skip to main content
Rated 'Excellent' on TripAdvisor
 A Southern Hemisphere Wine Extravaganza!

A Southern Hemisphere Wine Extravaganza!

There are no upcoming dates for this event. Please view all events.

Duration
2 hours

Event Description

A lot of people think of Australian wine as reliable, fruit-driven wines however the wine scene is a lot more complex as is its climate. There are hot, warm, cool, dry and wet locations in Australia and they all make totally different wines. There are also a growing number of small boutique wineries where the winemakers concentrate on producing limited quantities of hand-made wines of superb quality (in contrast to the mass-produced big brands) – these are the wines we will be tasting. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, & dry Riesling!

New Zealand is fast becoming the benchmark for New World Sauvignon Blanc (from Marlborough), but there is much more to these two islands than that. South Island also produces some wonderful Pinot Noir & stunning zesty Riesling, whilst the warmer climate of North Island is home to delicious Cabernet and Merlot and fuller, softer, riper, white wines.

South African winemakers have never been making such exciting wines in a such a broad range of styles. Clobbered by Covid this country's small band of winemakers (many of whom do not own their own vineyards) are crafting juicy reds, classic oaky reds, full bodied ripe whites and linear, fresh whites from grpae varieties like Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, white Rhone grapes, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauzignon and Syrah amnogst mant others.

We will also be looking at wine labels at this tasting, and decode the jargon!

Note - This evening is part of our core 8 week World of Wine course. Book all 8 evenings and save 10%! It's flexible, so if you have to skip an evening you can pick it up next time it runs.

Sussex Wine School wine tastings are led by qualified wine educators and include 6 wines tasting samples, a digital presentation, tasting notes and nibbles.

Tutor - Sylvie

Gift Voucher

Our Gift Vouchers for fun Tastings and Courses make a perfect gift for any occasion.

  • Choose an event or £ value
  • Add your message (optional)
  • FREE Email Gift Vouchers
  • Or upgrade with a gold-embossed Gift Voucher delivered in stylish wallet
  • Valid for 24 months
  • Redeem easily at all our wine schools UK-wide – over 40 locations!
Gift Vouchers

Local Wine Schools in the Press

daily-telegraph--white

'The best wine courses and classes in the UK'

Victoria Moore
Daily Telegraph
timeout--white

'Londons loveliest wine tasting classes'

Time Out
Time Out Magazine

We're part of the Local Wine School Network

The world's fastest-growing network of independent wine schools, teaching fun, accessible wine courses at all levels – ‘wine tasting for everyone’. We also offer professional courses and qualifications for those wishing to start or develop their wine careers.

Wine Schools Franchises
Local Schol Network Map
Top