World of Wine (Rest of World) - Four Week Package

About this course

The course examines how wine-producing countries outside Europe have developed distinctive styles and reputations. Across the programme, participants taste 25 wines, including Chilean Carmenere, Argentinian Torrontés and South African Pinotage, alongside examples from other regions and grape varieties. Teaching combines guided tasting with informal discussion and opportunities to ask questions about the wines. The course also covers where the wines can be bought and suggests food pairings for the examples tasted.

What you'll learn

• Identify examples of characteristic wines from major non-European wine-producing countries
• Describe how different countries have developed distinct wine identities and reputations
• Compare a range of wine styles, from straightforward drinking wines to complex, age-worthy examples
• Discuss suitable food pairings for selected wines
• Recognise countries and regions associated with varieties such as Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc

Is this course right for you?

The course is marked as suitable for all levels and is presented as a stand-alone introduction to wines from outside Europe. Participation involves tasting a broad selection of wines, listening to guided discussion and asking questions in an informal group setting.

• Can be taken as a stand-alone course
• Includes guided tasting of 25 wines