Wine Courses
Our wine courses are held in the beautiful medieval village of Caunes-Minervois. It is a village of twisting narrow streets and sand- coloured stone buildings surrounding the great 8th Century Abbey that lies at its heart. It nestles among the vineyards at the foot of the Montagne Noire and a walk through the village reveals many Renaissance facades and two ancient public laundries, fed by the local streams, are still in use.
Short Courses
Join us on one of our 2 hour wine appreciation courses that are held in the heart of the village. Each course runs from 5.00 to 7.00 in the evening and cost €35. Here is our 2011 schedule:
Food & Wine Matching May 10th 2011
During this 2 hour tasting you learn the art of wine tasting and the 3 simple rules to food and wine pairing. During the course you will taste a wide range of wines styles and taste each wine with a range of food samples. Its great fun!
The Diverse Wines of the Languedoc-Roussillon June 21st 2011
During the 2 hour tasting we will introduce you to the many different appellations of the region. You will taste sturdy Corbières wine, elegant Minervois, de-mystify Cabardès and discover why many of the finest regional wines are Vin du Pays!
Fizz! August 9th 2011
Add a sparkle to your life in just 2 hours! Sparkling wine is a fascinating subject. You will learn how it’s made and taste our own local bubbly Blanquette de Limoux as well as Champagne, Prosecco and Cava!
Luscious Sticky’s September 6th 2011
Spend a delicious 2 hours sampling some of the sweetest things in life! A sweet wine is like a good woman she needs to be understood and handled with care! With a little understanding you will be rewarded with some of the finest tasting experiences.
Harvest Time October 11th 2011
Making wine – its alchemy you know! Wine does not come out of a bottle – it goes into one! This logic will all make sense after this interesting delve into wine growing and making.
Places are limited to 12 people.
How to Book
email wendy@vinenvacances.com or call
Wendy on 0044 (0)7880 796786 (UK Mobile) or
0033 (0)6 42 33 34 09 French Mobile
