Outline:   

1)  Factors that affect style, quality and taste of old and new world wines

• Climate

• Soil

• Grape growing

2)  Grape varieties and the country of origin effects

• Chardonnay

• Sauvignon Blanc

• Riesling

• Pinot Noir

• Cabernet Sauvignon

• Merlot

• Syrah / Shiraz

3) Introduction on representative old and new world wine countries

• France

• Germany

• Italy

• Australia

• New Zealand

• California, USA

• Others

4 ) Sparkling wine and Champagne introduction

5)  How to read wine labels and differentiate different styles of wines

6)  Tasting of wines and sparkling wines of different countries

7)  Q&A
　

Speaker Background Information

Mr. Derrick Lee       -       President of International Bartenders Association

• Ex-Divisional Manager of Educational Institute of Singapore Hotels Association – Food and Beverage

• Certified Hospitality Administrator – American Hotel Lodging Association

• Advanced Certificate in Wine and Spirit Course - WEST

Remarks:        

As seats are limited, the maximum amount of enrolment from each establishment can only be 5 persons per daily session.