WINE TASTING EVENTS

by WineLab

The following events at the Prenelle Gallery will be organised by Wine Lab Ltd and the wine tasting courses will be run by Isabelle Legeron.

Background information:

Wine lab: Wine lab was created by Isabelle Legeron in 2000. It is a dynamic London-based company dedicated to the organisation of modern and relaxed corporate wine tasting events. The professional and passionate team at Wine Lab contributes to making our events some the best wine tastings in London.

Prenelle Gallery: The Prenelle Gallery is a unique venue based in the hold of a converted 130ft Dutch Barge moored in West India Quay, Canary Wharf. The gallery is used both as a venue to exhibit contemporary art and for hosting corporate events.

Wine Courses: Isabelle Legeron has an extensive experience of leading wine courses and her approach is more akin to an interactive conversation about wine than a lecture on wine. Isabelle writes the program for the wine school at Divertimenti, Marylebone High Street and runs all the classes. She is a regular wine presenter on Great Food Live (UK TV Food).

Proposal 1 - Wine Tasting Course

6-week wine tasting course:

A 2-hour session for up to 15 people for 6 weeks. Between 6 to 8 wines are tasted at each session and a selection of cheeses will be provided. One of the benefits of the course will be a greater understanding of restaurant wine lists.

The course will cover:

1. Wine tasting skills: recognising flavours, identifying quality (and faults ie corked wines)

2. Housekeeping: decanting, preserving wine, glassware, food and wine matching

3. All the major wine producing regions: France, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, North and South America.

4. All the major grape varieties

5. All styles of wines including: white, rosé, red, sweet and sparkling

One-off tastings

Introduction to wine tasting:

Up to 14 people. This wine tasting session of 8 wines covers wine tasting skills as well as discussing glassware, food and wine matching and decanting.

Champagne tasting: We will taste a selection of 7 Champagnes. This tasting will cover the Champagne production method as well as the various styles: vintage, non-vintage, rosé, blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs and sweet.

Deluxe Champagne tasting: Up to 12 people. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience some of the top cuvées on the market including Krug vintage, Cristal, Dom Pérignon and Salon.

Proposal 2 - Wine & Cheese evening

Wine and cheese tasting for 50 people:

This event includes : A selection of 12 different wines to taste (quantity equivalent to one bottle per person) served by wine experts, 25 to 30 different cheeses with cheese expert including a selection of breads : Serrano ham and carver: (Optional)

Champagne and cheese tasting for 50 people:

This event includes: A selection of 7 Champagnes to taste (quantity equivalent to one bottle per person) 25 to 30 different cheeses with cheese expert A selection of breads Staff: wine experts and general staff. Catering equipment Optional: Serrano ham and carver:

PLEASE NOTE : All bookings made before March 31st 2006 are offered a 5% discount