Sheen Falls Lodge Wine Academy - Geography of Wine
The second weekend of the series will focus on grape varieties and wine regions. Jerome will be joined by guest speaker whose unparalleled knowledge of terriors, in particular the Rhone Valley, is sure to offer guests many unique insights throughout the weekend. Guests will learn the ‘how’ and ‘what’ of wine tastings; understanding personal taste; the various types of grapes and their individual characteristics; how to comprehend wine vocabulary and exploring the world of ports and dessert wines. On the Saturday afternoon, guests will visit the Vanilla Grape Wine Shop, purveyors of fine wine in Kenmare. Owner, sommelier and award-winning wine expert, Alain Bras will discuss individual grapes, their characteristics and why we drink them.