Speaker

Tasting wine - the basics

SPEAKER

For thirty years Christopher has lectured for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust at all levels and on a variety of subjects, particularly Burgundy and Alsace.

He is also in demand to speak to all sorts of groups, because of his wide range of experiences in the world of wine and his relaxed and amusing way in getting the subject across. Over the years he has spoken in China, Japan, The United States, at a number of universities, cruise liners, Rugby School, and wine societies including The Solicitors’, Manchester, Winchester, Worcester and Cardiff.

His preferred topics include: Burgundy, Pinot Noir, Alsace, Wine Fraud and The Wines of Latin America.

Some recent comments:

“As always the Wine Society thoroughly enjoyed your recent tasting and I thank you very much for the time and trouble taken.” Manchester.

“What an enjoyable evening! We were all entranced by your anecdotes.” Winchester.

“It was a pleasure to meet you last night and to share in some of your knowledge and experiences!” Cardiff.

Guide price for an evening £150 - £250 + VAT, plus samples and expenses.

Christopher is also available for staff training for hotels and restaurants.

4. Sip the wine and move it around in your glass

1. Hold the glass to the light to asses the wine’s colour

5. Spitting accurately is not easy, practice with a glass of water

2. Smell the wine

3. Swirl the wine in the glass to liberate the flavour