Wine 101- Wine Education Classes

4.4
(9 reviews)

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

A terrific way to get a real understanding of wine and wine styles. Perfect for beginners and wine lovers alike. A formal seated tasting experience with a friendly casual vibe. 

Learn about the difference between sweet/dry, what oak does to a wine and aged wines. You will get a very good understanding of the basics and be tasting like a pro in no time.

Recommended: Finish with a 2 couse set menu in our restaurant overlooking the vineyard. Choose a large share platter for 2 , a seasonal dessert and tea/coffee. (Wine 101 & 2 course set lunch option)

Example Menu

Starter

Beetroot & vodka cured ocean trout

Starter

Sherry braised pork cheeks with toasted baguette

Main

Slow cooked lamb shoulder and feta parcel.

Served with a light green salad & mint yogurt.

Main

Twice cooked duck leg

Served with radicchio, endive, orange & smoked almonds

Main

Porcini mushroom & mascarpone risotto

Dessert

Honeycomb fresh from the hive and goats curd

Dessert

Dark Chocolate peanut butter pie with vanilla ice cream

Dessert

Orange and almond cake with greek yogurt

What's Included

Professional guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Wine tasting
All wine tasting is free during wine classes, however if choosing the lunch option, any wine ordered during lunch option will be charged seperatly.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Upper Reach Cellar Door for the start of the tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The perfect way to get a real understanding of wine and wine styles.

You'll be tasting like a pro at the end of this hour and a half, with all those wine questions and myths answered. Perfect for beginners and wine enthusiasts alike.

Understand the basics of wine tasting and taste like a pro after the class
*Be the winemaker, create a wine, balancing the sweetness and acid
*Experience how oak barrels change wines
*Appreciate how wines age and when best to drink them
*A formal seated tasting experience, in the working winery surrounded by barrels
*Taste our wines to practice your new wine appreciation skills

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 18 years
Supplied by Upper Reach Winery

Tags

Wine Tastings
Food & Drink
Spring Break

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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