COURSES

INTRODUCTION TO WINE APPRECIATION (8 week course) 
Caviste's Introduction to Wine Appreciation course is aimed at wine enthusiasts who wish to gain a basic knowledge and understanding of the art, science and appreciation of wine.   Registered under The Wine and Spirit Education Trust, the industry’s educational body, courses are held twice a year and lead to the optional Wine and Spirit Educational Trust Intermediate Certificate.

Course Tutors
Courses are led by David Thomas, Mark Bedford and Rachel Gilbey, who between them have over 40 years of wine trade and vineyard experience and have visited most of the world’s wine regions. David holds an Oenology (winemaking) degree, Mark has been trained by the Institute of Masters of Wine, whilst Rachel holds the Wine and Spirit Education Trust Diploma.

Course Overview
The eight week course aims to provide a basic knowledge of the world’s wines and why they taste as they do, balancing theory with practical tasting in a fun and educational environment.  No previous knowledge of wine is required in order to sit the course.  At least six wines are tasted each session, all of good to excellent standard, accompanied by a cheese board.  By the end of the course attendees will have gained enough knowledge to be able to sit The Wine and Spirit Education Trust Intermediate Certificate examination (an NVQ Level 1 qualification), although this is entirely optional.  The exam date for both courses is taken at the end of the course sesssions on a date suitable for all candidates.

Cost of the Course
The course costs £345 for the eight weekly sessions, which includes all wines, information packs, six tasting glasses and cheese.  The optional WSET Intermediate Exam costs an additional £50. 

Forthcoming Courses
New Autumn course dates to be announced
For further information or to book, please contact Rachel Gilbey on 01264 811123 or e-mail rachelgilbey@caviste.co.uk.

INTRODUCTION TO WINE
Next course dates: 
CAVISTE ODIHAM:  New summer dates to be announced
CAVISTE HUNGERFORD:  New summer dates to be announced
This two hour, one off evening course aims to provide a fun and informative introduction into the exciting world of wine.  You'll be tasting a sparkling wine, four whites and four reds, each selected to demonstrate the broad range of styles and flavours available.  You'll be introduced to the basics of wine production, the factors that affect wines - such as climate and soil types - and the principles of food and wine matching.  You'll also be looking at the characteristics that you can expect from some of the popular grape varieties, tasting as you go.  Courses are currently held at Caviste Odiham and Caviste Hungerford.
£10 per head
For further information or to book places, please contact Martyn Rolph at Caviste Odiham on 01256 703130 or e-mail martynrolph@caviste.co.uk or Andrew Chapman at Caviste Hungerford on 01488 684684 / andrewchapman@caviste.co.uk