Oct 14, 2006 (Sat): We look at the typical characteristics of popular grape varietals and explain the terminology and techniques of wine tasting and learn how to recognize the subtle and subjective flavors of wine.

Nov 17, 2006 (Fri): November 17th Friday 5:30 8:00 pm Top Shelf Blind TastingJoin Mike Biagi as he tastes us on Top Shelf wines from Alexandar Valley. You will be amazed at the quality of wines once they are revealed. $20.00 per person, Wine Club $15.00

Jan 01, 2007 (Mon): Four Tuesday nights: January 23rd to February 13th 2007In this Comprehensive 4 week course, students will travel the globe discovering different regions and the effect terroir and winemaking techniques have made on them. We will learn the essentials of Blind tasting and how to pick up those unique tastes and smells. Students will finish this course with a better understanding of navigating a wine list or favorite wine shop and how to make confident choices in thier wine selections.Make a resolution to increase your wine knowledge in 2007 and join us!

New Zealand London Connections is hosting a Wine Tasting Event at the Penthouse Suite New Zealand House in Haymarket. Entertaining interactive tutored tasting led by an Expert Nz Tutor Team challenge (come as a team or be matched up) Fun blind tastings Dont miss this special Nz Boutique wine tasting and the opportunity to win 2 tickets to the All Blacks dinner at Cafe Royal during their Autumn tour 17 entry canaps and tasting included and a cash bar will also operate. Rsvp by noon Friday 15th nzlccommunicati ons@yahoo.co.uk

Sep 30, 2006 (Sat): We ve selected 8 different grape varietals for you to identify. This will be a blind tasting. 3 whites and 5 reds. Anybody who correctly identifies all 8 varietals will receive a complimentary tasting for a future date.

Fellow wine blogger Alder reports on his Vinography blog on a recent blind tasting of several California pinot noirs and Frances finest pinots from Burgundy, all led by none other than Robert M. Parker. The results are somewhat surprising ...

If you love wine then you must also love wine tasting. Wineries attract wine lovers like magnets because they offer the option of tasting new wines and vintages and exposing their sense of smell and ... Author: James Arthur - Food and Drink - November 22, 2006