Wine Courses

Our Introduction to Portuguese Wine courses present an excellent opportunity to learn about wines and see how they compliment food. We offer two options - you can choose to come to course each day from home, or indulge yourself with a short break staying at the Hotel Garbe in Armação de Pêra.

The courses consist of two 4-hour sessions, starting at 11.00am in the Hotel Garbe, available on the following dates :

· 11th to 14th February 2007 ·
· 11th to 14th March 2007 ·

Wine experts now agree that the quality of Portuguese wines have vastly improved over the last decade. Come and decide for yourself! Whether you are a novice or a connoisseur, this course is for you.

A team of wine buffs from WineMine will guide you through the finer points of Portuguese wines, including:

• A brief history of Portuguese winemaking
• Tasting techniques and other tips for enjoying wine
• The Portuguese table wines, districts and grapes
• Port wine - the Portuguese legacy... Madeira and Moscatel.

By the end of the course, a total of 16 table wines and ports will be tasted, aiding your understanding and enriching your experience.

Each day we will be tasting the wines on their own and then with lunch, giving you a chance to put your new skills to the test.

Price €168.00 per person
to include the course, tasting wines, two lunches, a course certificate and three nights accommodation sharing twin landview room and breakfast.
Non-residents - course only €105.00 per person

To information and bookings regarding the course only, please contact us.

To book the short break staying at the Hotel Garbe, please contact
Vicki Goode on 282 320 260 or e-mail vicki@hotelgarbe.com