Each time we meet we will learn something new! We will learn about the vocabulary of wine, how wine is made, the geography of wine growing and about the different grapes. We will also talk about food and wine. In particular we will learn about the wine we will be drinking at each session and enjoying each other's company as we look at the different colours of wines (purple, pink, ruby, garnet, purple?), smell or 'snort' the bouquet (fruity, floral, earthy, spicey?) and then finally taste (dry, sweetness, acidity, strength and length?). We will all maintain a log of our learning so that we can build up a portfolio of the wines we have enjoyed. Drinking wine is never going to be quite the same again.

The wine appreciation group is now established. The group has selected and tasted wines from Australia and Chile so far. The knowledge gained by the group, which includes country of origin, types of grapes, locations of vineyards, has totally changed the way the members now view wines. They are on their way to a more professional approach when selecting, purchasing and drinking wines . . . and it all helps to make wine even more enjoyable.

Getting started

  First, look at the colour

   Then snort!

   Finally the tasting