Past Events

Wine and Cheese Pairing If there ever was a match made in heaven, cheese and wine would be it. That said, all cheeses don't automatically work with all wines. And, with thousands of options and combinations to work through, this can be a tough one to navigate. But, help is at hand!  We at The Tasting Class  have put together some iconic wine and cheese pairings for you to enjoy, all while learning about what makes them so perfect together. …

This course is given over 3 day course: Day 1: 3 July 2021 from 10am - 6pm Day 2: 10 July 2021 from 10am - 6pm Day 3: 17 July 2021 from 10am - 6pm (including exam) Be advised, this qualification has a minimum requirement of 28 hours of study time, including 16 hours of classroom with a WSET course provider. It is therefore imperative that registration has to be complete at least 2 weeks before course start date. These two weeks should…

Introducing a Wine Tasting Masterclass Series by The Tasting Class This series is designed for intermediate to advanced level wine drinkers who want to take more of a deep dive into some of the great regions and wines around the world and, where possible, will utilise a more premium level of wine to support the tasting.  Wine Tasting Masterclass #4 - Viticulture and Winemaking Sample 9 different wines as we explore the effects of climate on different grape varieties and…

Join us for a Whiskey Tasting in Dubai by The Tasting Class Explore the origins of American, Irish, and Scottish Whiskies and learn to identify key traits, and discover how these distinctive styles were born thanks to natural resources, necessity, passion, and politics. What is included in the Whiskey tasting? – A welcome drink of a classic Bourbon cocktail – Tasting of five whiskeys. The whiskeys we taste change at each monthly tasting. But some of the brands we frequently…

Blind Taste Wine with The Tasting Class Wine lovers often find themselves debating the old world versus the new world.  Syrah, or Shiraz?  French or NZ Sav Blanc? Primitvo, or Zinfandel? While we have the old (and ancient!) world to thank for modern winemaking techniques, the new world has been creative in adapting these traditions to develop their wine industry.    Typically, there are differences in the wine styles produced by both ‘worlds’, but now - some new world styles…

A wine and food pairing tour of Souk Madinat Jumeirah Take a wine and food pairing tour of Souk Madinat with The Tasting Class and experience some of the world’s most iconic food and wine regions, without leaving Dubai! The wine and food pairing tour will be led by a Tasting Class sommelier/ wine educator, who will deliver a food and wine pairing masterclass at five different venues. Through the tour’s various tastings, you will develop an understanding of pairing…