CHEESE & WINE MATCHING AND TASTING WINES OF THE WORLD Professional WSET trained tutors with a wealth of industry knowledge WESTMINSTER WINE

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WESTMINSTER KINGSWAY COLLEGE

About us Westminster Kingsway College is the leading Hospitality School in the UK. We take pride in our wine and spirit education and it is something that we have a deep felt passion for. We spend a great deal of time ensuring we are up to date with the latest developments in the wine and spirits world so that we can pass the knowledge on to our students.

Our courses are lead by engaging tutors who use real life examples to communicate and add meaning to your learning. Fun and informative lessons with tastings and where applicable food made by our chefs.

Who are our courses for? We are able to tailor our courses to suit you therefore there is something for everyone. You can start at the basics like learning how to taste and appreciate wine, what to serve wine in and how to store it or jump straight in with the complex subject of food and wine matching.

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COURSES

AVAILABLE: INTRODUCTION TO

WINE, TASTING, GLASSES & SERVING

CHEESE & WINE MATCHING AND

TASTING

WINES OF THE WORLD

Professional WSET trained tutors with a wealth of industry

knowledge

WESTMINSTER WINE

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Courses include:

Beginners Guide to Wine (1 session) Start at the beginning with a step by step approach to tasting and appreciating wine. Learn which glasses suit the various wines as well as how to store, open and serve wine like a professional.

White Wines of the World (3 sessions) Make side by side comparisons of three white grape varieties and their nuances from around the world. Explore: Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Riesling.

Red Wines of the World (3 sessions) Make side by side comparisons of five red grape varieties and their nuances from around the world. Explore: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Syrah and Pinot Noir.

Food & Wine Matching (1 session) The session begins with the theories of matching food and wine. The second half is dedicated to practical matching with food produced by our chefs.

Wine & Cheese Pairing (1 session) Using your new matching skills your tutor will guide you through the classic combinations as well as some suggestions that might test your palate.

Fine Wine and Regions of France (6 sessions) Understand the conditions of their environment, the climate, soil, grape growing techniques, production and maturation. Learn how these all affect the style of wine and the price. Regions include: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Loire, Alsace and Champagne.

For more information: Detailed course outlines are available upon request from:

[email protected]

020 7802 8868

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Whatever your level there is a course for you

Centrally located Westminster Kingsway College is the ideal central London location. Five minutes walk from Victoria Station.

Courses are held on Thursday evenings between 18.00 and 21.00.

All 3 hour courses cost £69 per person.

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Course Dates

For more information: Detailed course outlines are available upon request from:

[email protected]

020 7802 8868

SUBJECT DATE OF SESSION (2014)

Beginners Guide to Wine Thursday 13th March, Thursday 10th April, Thursday 8th May

White Wines of the World - Sauvignon Thursday 20th March

White Wines of the World - Chardonnay Thursday 27th March

White Wines of the World - Reisling Thursday 3rd April

Red Wines of the World - Cabernet Sauvignon

Thursday 10th April

Red Wines of the World - Shiraz/Syrah Thursday 17th April

Red Wines of the World - Pinot Noir Thursday 24th April

Food & Wine Matching Thursday 1st May

Cheese & Wine Matching Thursday 8th May

Fine Wine & Regions of France - Bordeaux Thursday 15th May

Fine Wine & Regions of France - Burgundy Thursday 22nd May

Fine Wine & Regions of France - Rhone Thursday 29th May

Fine Wine & Regions of France - Loire Thursday 5th June

Fine Wine & Regions of France - Alsace Thursday 19th June

Fine Wine & Regions of France - Champagne Thursday 26th June

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