5 lecture course for wine lovers – beginners!

Although it is not easy to navigate in wines, it is exciting! The process of discovering the world of wine can become a never-ending journey throughout your life. This sample tasting class is for those who are just starting this adventure and want to learn the basics of wine culture. In the course of a relaxed conversation, you will gain valuable knowledge about the traditions of different countries, the rules for serving and storing wine, as well as distinguish myths from facts and find out the answers to the most popular questions that are asked to the sommelier. We will demonstrate how to taste wine and tell you what to pay attention to when choosing this drink. The Noble Wine team will be happy to share their carefully researched knowledge with you!

Lecture program:

How to taste wine?

25.10.2022, at 18.30

In the first lecture of the wine school, we will discuss what wine really is and how to properly taste it in order to get maximum pleasure from the wine’s taste and bouquet. We will find out the factors that affect its quality, get acquainted with professional terminology and different styles of wine, as well as discuss in which glasses, at what temperature this wonderful drink should be served and in which cases it needs to be decanted.

How is white wine made?

01.11.2022, at 18.30

There are a huge number of white grape varieties in the world – in this lecture we will get to know the most popular and most widely distributed. You will learn the characteristics of leading white grapes, as well as the process of making white wine, and we will explore in detail all the events taking place in the vineyard throughout the year. We will also find out what terroir is and how the geographical location of the vines and the composition of the soil affect the style of the resulting drink.

How is red wine made?

08.11.2022, at 18.30

The range of red wines is so wide because each of the many grape varieties has its own unique character. In this lecture, you will learn about the diversity of dark varieties, their geographical distribution, as well as the basic stages of the production process of red and pink wines. In addition, we will also learn about organic, biodynamic and natural wines, how they differ, how the winemaker’s philosophy and attitude towards production affect the character of the wine.

Let’s get acquainted with sparkling wines

15.11.2022, at 18.30

This lecture will take place with a glass of sparkling drink in hand! We will exhaustively (and excitingly) tell about all the nuances of the production of the “most famous of the famous sparkling” – champagne, but then we will focus on its younger “brothers and sisters”, which have undeservedly remained in its shadow… We are talking, of course, about Prosecco, Cremant and Cava! In the lecture we will cover: the history of sparkling wines and champagne, the diversity of sparkling wine styles in Europe, as well as serving, storing and pairing with food.

How to properly match wine to food?

22.11.2022, at 18.30

In the final lecture of the wine school, we will focus on the gastronomic topic – the compatibility of wine and food. This is undoubtedly one of the most important questions when getting to know wine culture. It is very important to understand the main principles and, when choosing food, to know the rules for serving wine, as well as what not to do in order not to spoil the drink. In this hands-on lesson with four different styles of wine, we will demonstrate how the ingredients in food and sauces affect the flavor of the wine and vice versa. We’ll also list the products that are the “enemies of wine” and share tips for sure-fire gastronomic pairings. After this lecture, enjoying wine will become even more pleasant and tastier!

For any questions related to the organization and conduct of tastings, please contact us by phone +371 20101111 or e-mail sandra.grinmane@noblewine.lv