 Half and full day Wine Experiences: hands-on learning about wine at a working wine estate
Our wine courses are crafted to offer you the perfect mix of fun, wine appreciation education, practical wine-tasting and how wines are really made at a working vineyard and winery. It's not just pictures and diagrams here! We also offer WSET courses if you are looking for a formal qualification. WSET is the world’s leading wine education organisation.
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Introduction to French Wine, Tuesday Wine Workshop 14h-16h - €15pp
Wine & Food Pairing, the Thursday Wine Experience 12h-14h - €25pp
Winemaking 101 - €25pp
Grand cru classés of France focus on Bordeaux - €50pp
The Essential Wine Workshop: an experiencial wine course - €29pp
The Complete Wine Workshop: full day course - €99pp
WSET Foundation Certificate: full day course: €160 +TVA pp
WSET Intermediate Certificate: 3 day course: €480 +TVA pp
Classes in Ireland
All our wine classes are held at Château Haut Garrigue in South West France, 1 hour from Bordeaux, 15 minutes from Bergerac, 10 minutes from St Foy la Grande, 50 minutes from Libourne. DIRECTIONS by train, plane or car. For large groups Caroline can travel to you if you are based within an hour's drive of us.
'The class is super!' Paula Dolan, Ireland
'Loved the experience!' Bruce Hargott, Canada
The Tuesday Wine Workshop: a two hour introduction to French Wines, French Appellations and wine tasting at a working wine estate - €15.00 per person
Every Tuesday 14h-16h from May to mid September. This class includes a copy of our guide to wine appreciation with ready reckoners to help you recognise varietals, age of wine and well-known appellations.
Structure of this wine course:
14h00 – 15.10 History of Wine, Winegrowing methods, French Wines and Appellations, the theory of wine-tasting
15.10 - 16.00 The practical of wine-tasting – we taste 2 white wines, 2 red wines and one dessert wine that give a flavour of the region and its varietals
The minimum reservation is 2 people. Reservation is required (phone us on +33 (0)553227271 or email caroline @ frenchwineadventures.com).
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'We loved the appellations/ geographical approach - great!' Sarah/ Margaret Corcoran, Ireland
'A fine class, very informative! Should be part of every holiday to the Dordogne' Susie, Chateau de Fayolle, France
Wine & Food Pairing - Thursday Wine Experience: a two hour class on Wine & Food pairing accompanied by a light lunch - €25.00 per person
Every Thursday 12h-14h from May to mid September. Can be scheduled any day for group bookings of 4 or more. This class includes a copy of our guide to wine & food pairing and a light lunch.This new class is designed to enhance your ability to match wine and food. Did you know creamy seafood goes with barrel aged white wine? Or how to find the perfect wine matches for the fabulous dinner you are planning? Learn the key principles of wine and food pairing. On this class we guarantee you some eurekas!
12h – 12.45 Theory of Wine and Food Pairing
12.45 – 14.00 Practical wine and Food Pairing – we taste 2 white wines, 2 red wines and one dessert wine with different foods to experience the principles of wine and food pairing.
The minimum reservation is 2 people. Reservation is required (phone us on +33 (0)553227271 or email caroline @ frenchwineadventures.com).
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Winemaking 101 - €25pp
A two hour introduction to wine-making and its effects on wine including tasting of five wines that offer the opportunity to understand wine-making's effect on the wine. Includes a tour of the winery and a step by step wak through the winemaking process. Minimum booking 2.
'Excellent class. What clarity' Jim & Bernadette Grimes, Ireland
The Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé wine-tasting and class
Come and taste your vinous dreams! Caroline will demystify the grand cru systems of France, offer tips on where to find good value and you will taste five Grand Crus. Price includes our pocket guide to French Grand Crus, tasting these exclusive wines and light snacks. This class is only available to groups of six or more OR on our set dates. Visit Calender of Events for dates. Email caroline@frenchwineadventures.com to book.
'A great history of the grand cru classification and great tasting' Mel Cooper, UK
The Essential Wine Workshop: a half-day experiencial wine course - €29.00 per person including our wine appreciation guide
Let us know if you have any particular area you want to focus in on and we will tailor the class to you - whether it is recognising varietals, learning more about french appellations, grand crus or allowing us free rein based on your input.
Structure of this wine-tasting Workshop (substitute times starting with 14.00 for afternoon workshops):
10am – 11.40 History of wine, Winegrowing, Wine types, varietals, geography, the appellation system, how our region compares to french and international wines, how to read french wine labels, french wine terms and more. The theory of wine-tasting.
11.40 - 13.00 The practical of wine-tasting – we taste at least 5 wines
The minimum reservation is 2 people. Group booking reduction of €10 per person for groups of four or more applies. Available all year round. Reservation required.
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'I last did a wine course more than 20 years ago. I had forgotten how much fun it was!' Wendy from the UK
The Complete Wine Workshop: a full day wine appreciation course: €99.00 per person including lunch and two pocket guides
This class is organised for two people or more and can be taken at any time.
Structure of this wine-tasting Workshop:
10am -11am History of wine. Winegrowing, wine types, varietals, geography and how our region compares to french and international wines, understanding wine labels and wine storage, the theory of wine tasting. Experiencial wine-tasting: white wines
12.30 Principles of wine and food pairing followed by a casual lunch that illustrates the principles of wine and food matching on the terrace at Château Haut Garrigue
14.00 - 16 White wine and how it is made. Red wine and how it is made including a visit into the winery. Experiencial wine-tasting –red wines.
You depart with a copy of our wine appreciation pocket guide and our wine and food pairing pocket guide.
'Excellent class. What clarity' Jim & Bernadette Grimes, Ireland
The minimum reservation is 2 people. This price includes our winemaker's lunch. We offer a group booking reduction of €10 per person for groups of four or more. Available all year round. Reservation required.
WSET Foundation Certificate: 1 day course including exam, lunch & wines: €160 +TVA pp
WSET provides training in wine for professionals and consumers who wish to enhance their wine knowledge and gain a formal qualification. WSET courses and exams are recognised as the benchmark for wine education throughout the world and are offered in 41 different countries. Two levels of course are available from French Wine Adventures, the Foundation Certificate and the Intermediate Certificate. While the course and exam is based in France these classes are adjudicated by WSET in London and part of their internationally recognised programme.
Foundation is an introductory course suitable for anyone wishing to start their wine education in a structured and concise way. You will acquire a basic understanding of grape varieties, what makes wine different, service of wine and food and wine matching. For the pdf WSET synopsis of what is covered in this class click WSET Foundation Synopsis. If you already have a strong understanding of wine, a good wine tasting palate and significant experience you may be in a position to go directly to the Intermediate. Our Foundation class will run on Monday 9 August 2010 and Monday 8 November 2010. Email caroline@frenchwineadventures.com to book.
The Intermediate Certificate Level 2 is an introductory course suitable for anyone wishing to broaden their knowledge of wines. You will learn about the major grape varieties, wine styles from the key wine producing countries of the world, the main spirits categories and understand the factors that influence the style, quality and price. For the pdf WSET synopsis of what is covered in this class click WSET Intermediate Certificate Synopsis. Our Intermediate class will run from Wednesday 10 November to 12 November 2010. Email caroline@frenchwineadventures.com to book.
Click the paypal below to reserve your place for a single class or for all three classes. For multiple bookings change the number of items when you click through to Paypal to the number of people you wish to book for then send us an email with the names of the attendees. We'll let you know the exact address in D2 or D4 a week before.
1. Introduction to French Wine- €20
2. The Grand Cru Classés of France- €50
3. Wine-making 101- €20
Non-refundable booking fee for a single class -: €10
Non-refundable booking fee for all three classes-: €30
BOOK YOUR WORKSHOP or consider a 3 TO 7 DAY TOUR or Play Winemaker for a Day!
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