From an article by Liz Sagues, Louis Roederer Reginal Wine Writer of the Year, 2005. Rather more relaxed learning come in specialist courses. Way back, when I first took a serious interest in wine, Lena Inger was a great mentor at an evening class. Ever since, whenvever I've recommended courses run by Lena and her [...]

It all begins with an erotic whisper. Or, if you're in a less romantic mood, a nun's fart. "That's the sound the champagne cork should make when you ease it out of the bottle," explains Sandy Leckie, our teacher, cradling a bottle in his arms. He pauses for a second, gazing at the cradled object [...]

"Learning about wine has given me so much more confidence" Erica Weindorf wanted to know more about her favorite wines, so she signed up for a wine tasting course in her area. She lives in London. “I've always enjoyed drinking wine with my friends, but sometimes felt silly looking at wine lists and not understanding [...]

Consider the scenario. You’re at a restaurant, the wine list is thrust into your hand, your client, who is French, politely suggests that you choose, and you don’t know how to pronounce a single one of the listed vineyards, let alone hold forth about what they’re like. Sound familiar? More professionals are now interested in [...]

A rich golden fluid swirls around 14 glasses as tutor Quentin Sadler invites students on the Wine Education Service’s beginners course to release the aromas of an Urziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese 1993. Quentin has helpfully written this long name on the board of our room at the LSE. Even better, he’s explained what it means. [...]