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New Training Dates Autumn 2011

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

New Training Dates for WSET® Wine Courses

The end of Summer is in sight and so plans for a full and exciting programme of WSET® Wine & Spirits Courses are now in place.

All details of Course content, syllabus, prices etc can be found on the Training tab of the main FWW website.

We can, of course, offer other dates outside of this programme for bespoke courses on board etc – just ask us for details.

The courses will be held at the FWW HQ in Vence 06140 (French Riviera) unless specified. 

WSET® Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Wines (1 DAY)

Monday 26th September 2011
Monday 10th October 2011
Tuesday 18th October 2011 – CROATIA (ask for details)
Thursday 10th November 2011
Friday 25th November 2011

WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits (3 DAYS)
(Intermediate)
Weds 28th – Fri 30th September 2011
Weds 12th – Fri 14th October 2011
Weds 19th – Fri 21st October 2011 – CROATIA (ask for details)
Mon 21st – Weds 23rd November 2011

WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines & Spirits (5 DAYS)
(Advanced)
Weds 26th – Fri 28th and Mon 31st Oct & Tues 1st Nov 2011
(inc weekend break)

We are also in the process of putting dates together for Spirits & Cocktail training courses – watch this space!

Helen Brotherton

Treasure Trove August 2011

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

AUGUST 2011  

Wines with *** will be available from 10th August 2011   �
Chateau / Domaine Appellation Region/ Country Vintage  Price HT
    

Batailley Pauillac Bordeaux, France 2000 79.00 €
D’Armailhac Pauillac Bordeaux, France 1996 70.00 €
D’Armailhac Pauillac Bordeaux, France 2003 72.00 €
Haut Batailley Pauillac Bordeaux, France 1990 99.00 €
Pontet Canet  Pauillac Bordeaux, France 1996 103.00 €

Branaire Ducru *** St Julien Bordeaux, France 1995 82.00 €
Ducru Beaucaillou St Julien Bordeaux, France 1986 190.00 €
Ducru Beaucaillou St Julien Bordeaux, France 1996 218.00 €
Gruaud Larose  St Julien Bordeaux, France 1995 96.00 €
Léoville Barton St Julien Bordeaux, France 1996 146.00 €
Léoville Las Cases St Julien Bordeaux, France 1994 142.00 €
Talbot *** St Julien Bordeaux, France 1995 93.00 €

Durfort Vivens *** Margaux Bordeaux, France 2000 65.00 €
Kirwan  Margaux Bordeaux, France 1998 82.00 €
Kirwan  Margaux Bordeaux, France 2000 104.00 €
Kirwan  Margaux Bordeaux, France 2002 52.00 €
Preiure Lichine Margaux Bordeaux, France 2000 78.00 €

Calon Ségur St Estephe Bordeaux, France 1996 102.00 €
Cos d’Estournel  *** St Estephe Bordeaux, France 1995 233.00 €

Chasse Spleen Moulis Bordeaux, France 2000 49.00 €

Beau-Sejour Bécot St Emilion Bordeaux, France 2005 105.00 €
Bellevue St Emilion Bordeaux, France 2000 135.00 €
Canon La Gaffeliere  *** St Emilion Bordeaux, France 1990 158.00 €
La Gaffeliere *** St Emilion Bordeaux, France 1995 69.00 €
Gracia St Emilion Bordeaux, France 1999 140.00 €
La Mondotte St Emilion Bordeaux, France 1995 86.00 €
Pavie  *** St Emilion Bordeaux, France 1990 186.00 €
Pavie Macquin St Emilion Bordeaux, France 2003 160.00 €

La Fleur Pétrus Pomerol Bordeaux, France 1995 272.00 €

Suduiraut Sauternes Bordeaux, France 2006 52.00 €
Rieussec *** Sauternes Bordeaux, France 1990 125.00 €

Faiveley Corton GC Burgundy, France 2002 112.00 €

Chapoutier “La Mordorée” Côte Rôtie Rhône, France 1997 118.00 €
Guigal St Joseph Hospices de Vignes *** St Joseph Rhône, France 2005 111.00 €

Isole e Olena Cepparello  Tuscany, Italy 2004 78.00 €
Sassicaia  Tuscany, Italy 1998 265.00 €
Sassicaia  Tuscany, Italy 2000 265.00 €
Tignanello   Tuscany, Italy 2008 102.00 €
Brunello di Montalcino Cerbaiona  Tuscany, Italy 2005 98.00 €

Bruno Giacosa “Asili” Barbaresco Piemonte, Italy 2005 125.00 €
Bruno Giacosa “Rabaja” Barbaresco Piemonte, Italy 2005 105.00 €
Sandrone “La Vigne” Barolo Piemonte, Italy 2004 130.00 €

Pingus Ribero del Duero Spain 2001 727.00 €
Aalto PS Aalto Priorat Spain 2003 90.00 €

Caymus Special Selection *** Cab Sauv Napa Valley USA 1999 195.00 €
Ecole 41 “Perigee” (B’deaux blend)  Washington State USA 2005 65.00 €
Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast California, USA 2008 61.00 €
Flowers Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast California, USA 2008 61.00 €
“Opus One” Mondavi Napa Valley California, USA 1990 245.00 €