Wine Workshop Schedule
Monday's Sessions
Morning
Part 1 General introduction to Armagnac and the Wines of Gascony
Part 2 Introduction to Tasting Techniques-Discover how to taste and analyse wine like a professional
Afternoon
Part 1 Visit to a local Armagnac producer
Part 2 Advanced Tasting
Tuesday's Session
The French Paradox - Find out how French people can consistently eat high-fat diets, drink a lot of wine, and still are not overweight, have a much lower incidence of heart attacks and have a much longer than average lifespan. Dramatically increase your self-confidence in a light-hearted, relaxed but life-changing way.
Wednesday's Sessions
Guided walk through the Vineyards and discussion about Viticulture- you'll find out how region, climate, winemaking techniques and many other factors affect the final product
Morning
Part 1 Growing grapes and Vinification
Part 2 Classical grape varieties and different vintages
Afternoon
Field Trip: Visiting neighbouring cellars, museums and one of the most beautiful villages in France
Thursday's Session:
Health Benefits of Wine. The rejuvenating and anti-ageing properties of wine. Improve your communication skills, so that you can confidently express your opinion about a wine even if it is contrary to every one else's.
Friday's Session
Buying wines and Care of wines
Schedule
(liable to change at the last minute due to the weather)
| | Morning Walk 9h00-9h45
| Breakfast* 10-10h30
| Morning Workshop 10h30-12h15 with coffee break
| Pic-Nic** and Siesta! 12h30-16h00
| Afternoon Workshop
| Evening***
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| Mon | Introduction
| on site
| Session 1 Part 1 - General Introduction to the Wines of Gascony
Part 2 Introduction to Tasting
| on site
| Session 2 Part 1 16h30-17h30 Visit Armagnac Producer 17h45-18h30
Part 2 - Advanced Tasting
| Supper at Alegria
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| Tue | Walking for Health and Fitness
| on site
| Session 3: Anti-ageing properties of Wine -MdK
| on site
| 16h30-18h30 Confidence: What would you do if you knew you could not fail? -MdK
| Supper at Alegria
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| Wed | Guided walk through the Vineyards and discussion about Viticulture
| on site
| Session 5 Part 1 Growing grapes and Vinification
Part 2 Grape varieties and different Vintages
| on site or packed
| Field Trip: Visiting neighbouring cellars and museums
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| Thu | Walking Meditation
| on site
| Session 6 The French Paradox -MdK
| on site
| Communicate and Connect -MdK, Belle, Beau
| Supper at Alegria
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| Fri | | on site
| Session 8 Buying wines and Care of wines
| on site or packed - End of Workshop
| | |
* Freshly baked bread, full cream milk and butter, confiture, home-grown fruit and coffee or tea
** Fresh French baguettes, full cream French cheese, pate, specially selected Gascon wine, spring water, fresh fruit and hand-made chocolate
*** Supper on Monday – How to choose wine for the main course, Tuesday - How to choose wine to go with cheeses and Thursday – How to choose wine to complement a dessert
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