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Grape to Glass Experience:<\/h3>\nMy definition of an \u2018experience\u2019 is not an ostentatious affair. It is simply enjoying good quality and in this case thought provoking hand-crafted, well balanced honest wines. Today everyone is overly busy, and we forget to take stock of the level of care and attention that goes into creating a wine with character. The unique aspect and age of a vineyard with the ideal grape variety planted, the best practices right up until harvest, then respectful winemaking and ageing if required after release. During these \u2018experiences\u2019 we will share some wonderful wines. While discovering fascinating new and old favourites, and being given an insight into the people and processes that have crafted what is in the glass – and then how do we serve these with local cuisine. \n

\u2022 Once a month 12 guests will be invited to a \u2018Grape to Glass Experience\u2019 at a special location in Auckland. <\/p>\n \u2018\u2018wine is at its best when sipped, savoured & shared with good food, family & friends\u2019\u2019 <\/em>\n

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\u2022 Below are a few photos and brief descriptions of some of the \u2018wine experiences\u2019 I will be sharing. <\/p>\n\t

Eisch \u2018SensisPlus\u2019 Experience:<\/h3>\nThe Eisch \u2018SensisPlus\u2019 Tasting Experience is a unique, educational and entertaining experience. You don\u2019t need to be a wine writer, winemaker or an expert to smell and taste the difference that an Eisch \u2018SensisPlus\u2019 glass can make. This is the perfect event to train your staff, entertain your customers and to discover the personality of wine.
\nDuring the Eisch \u2018SensisPlus\u2019 Tasting Experience – which runs for approximately 1\u00bd hours, you will be shown how these highly designed wine glasses elevate the experience and taste of all wine.\n The Eisch \u2018SensisPlus\u2019 Stemware – \u2018the most expressive wine glasses in the world\u2019. \nEnjoy the amazing difference that these glasses make to your wine experience. The Eisch \u2018SensisPlus\u2019 Tasting Experience is all about the wine, with the opportunity to taste 6 quality wines in a range of 3 Eisch \u2018SensisPlus\u2019 glasses, designed to show the best characters in all wines.\n\t\t\t\t\"Eisch-Experiences-Image-01\"\n\t

Insightful Wine Experiences:<\/h3>\nThese tastings will showcase the range within a winery or brand, across a wine region, grape varietal or distinctive wine style. \n Looking at the World of Chardonnay \u2022 Changes in Champagne \u2022 Bush Vines in Barossa \u2022 the Range of Ros\u00e9 and more…
\n Plus the challenges and opportunities serving these wines in New Zealand with the diverse local \/ seasonal cuisine. \n\t\t\t\t\"Insightful-Experiences-Image-01\"\n\t\t\t\t\"Classic-Experiences-Image-01\"\n\t

Classic Wine Experiences:<\/h3>\nI have worked in and visited Europe and the world’s most renowned wine regions since 1990. Working with a number of winemakers at all stages in crafting quality wine. Some of the \u2018classic\u2019 experiences.
\n Champagne Flavour Scale
\n Vintage Tastings \u2022 Special Cuv\u00e9e Tastings \u2022 Master Classes
\n Chablis & Burgundy Experiences
\n Rh\u00f4ne Valley & Proven\u00e7al Experiences
\n Bordeaux and other French Wine Region Experiences
\n Classic Italian Grape & Traditional Wine Style Experiences
\n Plus comprehensive Sparkling, Still & Fortified Spanish & Portuguese Wine Experiences. <\/br>
\n\u2605 Tastings range from: $150 – $450*\n\t

In-depth Wine Experiences:<\/h3>\nDuring these focused wine sessions, we will aim to remove the *noise from the experience, *(i.e. marketing, accolades & price…) so we can better understand what is actually inside the bottle of wine in front of us. <\/ br>
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\n Taking a close-up look at a Winery or Brand.
\n An in-depth look at a Grape Varietal or Region.
\n Understanding the influence of \u2018Time\u2019 on a wine.
\n Walking through a \u2018Vertical\u2019 or \u2018Horizontal\u2019 wine tasting.
\n Understanding the tension between Terroir vs Winemaker vs Market vs Customer.\n\t\t\t\t\"Indepth-Experiences-Image-01\"\n\t

Bespoke Wine Experiences:<\/h3>\n These might include the opportunity to taste a barrel sample along side a current or previous vintage expression.
\n These might include the opportunity to have a chef design a selection of dishes to complement the wines on tasting.
\n These might include a \u2018blind\u2019 wine along side a \u2018known\u2019 wine and you will need to work out how they are connected.\n

*All wine tastings \u2018where possible\u2019 will be tasted in Eisch \u2018SensisPlus\u2019 Stemware. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Bespoke-Experiences-Image-01\"\n\t

Upcoming Grape to Glass Experience:<\/h3>\n\u2022 All of the above Tasting Experiences are Invitation Only.
\n\u2022 The \u2018value\u2019 of these wine experiences will range from $150 – $450*.
\n\u2022 For the upcoming wine experience in Auckland – simply click on the link below. \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t

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