Introduction to Oenology at Monaco's Méridien Beach Plaza

20/07/2012  Food, palaces

The oenology courses by the hotels' sommeliers are continuing this summer



The courses are designed for small groups to encourage discussion, and take place in a friendly atmosphere with a live cookery demonstration by the L'Intempo restaurant.  They offer a complete introduction to the world of wine:  the history of wine tasting, the special characteristics of the vineyards, interesting anecdotes, how to match wines with food, blind tasting ... all the secrets of the art of wine will be revealed to you!

There's a full summer programme for you to discover:
21 July:  the wines of the Haut Médoc
25 July:  the wines of the South West
28 July:  the wines of Alsace
1 August:  the wines of the Jura
4 August:  Burgundy, Côte de Nuit region
8 August:  Burgundy, Côte de Beaune region
11 August:  Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise region
15 August:  the vineyards of Corsica
18 August:  Rosés, the so-called "Saignée" and "Pressurage" methods
22 August:  matching food with wine – the main principles, rules of serving 25 August:  the art of wine tasting, sensory analysis

Oenology courses - Hôtel Le Méridien Beach Plaza
21, 25 and 28 July + 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25 August
From 6.30 to 7.30 pm

Further information and booking:  +377 9315 7888 www.lemeridienmontecarlo.com
www.starwoodhotels.com/pressclub.

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