The TOPS at SPAR Wine Show in partnership with South Africa’s top wine educator Cathy Marston is delivering two enjoyable and interactive online courses. The wine show called a ‘Newbie’s Guide to Wine’ started on 21 April at 18h00 and will end on Thursday, 30 April.
The wine show is South Africa’s largest and most loved travelling wine event, which last year showcased over 900 different wines from more than 200 wineries in seven cities.
Meanwhile the ‘Local & Lekker – Focus on SA Wine’ will start on Tuesday, 12 May and concludes on Thursday 21 May. Co-owner of the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show Andrew Douglas said that she’s delighted to be broadcasting online courses to their guest’s during this lockdown.
“While we may not be able to do that through our national wine tour for the moment, we are excited to be able to bring the full enjoyment and appreciation of wine into homes across the country through these two online courses as a COVID-19 limited offer,” said Douglas.
The two entry-level courses which is ‘A Newbie’s Guide to Wine’ and ‘Local and Lekker. It focuses on SA Wine’ which is neatly packaged into four live 45-minute online ‘Zoom’ sessions. Cathy said that the session is also available either as individual sessions or as a combo package.
“Each session includes 30 minutes of theory followed by an interactive, practical 15-minute tasting session that will get you swirling, sipping and sniffing your way through your wine collection,” said Cathy.
The first session of ‘A Newbie’s Guide to Wine’ covers the ground rules of wine. The following two sessions focus on white and red wines respectively. During the final session Cathy takes a look at the mystery of food and wine pairing.
Local & Lekker and SA Wine is a stand-alone session that will further enhance the beginner’s knowledge. Focus on SA Wine’, will look at ‘WINEderful Whites’ then ‘Robust and Red’ wines and styles in more detail. Session three focusses on sweet, fortified wines and brandy.
The fourth session ends on a high note, with Winederlanders learning about South Africa’s finest MCCs and bubbles.
Cathy is renowned for her wicked sense of humour and no-nonsense approach to wine.
Space is limited so book your spot at the discounted prices for either the individual or combo courses on www.wineshow.co.za/courses. The first 50 people to book for the Newbie’s Guide to Wine course will receive their spot free. Wines are not included.
