Below is a selection of our most popular offerings. Our portfolio is constantly expanding, so be sure to check back to this site. If you are interested in a topic that is not on the list, please get in contact.
GENERAL TOPICS
The ABCs of Grapes
So many names, so many grapes, so many flavours. Learn to identify the most important varieties, from Chardonnay to Cabernet, whilst learning to taste like a pro. With a little practice, you will find you enjoy each glass more and make better – and bolder – choices when buying wine in future.
“bianco, blanco, blanc”: White Wine Seminar
“Red wine with meat and white wine with fish”? The possibilities today are far more exciting. Discover the diversity of white wines, from dry to sweet, still to sparkling and fortified. Learn how climate and winemaking impact styles and see how white wine can be the perfect match to so many different dishes.
“tinto, rosso, rouge”: Red Wine Seminar
Join us for a tasting that promises to be educational, fun and downright hedonistic. Learn all about the most popular red grapes and taste a stellar line-up of wines from around the world. Find out what influence cellar techniques, such as saignée and barrique ageing, have on the final product and discover your personal wine style.
REGIONAL TOPICS
Classics of the Old World: France and Spain
For many a book with seven seals as prior knowledge is often necessary to fully appreciate what is in your glass. Master the complexities of these classic countries with fabulous wines that showcase the specific features of each region. Increase your confidence in tasting and learn how to decipher that puzzling language on the bottle.
Diversity from the Alps to Etna: Italy and Austria
Much more than just Prosecco, Chianti and “Heuriger”: Italy and Austria offer a treasure trove of wines to appeal to all tastes – from novice to connoisseur. Expand your wine horizons on this magical tour from the cool north to the hot south and find the wines that best suit your taste and budget.
Simply “cool”: Wines from Germany and Alsace
Why roam so far when the good is close at hand? We take this saying to heart and hop across the Channel to Alsace and Germany. Discover the significance of site and soil in viticultural border zones and learn how to taste this in your glass. You will encounter some of the best white wines in the world – and the reds are catching up.
The Grapes of Oz
Red earth, bright sunlight and endless possibilities to cultivate the vine. From affordable to collectible, wines from “down under” offer diversity, value and so very often, sheer class. Learn about the different grapes, taste a tantalising selection of wines and you will see why Australia has become one of the most popular producers on this planet.
Australia´s Reds
For many consumers, Australia is synonymous with Shiraz. It is the most planted grape but it comes in a suprisingly wide variety of styles, from sparkling to still, pink to red and even fortified. Add to that a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Tempranillo, not forgetting the blends, and you have the key to satisfy even the most demanding palates.
Out of Europe: Wines from the New World
Today we head overseas, to South America, South Africa and Australia & New Zealand, where European settlers began a new life with vine cuttings they brought from home. Centuries later, the resulting products have changed the wine world many times over with a style that warms the soul. Sample these wines and see how they are just too good to be left lingering over the oceans ……..
SEASONAL TOPICS
The Joys of Spring
There it is again: that tender green of new shoots. Slowly the temperature rises and with it our longing for fresh produce. All we need now is that perfect bottle of wine. Join us on a journey around the world in search of the finest springtime sippers, not forgetting of course the occasional comforting drop in case that April storm just happens to pass by.
Sun, Sand and Holiday Wines
The holiday is over, long live the memory. To ensure this is the case, we head off on a journey to the Mediterranean – to Italy, Spain and the South of France. What grapes do they have there, what do they taste like and what type of food goes best? For as different as they all are, one thing they have in common: Sunshine in a glass.
Autumn Treats
Autumn is harvest time. We follow the grape from the vine to the bottle to find out what makes the wine what it is, eg. a refreshing aperitif, a fantastic accompaniment to food or a relaxing nightcap. Sniff, swirl and sip your wine whilst sampling some tasty morsels – definitely a winning combination!
Winter Warmers
The nights are drawing in and the temperatures dropping. High time for a meal with friends and a good bottle of wine to match. But what should we consider? Red wine with the fish and white with the cheese? Discover the secrets of food and wine pairing with our winter warmers and see how life acquires a totally new dimension.
Festive Wines
“Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat, Time to stock up the wine cellar with some old hat!” There are, of course, other possibilities which are more likely to put a smile on grandma´s face – not just great reds for the main course, but some sparklers for starters and sweets for the sweet. Expand your wine knowledge, indulge your senses and toast with us to the coming festivities.