Global Grapes: Reds

Whilst most of us have heard of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir, how many of us have heard of Tempranillo? Or know that it's the most important grape variety in Rioja blends?

This course builds on the 9 Key Grapes Fundamentals course (which has your key classic reds) and gets under the skin of the lesser known but still vitally important red grapes of the world.

The sip-size, easy to follow videos alongside downloadable cheat sheets will have you mastering your Malbecs, feeling confident in your Cabernet Francs, and better understanding that Barolos are actually made from a grape called Nebbiolo. All sound a bit complicated now? Well after this course, it won't be.

Where? You'll learn important regions for each grape including where it grows best.

What? You'll also cover what the grape actually tastes like. What should you expect and what are the nuances around the world.

When? There will be pointers on when the best time to serve these wines are as well as which foods to try with them.

By the end of this course you'll be equipped to tackle the red section of a wine list and feel confident in your next red wine buy. You'll be armed with food and wine pairing ideas, key regions that give the best examples of each variety and top tips on how best to enjoy them.

How It Works

In your time, with your wines, your way

The courses all feature a mix of videos and PDFs bringing each of the topics to life. There’s no exams, no deadlines and no expiry date, so you can rewatch the content as many times as you would like.

The videos can be streamed via the website or through a protected YouTube link so you can stream on any device, including your smart TV.

There are two options for how to ‘taste-along’ with the videos

But, in fact, you don’t even need to have a wine at all - you can simply watch along and absorb the theory.

So whether you’re looking for a fun, bottle-filled evening activity with your other half, or to up-skill each morning on your commute, you can make the courses work for you!

1. With one of the ‘Sample Packs’

  • 14 x 100ml pouches corresponding to each chapter on the course

  • Generous pour for one, or a tasting sample for two

  • Eco-friendly packaging

  • Can be stored up to 12 months at ambient temperature

  • The economical way to taste-along

2. With full bottles

  • Buy your own wines from your preferred retailer(s)

  • Be guided by our specially curated ‘shopping lists’ for the UK’s top retailers

  • The best way to taste in a group

  • A great way to find new bottles you like from the shop that suits you

Other Reds

Enjoy a sneak peak of the course content below and click ‘Start Course’ to sign up, either with a sample pack or for the videos only.

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