Wine Seminars

[Keuka Lake Sailor]

I am sailing with two newbies on 11/19/19 on the QM2 who are grape growers here in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State.  They grow many varieties and are very active in promoting the local wines.  They asked me this weekend about wine seminars on board the QM2 and even though I have sailed on the ship many times I have not paid attention to the wine seminars.  They mentioned they attended  a wine event on a Princess ship which  was very disappointing...…..I do remember a tablemate a few years back very happy with an afternoon wine event on board......…..  Would welcome an over view of what to expect, costs...........Thanks.

[bluemarble]

Here are some of the options mentioned in the QM2 daily programmes I have from the July 7-14, 2019 eastbound crossing. Our return crossing had similar offerings featuring different wines, countries and regions.

 

Tutored Wine Tasting.

Northern Hemisphere.

Join our knowledgeable sommeliers from the Queens Grill and uncover wines you may not even know existed. At this tasting you will explore the work of talented wine makers who do things differently and we travel to lesser known appellations and regions. This promises to be a sensational afternoon.

Please sign up with your Restaurant Sommelier or phone the wine line on 22062.

$45.00 per person, tomorrow, 9 July at 3.15pm, Britannia Restaurant, Deck 2

 

Lunch and Learn.

Join our Chief Sommelier and finally get to grips with France! At this tasting we will decode French wines for you and give you the keys to understanding where they use the most common grape varieties and the wines that have made them famous. Our expert chef will prepare a superb menu perfectly matched to the wines.

Tomorrow, 10 July at 12.00pm (noon). Verandah Restaurant, Deck 8, D Stairway. There will be a fee of $80 per person.

 

Fine Wine Seminar.

Great Cabernets of the World.

Enjoy an afternoon devoted to the "King of Red Wines". Cabernet Sauvignon is responsible for some of the world's finest wines, working either on it's own, or blended with other varieties. Join our Sommeliers from the Queens Grill and compare the nuances of Cabernet Sauvignon from old and new world wineries and see how climate and location can affect the same type of wine.

$120.00 per person. 11 and 12 July at 2.30pm, Tasting Room, Deck 3, Port Side.

 

Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET).

Level 1 Award in Wines - $325.

Learn more about wine and gain an industry recognized qualification. The WSET Level 1 Award in wines is an introductory course suited for those with a basic knowledge, as well as total beginners who wish to be introduced in a structured way to wine styles, storing and serving wine and food and wine matching. The aim of the course is to give you the basic knowledge of the atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. There are no pre-requisites to take this course.

Please sign up with your Restaurant Sommelier or phone the wine line on 22062.

Edited September 30, 2019 by bluemarble

[bluemarble]

Here is some additional information about wine seminars taken from the "Wine Academy" page in the voyage personaliser. Based on what I posted earlier taken from an actual QM2 daily programme, the price of the "Lunch and Learn" may have gone up from $75 listed here to $80.

 

WINE ACADEMY

 

A world of wine.

 

The new Cunard Wine Academy, gives you the chance to learn more about wines as you sail.

 

Now you can study wines in our Cunard Wine Academy, and acquire new-found knowledge from our experts and sommeliers while you holiday. The Academy will run a variety of courses and events.

 

 

Lunch and Learn - Price: $75.00

 

This is designed to allow you to study in style in The Verandah Restaurant. Our expert sommeliers will guide you through the chosen topic as you tuck in to a delicious three-course lunch, created in-house by our Executive Chef and his team.

 

 

Tutored Wine Tasting - Price: $45.00

 

At our Tutored Tastings, the Chief Sommelier and his team will guide you through a range of wines while educating you on the chosen topic. From regional tastings to producer workshops, these are unmissable chances to broaden your wine knowledge.

 

 

Fine Wine Seminars - Price: $120.00

 

At our Fine Wine Tastings, one of our subject matter experts will guide you through an all-star cast of world class wineries. We have state-of-the-art visual equipment Riedel glassware to provide the perfect Wine Academy ambience, and canapés will be served with each wine.

 

 

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wines - Price: $325.00

 

Learn more about wine and gain an industry recognised qualification. Available on Westbound Transatlantic Crossings, the WSET Level 1 Award in wines is an introductory course suited for those with a basic knowledge, as well as total beginners who wish to be introduced in a structured way to wine styles, storing and serving of wine and food and wine matching. The aim of the course is to give you the basic knowledge of the different styles and types of wines. It’s all in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. There are no pre-requisites to take this course.

 

Course Overview:

 

• 3 day course or a total of 6.5 hours inclusive of revision day and multiple choice examination. (4 day course on some itineraries)

• The length of each module is approximately 120 minutes depending on questions

• The price include all of the study material provided, examination fees, certificates, Champagne Reception and a four course lunch with matching wines in The Verandah Restaurant on the last day of the course.

• During the course you will have the opportunity to taste a minimum of 10 wines.

• You will also be provided with a WSET study guide for you to make notes on and take home.

• Examination on the last day with 30 multiple choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes. A mark of 70% required to pass.

• Certification - all guests who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin.

 

 

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Sake - Price: $295.00

 

Learn more about Sake and gain an industry recognised qualification. The WSET Level 1 Award in Sake offers a hands-on introduction to the world of Sake. You’ll explore the main styles and types of Sake through sight, smell and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavors and aromas. You will also learn about how to pair Sake with food, serve and store it. It’s all in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. There are no pre-requisites to take this course.

 

Course Overview:

 

• 3 day course or a total of 6.5 hours inclusive of revision day and multiple choice examination.

• The length of each module is approximately 120 minutes depending on questions

• The price include all of the study material provided, examination fees, certificates, Sparkling Sake Reception and a four course lunch with matching Sakes / Wines in The Verandah Restaurant on the last day of the course.

• During the course you will have the opportunity to taste a minimum of 8 Sakes.

• You will also be provided with a WSET study guide for you to make notes on and take home.

• Examination on the last day with 30 multiple choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes. A mark of 70% required to pass.

• Certification - all guests who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin.

 

 

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits - Price: $625.00

 

Available during World Voyages and selected itineraries, this is a beginner to intermediate level qualification exploring wines and spirits for those wine enthusiasts seeking a core understanding of wine. This qualification explores the major grape varieties and important wine regions in which they are grown. You’ll learn about the styles of wines produced from these grapes as well as key qualifications and labeling terminology. A basic overview of the key categories of spirits and liqueurs will also be provided.

 

Course Overview:

 

• 10 day course inclusive of revision day and multiple choice examination. (12 day course on some itineraries)

• The length of each module is approximately 120 minutes depending on questions

• The price includes all of the study material provided, examination fees, certificates, Champagne Reception and a four course lunch with matching wines in The Verandah Restaurant on the last day of the course.

• During the course you will have the opportunity to taste up to 45 wines and 4 spirits.

• You will also be provided with a WSET study guide for you to make notes on and take home.

• Examination on the last day with 50 multiple choice questions to be answered in 60 minutes. A mark of 55% required to pass.

• Certification - all guests who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin.

Edited September 30, 2019 by bluemarble

[Keuka Lake Sailor]

Thanks so much Bluemarble - just what I was looking for...…………...