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Local Wine Events

The Local Nose events calendar puts you one click away from knowing what's happening in the Singapore wine scene. Learn about exciting dinners, unique tastings and enriching wine education opportunities.
Dinner
Wine Dinners provide a perfect occasion to study and enjoy the delicious art form of Food and Wine pairing.
Tasting
Wine tastings are an enjoyable way to discover new wines styles from all over the world.
Education
Appreciate wine even more by learning about wine regions and grapes, or simply how to taste wine.
Lunch
Engage in a little mid-day palate training with food and wine.
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Saturday 17 July 2010

Wine & Spirit Education Trust Intermediate Level Course

Want to improve your understanding of wine?  Then join Wine & Co and study for the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Intermediate Course Certification.

This course offers students a deeper understanding of wine styles, grapes and wine regions and is useful for consumers and for those working in Food & Beverage industry.  This course is perfect for those with a good basic knowledge of wine. It is a natural progression from the WSET Foundation course, though the Foundation certificate is not a prerequisite.

Total cost is $872 including all the wines to be tasted.  The exam will be on July 31 from 9am- 12pm.

This course is appropriate for:
• People employed in the F&B, hotel and wine trade industries with some previous knowledge of alcoholic beverages.
• Wine enthusiasts who wish to acquire in-depth knowledge of wines and spirits and want to obtain an internationally recognised wine qualification.

Highlights of the course:
• wine-making and factors influencing wine style
• key white and black grape varieties
• label terminology
• food and wine matching
• taste a minimum of 44 fantastic wines

Upon the successful completion of the examination, you will be awarded a Certificate from the WSET from UK.

To register please contact Wine & Co Consulting at 6547 8179 or email info@winenco.com. Thank you!

Soma Wine Bar

18:30 - 20:00 Tasting

TLN Recommended Australian Wine tasting @Soma

TLN will be pouring recommended Australian wines at Soma Wine shop in Tanglin mall on Saturday, July 17 from 6:30 to 8pm.
It's going to be a great way to start an evening out, so come along and discover some excellent wines!

Cost $30 per person.  RSVP to events@thelocalnose.com

L'Olivier

19:30 Dinner

A Taste of Southern France

Bouteille Wines will be at L'Olivier restaurant to offer a "Taste of Southern France" wine dinner.  The evening will have a selection of wines paired with regional French specialties. 

Cost will be $75++ per person.  RSVP to L'Olivier - reservation@lolivier.com.sg

Menu and Wines:

Amuse Bouche
Champagne Gardet Brut Spécial

Seared Tuna with Grilled Vegetables
Domaine de la Réaltière - Coteaux d'Aix - Rosé - "Pastel" 2007

Pan Fried Filet of Sea Bass with Spinach and Pistou
Château de Roquefort - Côtes de Provence - Blanc - "Les Genêts" 2008

Beef Roulade With Truffle Infused Mushroom Duxelles
Château de Roquefort - Côtes de Provence - Rouge - "Les Mûres" 2005

Beef Hanging Tender Shallot Jus
Abbaye Ste Eugénie - Corbières - Rouge - "Nine Dimoni"2007

Cheese Platter
Domaine Montirius - Vin de Pays du Vaucluse - "Le Cadet" 2007