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Want to know more & hence enjoy more?
Great Grog is an APP ("Approved Program Provider") for the biggest educators in the U.K. (& world), the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (W.S.E.T).


Next INTERMEDIATE is Fri 7th & Sat 8th May 2010 (Two day courses, 11-4pm cost £150), Pamphlet, Sandwich & all wines included in the price. More detailed study books can be ordered via the wset website.
wset shop.
Next FOUNDATION is Sat 20th March 2010 (11-4pm cost £75), Pamphlet, Sandwich & all wines included in the price. More detailed study books can be ordered via the wset website.
wset shop.

The courses are open to the Public. So....if you interested in knowing more about wine & getting an internationally recognised qualification then this is for you! The Foundation course covers basic food & wine matching too. Full details of the courses & the W.S.E.T can be found on their website.
wset website

We run 2 levels of course
They are run in the Grog Warehouse, 161 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh.
FOUNDATION , a basic introduction to wine & wine tasting. It covers some theory, wine tasting & wine/food matching. The cost includes a light, 30 question multiple-choice exam at the end to get your qualification (nothing too tricky!). No previous formal wine tasting experience is necessary.

Foundation sample questions...
Which of the following wines is a white wine? a) Cabernet Sauvignon. b) Pinot Noir. c) Syrah. d) Chardonnay.
What style of wine is Chablis? a) Dry white. b) Dry red. c) Sweet white. d) Sweet red.

INTERMEDIATE , wine tasting & theory & exam at the end (no food/wine element).

Intermediate Sample Questions
Compared to red wines, white wines are generally fermented at a) either higher or lower temperatures b) the same temperature c) higher temperatures d) lower temperatures.
Which grape variety is considered to produce high-quality white wines in both Germany and Australia? a) Merlot. b) Semillon. c) Shiraz. d) Riesling.
Which of the following words indicates that a wine has been aged for a period in oak? a) Chenin Blanc. b) Classico. c) Côtes du Rhône. d) Crianza.

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