 Half and full day Experiencial Wine Workshops: hands-on learning about wine at a working wine estate
Our wine courses are crafted to offer you the perfect mix of 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!
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Introduction to French Wine, the Tuesday Wine Workshop 14h-16h - €15pp
Winemaking 101 - €29pp
Grand cru classés of France focus on Bordeaux - €50pp
The Essential Wine Workshop: a three hour experiencial wine course - €29pp
The Complete Wine Workshop: full day course: €99pp
The Complete Organic Wine Workshop: full day course: €99pp
Classes in Ireland
All our workshops 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. For large groups Caroline can travel to you if you are based within an hours radius 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 Arrive at Château Haut Garrigue: Introductions and overview
14.10 – 14.40 Wine types, varietals, geography and how our region compares to french regions
14.40 – 15.10 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
Winemaking 101 - €29pp
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. 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 a 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. Email us for our calender of events caroline @ frenchwineadventures.com.
'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
This class is organised for two to six people and can be taken at any time. 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 Arrive at Château Haut Garrigue
10.00-10.30 Introductions and overview
10.30 – 11.00 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
11.00 – 11.30 The theory of wine-tasting
11.30 - 12.30 The practical of wine-tasting – we taste at least 6 wines
You depart with a copy of our wine appreciation guide.
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, our french wine booklet and a souvenir bottle of wine
This class is organised for two to six people and can be taken at any time.
Structure of this wine-tasting Workshop:
10am Arrive at Château Haut Garrigue
10.00-10.30 Introductions and overview
10.30-11am Wine types, varietals, geography and how our region compares to french and international wines, understanding wine labels, food and wine matching and wine storage
11.00-11.30 Wine growing – the vineyard work through the year
11.30 – 12.00 The theory of wine tasting. White wine and how it is made
12.00- 12.30 Experiencial wine-tasting: white wines
A casual lunch on the terrace at Château Haut Garrigue
14.00 - 15.15 Red wine and how it is made including a visit into the winery to taste wine at different stages of development
15.15 – 16.00 Experiencial wine-tasting –red wines.
You depart with a bottle of Château Haut Garrigue wine and and our wine appreciation guide as souvenirs.
'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 €19 per person for groups of four or more. Available all year round. Reservation required.
The Organic Wine Workshop: a full day wine course on organic wine growing and organic wine making including biodynamic methods: €99.00 per person including lunch and a souvenir bottle of wine
This class is organised for two to six people and can be taken at any time.
Structure of this wine-tasting Workshop:
9.30am Arrive at Château Haut Garrigue
9.30-10.00 Introductions and overview
10.00 – 10.30 Wine types, varietals, geography and how our region compares to french and international wines
10.30- 11.30 Organic wine growing vs conventional wine growing
11.30 – 12.00 The theory of wine tasting. White wine and how it is made
12.00- 12.30 Experiencial wine-tasting: white wines: a comparison of wines to experience the difference.
A casual lunch on the terrace at Château Haut Garrigue
14.00 - 15.15 Organic wine making vs conventional wine making including a visit into the winery to taste wine at different stages of development. Red wine and how it is made
15.15 – 16.00 Experiencial wine-tasting – red wines
You depart with a bottle of Château Haut Garrigue wine and and our wine appreciation guide as souvenirs.
'Thanks for taking the fear out and adding some mystery in! We really enjoyed the class' Enda and Trish, Dublin, Ireland
'Caroline & Seán's passion for organically produced wine is inspiring. They are not only focused on great wine but have a zest for life and knowledge. I hope to be able to attend your classes more often!' Jennifer Fleenor-OBrien, Dublin, Ireland
The minimum reservation is 2 people. This price includes a casual lunch. A group booking reduction of €19 per person applies for groups of four or more. Available all year round.
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- €25
2. The Grand Cru Classés of France- €50
3. Wine-making 101- €25
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!
Visit the website of Chateau Haut Garrigue, Wild Earth Vineyards, the organic vineyard where our workshops and wine courses take place.
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