Discover the pleasures of wine tasting in a fun, informative and unpretentious atmosphere by taking a wine appreciation course through Bishop's Cellar.

Who is this class aimed at?

This class is open to all, from the enthusiastic beginner to the self proclaimed connoiseur. It is suitable for casual wine drinkers, those that want to reconfirm their existing knowledge or anyone wanting to work or working in the food and beverage industry.

Course Content

This class provides an excellent foundation to build wine knowledge and develop sensory skills. The class approaches the world of wine by studying different wine styles through an exploration of grape varieties, regions and winemaking techniques. You will learn how evaluate and assess the quality of wine and formulate your own judgements.

Wine appreciation classes are taught by accredited sommelier Alanna McIntyre who graduated from the International Sommelier Guild's certification program in 2002.

Date: Wednesdays (see schedule below)
Time: 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Location: The Wired Monk, 5147 Morris St., Halifax
Instructor: Alanna McIntyre ( alanna@bishopscellar.com )
Cost: $350 + hst

Course Schedule

April 9: Viticulture, Winemaking & Tasting Basics

April 30: White Wines I – Aromatic and Off-dry whites

May 7: White Wines II – Dry, Light-bodied whites

May 14: White Wines III – Full-bodied, Complex whites 

May 21: Red Wines I – Light, & med-bodied reds

June 4: Red Wines II – Full-bodied, rich reds

June 11 : Red Wines III – Fortified and Dessert Wines  

June 18: Champagne and other Sparkling Wines