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A Christmas gift with a difference

If you are looking for a gift with a difference for a wine lover this Christmas, why not treat them to a recognised wine course, or a wine tasting session?

Steve Hovington at Cambridge Wine Academy offers classes for WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) Levels 1-3 and also runs regular wine tastings throughout the year.

I really enjoyed the WSET Level 3 course I took with Steve in 2020 and I learned a lot from his sessions. I have since attended several of Steve’s regular wine tasting sessions and these are always fun, interesting and informative.

So, if you’re looking for that special gift this Christmas, further details can be found here

For other wine-related Christmas gift ideas, see here

Merlot v Pinot Noir – online wine tasting

A date for your diary: Thursday 21st October 2021, 7pm

Hosted by Steve Hovington, Cambridge Wine Academy.

An opportunity to examine these grape varieties in detail and try to figure out why there’s so much fuss about Pinot Noir and why Merlot can stake a claim to true greatness.

A big showdown event between two heavyweight wine grapes. Four rounds, eight wines. Who’ll come out on top?

Steve is a very knowledgeable and entertaining presenter, and this promises to be another interesting and informative session. I have attended several of his virtual wine tasting sessions this year and always had a very enjoyable evening.

For more details and to book, see here

MUSCADET & BEAUJOLAIS: THE COMEBACK KIDS!

Date for your diary: Thursday 16 September 2021, 7pm

Online wine tasting session, hosted by Steve Hovington, Cambridge Wine Academy.

Both Muscadet and Beaujolais are currently enjoying a renaissance so if you’d like to learn more about these underrated wine regions, and try some very appealing samples to boot, you can sign up here.

If you can’t get to Greece right now, then why not let Greece come to you …

GREECE IS THE WORD – ONLINE WINE TASTING, THURSDAY 12 AUGUST, 7PM

If you can’t get to Greece right now, then why not let Greece come to you …

Steve Hovington from Cambridge Wine Academy is hosting another of his highly enjoyable online wine tastings on Thursday 12^th August, from 7pm. This time the focus will be on Greek wines.

Steve is a very knowledgeable and entertaining presenter and this promises to be an interesting, informative and very enjoyable evening. I have attended several of his virtual wine tasting sessions this year and it is always a lot of fun. I’ve learned a lot and had the opportunity to try some excellent wines to boot!

Wine samples and tasting notes will be delivered or posted to your home, and a Zoom link to join will be provided.

For details, see here.

Take your knowledge of wine to the next level

Are you looking to develop your knowledge and enjoyment of wine, either as a hobby or for career reasons?

Then look no further.

Whether you are new to wine, a wine enthusiast, or working in hospitality, the Wine and Spririt Education Trust (WSET) has the course for you and Cambridge Wine Academy offers classes for WSET Levels 1-3. Steve Hovington is currently teaching the courses online and they cover the same content as classroom-based courses in normal times.

I completed my WSET Level 3 wine course at Cambridge Wine Academy last year and passed with Distinction, as did several others in the group. Steve is a first-rate teacher and was highly supportive throughout the course.

For further details, check here.

A chance to discover the wonders of English wine – join a virtual wine tasting on June 2nd, 2021

Itching to know more about English wines? Then this online wine tasting organised by Steve Hovington from Cambridge Wine Academy is just the ticket.

Steve is a very knowledgeable and entertaining presenter and this promises to be an interesting, informative and very enjoyable evening. I recently attended one of his virtual wine tasting sessions featuring SW French wines and it was a lot of fun.

Wine samples and tasting notes will be delivered or posted to your home and a Zoom link to join will be provided.

For details and to register, here is the link.