Wine courses

'Introduction to Wine'
We have great pleasure in announcing the seventh Wine Course at Vinoteca, tutored by renowned Observer Wine Correspondent and Master of Wine, Tim Atkin. Tim is one of Britain’s leading wine writers and winner of numerous awards, including the Glenfiddich Wine Writer Award on five separate occasions. He is also co-chairman of the London-based International Wine Challenge, the world’s biggest blind tasting competition, and appears regularly on the BBC’s Saturday Kitchen.
Tim’s most recent project has been helping to form The Wine Gang , a unique collaboration between five of the UK’s most influential wine critics.

The ‘Introduction to Wine’ course consists of six classes held over a period of six weeks in Vinoteca’s Private Room. The relaxed and informal class, in typical Vinoteca style, will be followed by a delicious selection of seasonal food, accompanied by the wines featured during the tasting.

The course is aimed at those who wish to gain a good grasp of the basics of wine by expanding their knowledge of countries, regions, aromas and flavours. By the end of the course you will know how to taste wine, have a good understanding of the world's major wine styles and be able to order from a restaurant wine list with confidence.

The price of the course, which includes 6 classes, tasting pack with descriptions & notes, and all wine & food, is £300. The course will be held at 7pm on Mondays on the following dates:

• 8th February 2010 – ‘How to Taste Wine’
• 15th February 2010 – ‘Essential Whites’
• 22nd February 2010 – ‘Essential Reds’
• 8th March 2010 – ‘Off Piste Whites’
• 15th March 2010 – ‘Off Piste Reds’
• 22nd March 2010 – ‘Rosé, Sparkling & Sweet Wines’

‘Advanced Course’
We have great pleasure in announcing the first Advanced Wine Course at Vinoteca, tutored by renowned Observer Wine Correspondent and Master of Wine, Tim Atkin. His Advanced course consists of six classes held over a period of 6 weeks in Vinoteca’s Private Room. The relaxed and informal class, in typical Vinoteca style, will be followed by a delicious selection of seasonal food, accompanied by the wines featured during the tasting.

This course will suit those who have a good overall knowledge of the world’s wine styles and grape varieties, understand the rudiments of wine making and wish to further explore some of the more advanced aspects of the subject. The course will cover what to look for when purchasing wine, whether for drinking, laying down or investment and will help to build even greater confidence when tasting, discussing & appreciating wine.   

The price of the course, which includes 6 classes, tasting pack with descriptions & notes, and all wine & food, is £350. The course will be held at 7pm on Tuesdays on the following dates:

• 9th February 2010 – ‘Italy: North versus South’
• 16th February 2010 – ‘Organic & Bio-Dynamic Wines’
• 23rd February 2010 – ‘Rhône Rangers’
• 9th March 2010 – ‘Investing in wine’
• 16th March 2010 – ‘Fortified wines’
• 23rd March 2010 – ‘Champagne’

Places are limited – book now by visiting us at Vinoteca, calling on 020 7600 2860 or by e-mailing us at privateroom@vinoteca.co.uk