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Venue: 14/F., Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong Fee: Free for sommeliers / F&B professionals Language: Cantonese How does Prosecco DOC differentiate itself from other sparkling wines? Where are the major production zones of Prosecco DOC and how does their soil influence its flavour profile? Is Spumante the only style that works […]
How to Taste California Wines Like a Pro! California is a rich and thoroughly diverse wine state, with its star regions, Napa Valley, Sonoma County and Monterey, offering an abundance of styles and flavour profiles to suit a wide range of food and tastes. Explore signature varieties each from different sub-regions of California. We’ll explore […]
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug - 6 Sep (Monday) Exam: 27 Sep - 19:30-20:30 Want to be able to taste, enjoy, select, and assess wines with confidence and professionalism? Level 2 will answer these questions you may have: Why wines are in different style and quality? How to identify principle white and red grape varieties and styles? What are […]
No other wine country has so many native grape varieties suitable for wine production as does Italy. It has 590 wine grape varieties officially recognized to date, one quarter of the world’s total! Although with world-class quality and diversified styles, white wines of Italy made from indigenous grape varieties tend to be greatly overshadowed by […]
Course: 21 Aug- 12:30-18:30 Examination: 2 Sep- 19:30-20:15 10% off for 2 persons Why wines are wines? (How wine is made and main types of wine) Why a wine is different from the others? (Style of wines and what make a wine different) How to say why I like this wine? (Systematic approach to […]
Every Saturday - 4, 11, 18, 25 Sep, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct, 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov, 4, 11 Dec How principal natural and human factors in the vineyard and winery can influence the style, quality, and price of wines Characteristics of key wine producing regions of the world Characteristics of sparkling […]
The DNA of the Chablis winegrowing region lies in its climats – a unique combination of specific terroir and geography impacting the style, finesse and character of Chablis across the left and right banks. As one of Hong Kong’s most revered wines, join Master of Wine Debra Meiburg and Official Bourgogne Wine Ambassador Ivy Ng […]
As you may be aware, our VIA Italian Wine Ambassador and Certified Italian Wine Educator – Justin Chen hosted a very successful masterclass - ETNA ERUPTION: UNCOVERING THE COVETED CONTRADA OF ETNA “THE BURGUNDY OF THE MEDITERRANEAN” one year ago. In fact, the interest and demand for Etna wines has grown significantly in Hong Kong […]
Organic, Biodynamic & Sustainable Wines for Conscious Consumers Far from a fad, responsible consumerism is here to stay. With trade and consumers increasingly focused on sustainable, organic and biodynamic produce across the board, featuring a rich array of wines that adhere to these categories is essential. Boasting one of the most rigorous sustainability programs in […]
Fresh, Elegant & Complex Austrian Reds While a less obvious choice, Austria’s red wines are an outstanding pairing for many Asian cuisines. Silky tannins, heady aromatics and elegant profiles, combined with bright fruit and a dynamic freshness compliment the array of spices, delicate textures and umami flavours of Cantonese cuisine, as well as more robust […]