Join a course at our wine school which tours Scotland at your preferred location and knowledge level.

SPRING 2008 EVENTS & DATES

ENJOYING WINE SERIES

A fun relaxed wine tasting course for beginners, presented by Rose Murray Brown, Master of Wine. This offers a whirlwind tour of the world's classic grapes and wine styles in a lively interactive atmosphere. Taste ten wines each week, learn how to put words to wine, match food and wine and hear about the best producers in the Old World and New World. Powerpoint visuals illustrate the world's vineyards. Course file, course notes, tasting notes, aroma wheel and completion certificate signed by Rose. Tasting glasses, spittoons, tasting mats, pencils and biscuits also included. This is the only beginners course in Scotland run by a qualified Master of Wine. Quotes from 2007: "fantastic fun, great wines"; "will definitely return in 2008"; "enjoyed meeting like-minded wine-lovers"; "an excellent informative wine course".

EDINBURGH
All our Edinburgh events take place in the North View Room, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh.

Four evening course: Enjoying Wine Series (basic to intermediate) (E24)
Wk 1 Introduction to Tasting
Wk 2 Champagne v sparkling wine/aromatic whites
Wk 3 Soft Juicy Reds and Roses
Wk 4 Full bodied Reds
Dates: Tuesdays 12, 19, 26 February, 4 March 2008
Venue: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh
Price: £120 for four part series
Times: 7.30pm–9.30pm

Booking only with RMB Masterclass – 01334 870731 or email: masterclass@rosemurraybrown.com

GLASGOW

Enjoying Wine Series (G12)
Dates: Thursdays 4, 11, 18, 25 September 2008
Venue: Abode, 129 Bath Street, Glasgow
Price: £125 for four part series (includes finger buffet at each session)
Times: 7.30pm–9.30pm

Booking only with RMB Masterclass – 01334 870731

DRINKING WITH STYLE SERIES

This course follows on from Enjoying Wine series. Focusing on regions and what makes them unique. Each week taste at least ten fine wines (priced from £6 to £80 per bottle) presented by Rose Murray Brown, Master of Wine. Try classic Burgundy, cru classe Bordeaux, top Rioja, leading Chianti Classico, award winning New World wines and Prestige Cuvee Champagnes - with a chance to win a bottle at the end of each night. This course includes food and wine matching techniques, organic and biodynamic wines and detecting wine faults. Powerpoint visuals illustrate the world's vineyards. Course file, course notes, tasting notes, aroma wheel and completion certificate signed by Rose. Tasting glasses, spittoons, tasting mats, pencils, biscuits and cheese also included. Quotes from 2007: "excellent pace and content - great fun"; "informative and thoroughly enjoyable"; "wonderful selection of fine wines"; "amazing value".

EDINBURGH
Drinking With Style Series (intermediate) (E25)
Wk 1 – Fine French Classics

Wk 2 – Best of Italy & Spain

Wk 3 – Best of New World

Wk 4 – Champagne
Dates: Mondays 10, 17 March, 1, 7 April 2008
Venue: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh
Price: £135 for four part series/£35 per session (can be booked as individual sessions)
Time: 7.30-9.30pm

Discount offer: £230 when E24 & E25 booked together at same time.

GLASGOW (G11)
Wk 1 – Fine French Classics

Wk 2 – Best of Italy & Spain

Wk 3 – Best of New World

Wk 4 – Champagne
Dates: Thursdays 21, 28 February, 6, 13 March 2008
Venue: Arc Suite, Abode at the Art House Hotel, 129 Bath Street, Glasgow
Price: £140 for four part series/£45 per session (price includes finger buffet served after each session)
Times: 7.30pm-9.30pm

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE CAN BE BOOKED AS INDIVIDUAL TASTING SESSIONS

Individual Masterclass evenings focusing in depth on one region or country, with at least ten wines to taste at each session – and a chance to win a bottle at the end of the evening.

Chile v Argentina v Uruguay Masterclass (R47)
Try South America’s best whites and reds from Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah from up-and-coming regions in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay. A fun evening for anyone who love drinking South American wines – or a chance for those coming on our next wine tour to do a bit of last minute homework before we leave!
Wednesday 23 January 2008: £28
7.30-9.30pm

Chocolate & Wine Workshop (FW7)
Due to the popularity of the last event we are running another fun indulgent evening with a double act from Bertrand Espouy of Plaisir du Chocolat and Rose Murray Brown. Hear about the history of chocolate & try numerous different chocolate samples & gateaux matched alongside pairs of wines.
Monday 25 February 2008: £35
7.30-9.30pm

Amarone Masterclass (R48)
A unique chance to compare the different styles of Amarone, Recioto and Ripasso from top producers in the Classico heartland of Valpolicella in Veneto, northeast Italy.
Tuesday 22 April 2008: £40
7.30-9.30pm

Hidden Gems of France Masterclass (R49)
Discover the wines of Jura, Savoie, Corsica, Fronton, Ardeche and many other exciting obscure regions across France. Taste fizz, white, red and sweet wines from little-known and unusual grape varieties.
Tuesday 29 April 2008: £35
7.30-9.30pm

‘How Wine Ages’ Masterclass (R50)
One of the most frequently asked questions is - ‘when will this wine be ready?’. This tasting offers an unique opportunity to learn exactly what happens when a wine matures – and how to tell if a wine is too young, ready to drink or ‘past its best’. Taste high quality white burgundies, clarets and vintage ports in different stages of maturity.
Tuesday 13 May 2008: £35
7.30-9.30pm

St Emilion & Pomerol Masterclass (R51)
An unique chance to compare these two popular right bank appellations in Bordeaux. Learn about the differences between their ‘terroirs’ and taste twelve stunning wines from the regions’ best chateaux.
Tuesday 20 May 2008: £40
7.30-9.30pm

ST ANDREWS:
Venue: Fairmont St Andrews (previously known as Bay Resort Hotel)
Please note that the Fairmont shuttle bus is now only available on a first-come, first-served basis – it is now not possible to reserve seats. Please ask for further details.
Light finger food will be served at each session in St Andrews.

Chocolate & Wine Workshop (FW8)
A fun indulgent evening! Hear about the history of chocolate & try numerous different samples from Plaisir du Chocolat & Fisher & Donaldson – with chocolate canapés matched alongside pairs of wines.
Sat 19 April 2008: £30
7.30-9.30pm

St Emilion & Pomerol Masterclass (R52)
An unique chance to compare these two popular right bank appellations in Bordeaux and taste stunning wines from the regions’ best chateaux.
Fri 16 May 2008: £30

Shiraz v Syrah Masterclass (R53)
This popular grape has been hugely successful all over the world. Try the best Australian, Chilean and South African Shiraz compared against the best Syrah from the Northern Rhone (Cote Rotie, St Joseph, Crozes Hermitage, Hermitage & Cornas)
Fri 20 June 2008: £30

Due to a high demand for food and wine matching tips, we offer specific evenings dedicated to learning about the basics – and seeing which combinations work better than others. These workshops will give you more confidence to choose the appropriate flavour match and help your dinner party go with a swing!

Chocolate & Wine Workshop (FW8)
A fun indulgent evening! Hear about the history of chocolate. Taste chocolates canapés & gateaux matched alongside pairs of wines.
Fairmont St Andrews, Fife: Saturday 19 April 2008: £30
7.30-9.30pm

Champagne Dinner (D6)
An indulgent evening with a four course dinner in the restaurant at 28 Queen Street, matched with a tasting selection of Champagnes from different houses.
Tuesday 3 June 2008: £75
The Dining Room, 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh
7.30pm start

Spring Cocktail Masterclass (C13)
A fun relaxed demonstration and tasting of six classic and non-classic cocktails with our award-winning guest mixologist, Calum Lawrie.
Friday 25 April 2008: £28
28 Queen Street, Edinburgh
7.30pm start

DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK OUR EVENTS OR SERVICES:

Send a cheque payable to ‘Rose Murray Brown Masterclass’ to our booking address: Wester Craigfoodie House, Dairsie, Cupar, Fife KY15 4RU Scotland

Members of the The Scotch Malt Whisky Society are eligible to 10% discount on our four week wine courses held in Edinburgh (Enjoying Wine Series and Drinking with Style Series); membership number should be stated on booking

FURTHER ENQUIRIES:

Tel: 01334 870731 / Mobile: 07984 893138
website: www.rosemurraybrown.com

WINE TOURS
We host small exclusive wine tours for parties to top quality vineyards and cellars – some of which are not open to the general public. This offers an unique insight into some of the top estates in the world.

On past tours, we have visited Bordeaux: tasting at Chateaux Margaux, Mouton Rothschild, Pichon Baron, Leoville Barton, La Conseillante and d’Yquem – with wonderful lunches at Chateau Pichon Baron, La Tour Figeac and La Garde – and a grand finale dinner and stay at Chateau Lascombes.

In 2006 we had a superb tour to South Africa, staying in a deluxe 4-star hotel in Cape Town, enjoying an amazing traditional brai cooked by Cape’s top chef Reuben at Boekenhoutskloof winery during a leisurely 5-day wine tour visiting the vineyards of Constantia, Franschhoek, Hermanus and Stellenbosch.

One of our most popular destinations is Champagne. We usually stay in a luxurious hotel in Reims and visit top Champagne houses in Reims and Epernay: including Bollinger, Krug, Ayala, Billecart-Salmon, Ruinart and Charles Hiedsieck.

In 2007 we also visited Tuscany; staying in a stunning countryside hotel in the heart of Chianti – and visiting top estates in Chianti Classico & Rufina, Montalcino and Bolgheri wine regions. Winery visits included Antinori, Frescobaldi, Fontodi, Biondi Santi, Tenuta San Guido (Sassicaia) and Tenuta dell’Ornellaia.

FORTHCOMING WINE TOURS IN 2007 & 2008:

Chile & Argentina: 27 Jan – 8 Feb 2008 (fully booked)
A South American adventure visiting Chile & Argentina’s exciting new white wine regions. Flying to Santiago (from Edinburgh), we visit San Antonio, Casablanca and historic Aconcagua – followed by Maipo, Rapel and Curico valleys to the south. Over the Andes, we sample Mendoza’s top wineries – with a day’s excursion to the stunning region of Tupungato. The tour finishes with a night on the town & a bit of tango, in Buenos Aires.

Burgundy: 8-13 June 2008
We will be staying in the heart of Beaune – visiting top producers in Cote de Beaune, Cote de Nuits, Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais.

Please state any preference for wine tour destinations in 2009

CHARITY TASTINGS

COMIC RELIEF WINE TASTINGS
Our guest of honour at our last Comic Relief wine tasting was Jancis Robinson MW and her husband Nick Lander, founders of Wine Relief. A big thank you to all those who attended our huge charity wine tasting in 2007. 28 exhibitors (all the supermarkets cheek-by-jowl, independent merchants and high street retailers) and 400+ consumers raised over £6000 for Comic Relief in one night – with further 10% from wine sales to Red Nose Day. It was a fun night with activities at our event including Chocolate & Wine Challenge & Tasting Competitions with Wines of Portugal & Wines of Chile. The raffle raised nearly £2000 with the star prize donated by Inverlochy Castle Hotel.

Next Wine Relief tasting will be in March 2009.

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