FRENCH WINE 101
There are many great wine producing countries in the world, but France remains the benchmark. At this fascinating course you will taste your way through Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Rhone & Loire Valleys, Alsace and more. We pour 16 beautiful wines, and guide you through the tastings.
Immediately upon registration you will receive a 40 page booklet all about French wine. This booklet was written by Masters of Wine. There are interesting maps, and an in-depth explanation of the regions, wines, and producers. Reading this booklet before the course is useful, but the pre-course reading is not required. This is a fun day out tasting and learning, and there is no exam.
The complexities of France are explained by our expert instructors, who bring the day to life with their personal stories. Our classes are limited to 24 wine lovers, and they are always delivered in a warm and friendly atmosphere in a comfortable venue. It’s the Fine Vintage difference.
The course is open to all wine lovers, with no pre-requisites nor expectations of any prior knowledge. Come and join us!
Don't forget: when you register for an in-person course, you receive a FREE Fine Vintage online course (value of $99-299 depending on the course) plus FREE access to our extensive video library.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The French Wine Professional Program focuses on the classic wine regions of France.
You will learn the key facts about:
- Champagne & other sparkling wines
- Alsace
- Loire Valley
- Bordeaux
- Burgundy
- Beaujolais
- Rhone Valley
- Southern & Southwest France
- Vins Doux Naturels
PAYMENTS
TERMS: Full payment is charged at the time of registration. Your payment is non-refundable but you can transfer it once to another person or to a future course of the same type, if you contact us 14 days or more before the start date. In the rare event Fine Vintage has to cancel a course you will receive a 100% refund.
TASTINGS & INSTRUCTION
During the 1-day course you will taste 16 benchmark examples of wines from the leading producers in a wide variety of regions. We pride ourselves on showing classic wines.
Our instructors have spent considerable time touring the great regions of France and are experts in the field. Our extensive study guide is updated annually and is an extremely useful summary of a complex wine country.
CERTIFICATION
There is no exam or certification for this course. Just a fun day learning about and tasting benchmark examples of French wine!
You will, however, be provided with a 40-page PDF booklet at registration that summarizes the course material. You can read this comprehensive text before the course if you like and can keep it handy for future reference.
COURSE FORMAT
1 FULL DAY | from 9.30 am until 5.30 pm with a one hour break for lunch
Become a French Wine Pro
Taste 16 Benchmark Styles Valued Over $700
Improve Your Tasting Abilities
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WHO TAKES THIS COURSE?
We welcome both wine enthusiasts and the trade and the class. Your classmates will include people in the trade, sometimes at a high level, as well as those just looking for a fun day learning about their passion.
COURSE PREPARATION
STUDY GUIDE
As soon as you register we email you a PDF study guide that is over 40 pages. It’s fascinating, and you can read it prior to the course so you are well prepared. This comprehensive document is also yours to keep for future reference.
TASTING GLASSES
If you have taken a course with us before then please bring your Fine Vintage tasting glasses with you.
If you do not have our set of 6 tasting glasses you will need to purchase them at registration for $49. These are then yours to keep forever.
LOCATIONS, DATES & PRICES
TERMS: Full payment is charged at the time of registration. Your payment is non-refundable but you can transfer it once to another person or to a future course of the same type, if you contact us 14 days or more before the start date. In the rare event Fine Vintage has to cancel a course you will receive a 100% refund.
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ONLINE COURSES
Can’t make it to one of our courses? Don’t let time or distance stand in your way. Do it Online!
We have a variety of fantastic online wine certification courses that you can take from the comfort of your home or office.
