Intro to French wine

Have you ever desperately contemplated the French aisle of your local wine dealer, scanning through names such as "Muscadet-sur-lie", "Pic-Saint-Loup" or "Pouilly-Fuissé" and wondered how exactly one is supposed to know what kind of wine these are?

France is one of the most prestigious wine countries in the world, and home to a multitude of different grapes and wine styles. But, it is also one of the most difficult countries to understand - even for those that were born there. If you ask most French people, they'll tell you that they know a couple of appellations they like and stick to those when ordering wine.

In this introductory workshop, we will explore the biggest French wine regions, and the grape varieties and wine styles that they produce. Together, we will taste and describe 6 different still wines that are representative of these styles, and learn some of the vocabulary and words associated with them so you can shop and order French wine more confidently.

This is a great event for anyone who has an interest in wine and would like to better understand French wine. The workshop is intended for complete beginners and intermediate alike, and requires no other pre-requisite than curiosity and a thirst for wine!

The ticket includes:

- 6 glasses of wine (white / red)

- Small snacks (quiche, cheese, fruits, bread) / water

Attendance is limited to 14 people . Tickets are fully refundable up to 48 hours prior to the event, and partially up until 24 hours before.

The workshop will be run in English.

About your instructor: My name is Anaïs and I am the sommelière at the Michelin star restaurant "Bricole", in Prenzlauerberg. I teach wine on the side with my company "Wine x Anais" and love sharing my passion for wine in a way that is fun and approachable - from bar and restaurant staff trainings, to courses for amateurs. My expertise is on French and German wines, specifically. No matter your level, my goal is for you to leave this workshop with more confidence and understanding of wine than you had before!

About the location: Schmilblick Café & Shop is a cosy place located in Samarieterkiez - Friedrichshain, where the French food culture matches sustainable home decor. On one side you can enjoy delicious French pastries, lunch and brunch, served in a relaxing atmosphere of a vacation house. On the other side, you'll get tempted by a various sélection of homemade scented candles, romantic and colorful dried flowers and other decorative items created by local artisans. In addition to being known for its quality products, the Schmilblick always gives you a warm welcome.