<\/p>\nThe following is a small handful of generous comments and feedback from guests who have attended one or several of my wine sessions held around the country. They include trade staff at different levels of experience (and for many English is not their first language) – varying management roles and also owners, working in licensed retail, cafes, wine bars, hotels and fine dining restaurants.\n\t <\/p>\nGavin. <\/p>\nIt\u2019s always a fun tasting with Gavin. <\/p>\nI have attended quite a few of Gavin\u2019s wine classes, as well as I have attended countless wine tastings, and other courses, both in New Zealand and overseas, and I have read a few books about wine as well. The biggest difference between ALL other resources for wine knowledge and Gavin Hubble is simple; you learn things that sticks! <\/p>\nGavin has trained generations of Prego staff over 25 years. As the \u2018Wine Guy\u2019, he is both knowledgeable and relatable. Gavin’s classes help staff understand the essence of wine in a clear and practical way and he inspires them to love it in the process.\n <\/p>\nI would just like to acknowledge how Gavin\u2019s training has improved all who have participated in the courses he has held. From novices who have no understanding of what wine is or the varieties of grapes. Through to the more advanced. Gavin\u2019s ability to make all levels feel comfortable and to get them engaged is quite amazing. From my experience, staff members who have been trained by Gavin, either on-site or in the Hancocks Courses have come away more aware and wanting to know more about the wine they are serving. <\/p>\nGavin\u2019s wine classes are such a pleasure to attend. He tells the story of each different wine with passion and humour and I always walk away with a renewed sense of how wine can enhance our dining experience. \n <\/p>\nGavin’s passion & enthusiasm for wine is infectious!
\nLove ya work, you are one of New Zealand’s real gems that make us proud.
\nLive, Love, Eat.\nSimon Gault – *(Master Chef & Culinary Icon) <\/h6>\n\n\t
\nWith such a massive wine background and loads of experience in Hospitality, Gavin is a very passionate and exemplary trainer. Depending on different staff knowledge levels, he curates a perfect training for the required venue. I have been lucky enough to organize staff training with Gavin for my various F&B teams.
\nHis trainings are always fun. Without intimidating a newcomer in the industry, he gets them involved and makes the sessions memorable. The training sessions have proved to be very valuable. And for those in hospitality for the long run, Gavin never runs out of technical details and shares his experience and knowledge from all around the world. \nSuraj G.C. – *(Nepalese) – (Head Sommelier at Park Hyatt Hotel – Auckland)<\/h6>\n\n\t
\nGavin’s classes are filled with facts, knowledge and passion not only for wine, but to teach and spread knowledge about wine. You walk away laughing and filled with new information.
\nAnother incredible feature of these Gavin\u2019s courses is that you’ll walk away with facts from every angle. You will learn about how the grapes are grown and how the wine is made, but also learn some incredible ‘fun facts’ about the product. These are sometimes the things that the customer actually wants to hear about rather than how many months it stayed in oak and what percentage of that oak is new vs old.
\nThe incredible level of knowledge, the passion for teaching, the fun facts, the jokes and the humour that create knowledge that sticks, the smile and the love for hospitality is what makes Gavin’s classes in wine the best I have ever attended.\nVincent Edfeldt – *(Swedish) – (Bar Manager QT Hotel)<\/h6>\n\n\t
Brandon Marlo – (General Manager – Prego)<\/h6>\n\n\t
\nI truly appreciate the skills Gavin has to help anyone; I have seen this for myself in several different businesses and for 15+ years, but he still able to educate everyone in a relaxed and engaging manner.
\nGavin\u2019s support helps not just the staff member and the business but also the wine industry as the staff then want to experience and learn more as Gavin provides them with the knowledge and interest in the wines they are serving plus now drinking. I fully support Gavin\u2019s efforts to spread the knowledge of wine to the industry so that we all can provide better service and knowledge to the consumers in the hospitality industry. \nShane Crooke – *(Restaurant Owner \/ F&B Manager)<\/h6>\n\n\t
Marie Mont\u00e9ro – *(French) – (Senior staff member – Prego)<\/h6>\n\n\t
\nYou always leave a session with him feeling more educated and excited about the ‘World of Wine’. Our industry is extremely privileged to have someone of Gavin’s knowledge & experience. \nJoycelyn Granger – Franchisee Owner \/ Liquorland Howick<\/h6>\n\n\t\t
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