An Introduction to Fine Wine
Intensive Introduction (suitable for beginner to intermediate students)
Taught by John Middleton.  Click here for John's profile.

This course is intended to give participants a thorough grounding in how to assess and enjoy fine wine from around the world.  All aspects of fine wine will be covered: different wine styles, wine regions of the world, production techniques, key grape varieties, wine-classification systems, storing and serving wine, matching wine with food, and the cultural importance of wine.  In addition to the cognitive aspects of this fascinating subject, a systematic wine-tasting technique will also be developed over the duration of the course via the tasting and assessment of 40 different fine wines from around the world.  The wines tasted and assessed will include the full gamut of styles: red, white, rosế, sparkling and liqueur wines.  Details of these wines will be recorded on structured tasting notes.  All necessary course materials, such as wines, glasses, tasting notes, spittoons and detailed handouts will be supplied.  The enrolment is limited to 15 participants to engender a positive group dynamic that enhances the Socratic and experiential learning techniques to be utilized.  This course is suitable for both the interested layperson and hospitality professional alike and is intended to be relaxed, informal, and good fun.

At the end of the course, participants will:

• have developed a competent wine-tasting technique

• be aware of the main styles of fine wine and how they are made

• be familiar with the world's premier fine wine regions

• comprehend the principles of wine storage and service

• understand the key tenets of matching food with wine

• appreciate the importance of wine as a cultural touchstone

• be able to identify up to 12 different grape varieties in a "blind" tasting in the final session of the course.

Course Title: Wine
Tuition Fee: RMB 3200
Materials Fee: RMB 600

Spring Session 2010: March 10th to May 15th

Section A: Wednesday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)  Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 10th to May 12th (Course Code: WI103)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

Section B: Wednesday evenings (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)  Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 10th to May 12th (Course Code: WI104)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

Section C: Saturday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)  Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 13th to May 15th (Course Code: WI105)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

Registration Procedure:
Please register online first to reserve your place.  You will then receive a confirmation email with further details.  Next, payment must be made on site at the ELC Learning Annex during the payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).

Tuition payment for the Spring Session 2010 will take place on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, February 26th, 27th, 28th, and March 1st, 2010, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m..  Payments will be received in Ground-Floor Classroom at our ELC Learning Annex.  Click here for map.

Please note: classes are kept small for the students' benefit (generally between 6 and 12 people).  Register early to reserve your place.  Payment must be received on time to complete your enrollment and maintain your reservation in the class(es) for which you have registered.  (Any course that does not meet sufficient enrollment may be cancelled and a full refund provided upon presentation of your original receipt.)
 

For detailed information, please feel free to contact one of our program coordinators: Telephone: 55889133 Fax: 55889133 EMAIL: inquiry(at)shanghai-classes.com
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