Mediterranean meze & Mediterranean wines
An all-levels tasting course exploring Mediterranean meze, wine styles and the principles of food and wine pairing.
About this course
The course combines tasting with guided exploration of Mediterranean food and wine. Participants sample meze including grilled halloumi, baba ganoush, falafel, seared tuna and spiced lamb borek, alongside wines from Greece, Cyprus, the Balkans, Turkey and Lebanon. The session examines how sensory evaluation can be used to assess wines and considers the factors that influence successful pairings. It also introduces flavour characteristics associated with Mediterranean cuisine and compares sparkling, white, rosé and red wine styles with selected dishes.
What you'll learn
- Apply sensory evaluation techniques to a range of Mediterranean wines.
- Explain factors that influence food and wine pairing.
- Identify flavour characteristics associated with Mediterranean cuisine.
- Recognise Mediterranean wine styles that can accompany Mediterranean dishes.
Is this course right for you?
Listed as suitable for all levels, the course is intended for learners who want to explore Mediterranean wines through tasting and guided discussion of food pairings. The source does not specify previous experience requirements.
Where this course runs
Le Cordon Bleu London
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1 class
Selected date
Thu 17 Jun 2027
19:00 – 21:00 • 1 day
£95
Le Cordon Bleu London, Bloomsbury
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