French Wine Scholar: Loire Evening

About this course

This Wine Scholar Guild session examines the Loire Valley’s wine regions through their history, geography and cultural influences, linking these factors to the area’s varied winemaking styles. It is delivered as a masterclass and includes a curated tasting of Loire wines, with Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, red and rosé wines, and lesser-known regional examples. The session also provides an introduction to the wider French Wine Scholar course.

What you'll learn

• Examine the Loire Valley’s wine history and geography
• Explore cultural influences on the region’s winemaking styles
• Recognise the range of wines produced across the Loire Valley through guided tasting

Is this course right for you?

The session is intended for wine enthusiasts at all levels, including people considering further wine study. It is presented as an introductory taster for the wider French Wine Scholar programme. Learners currently enrolled on that course are not suitable for this session, while former students may attend to revisit the tasting.

• Suitable for learners at all stated levels
• Former French Wine Scholar students may revisit the session
• Not suitable for people currently enrolled on the French Wine Scholar course

Before you go

• The course can be repeated