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Wine School at Dumfries House

In partnership with Case Studies Wine School, we are delighted to announce the launch of Wine School at Dumfries House. The school will offer a regular programme of evening events and one-day courses held in the beautiful surroundings of Dumfries House.

The school will be officially opened at our special launch event on Saturday 14th February 2009 and will comprise a guided tour of the house, followed by a two hour introduction to wine and wine tasting entitled ‘The Royal Variety Show’.

To book your place for the launch call 01290 425959.
Price per person is £55.00

Evening Events

The school’s programme of evening events offers an excellent introduction to understanding wine.The series of two-hour tastings gives a fascinating insight into the countries, regions and grape varieties that produce many of the classic wines of the world.

Price per person per event is £35.00

Mastering the Wine List

On selected Saturdays throughout 2009, we will be running the specially designed introductory one-day workshop ‘Mastering the Wine List’. Through the tasting of 18 classic wines, the course aims to provide you with the essential knowledge and practical tasting experience in wine to increase your confidence in the interpretation of restaurant wine lists. The course will leave you feeling confident in understanding what wines you like, why you like them and how to select wine to match with food.

Price per person is £150.00 to include a buffet luncheon and refreshments.

2009 PROGRAMME
Launch of Wine School AT DUMFRIES HOUSE
Saturday
14 February 2009
18:00 - 21:00		 The Royal Variety Show
top auditions from six noble grapes
Evening Events
19:00 - 21:00
Friday
6 March 2009		 Soave & Sophisticated
Italian class
Friday
3 April 2009		 Pfalz Impressions
German excellence
Friday
8 May 2009		 Nothing But Chardonnay
the art of balance featuring this world performer
Friday
19 June 2009		 Vital Sparkle
the essentials of fizz
Friday
10 July 2009		 A Lovely Bunch of Rosés
a fine display of beautiful bouquets
Friday
31 July 2009		 South American Showcase
hot stuff from Chile
Friday
11 September 2009		 Pearls from the Paarl
and other South African gems
Friday
9 October 2009		 Ageing Riojas
mañana, mañana!
Friday
6 November 2009		 Shirazmatazz
variety performance starring the popular grape
2009 PROGRAMME
MASTERING THE WINE LIST
One Day Workshop - Saturdays 09:30 - 17:00
Saturday 7 March 2009
Saturday 4 April 2009
Saturday 9 May 2009
Saturday 20 June 2009
Saturday 11 July 2009
Saturday 1 August 2009
Saturday 12 September 2009
Saturday 10 October 2009
Saturday 7 November 2009

Claire Blackler MSc AIWSYour Host & Tutor
Claire Blackler MSc AIWS

Claire Blackler is the Directorand Head Tutor of Edinburghbased Case Studies Wine School www.casestudieswineschool.co.uk, which offers professional wine and spirits training courses and events throughout Scotland. Claire is an Associate of the Institute of Wines & Spirits, a Recommended Tutor for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET®) and a member of the Association of Wine Educators.

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Booking

To book your place on any of our courses call 01290 425959.