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

AUTUMN 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
Four evening course: Enjoying Wine Series (basic to intermediate) (E26)
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 9, 16, 23, 30 September 2008
Venue: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh
Price: £120 for four part series
Times: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Discount offer: £230 when E26 and E27 booked together at same time.

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

GLASGOW

Four evening course: Enjoying Wine Series (basic to intermediate level) (G12)
Wk 1 Introduction to Tasting
Wk 2 Champagne v sparkling wine / aromatic whites
Wk 3 Soft Juicy Reds and Roses (Pinot Noir, Gamay, Tempranillo etc)
Wk 4 Full bodied Reds (Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel etc)
Dates: Thursdays 4, 11, 18, 25 September 2008
Venue: Abode, 129 Bath St, Glasgow
Price: £125 for four part series (includes finger buffet at each session)
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm

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

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) (E27)
Wk 1 – Fine French Classics
Wk 2 – Best of Italy & Spain
Wk 3 – Best of New World
Wk 4 - Champagne
Dates: Tuesdays 4, 11, 18, 25 November 2008
Venue: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh
Price: £135 for four part series/£35 per session: PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE CAN BE BOOKED AS INDIVIDUAL TASTING SESSIONS

Discount offer: £230 when E26 and E27 booked together at same time

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.

Riesling around the world Masterclass (R54)
A chance to taste fine examples from this classic white grape from its homeland in Rheingau, Rheinpalz and Mosel in Germany and Alsace in France – compared against Rieslings from Austria, Slovenia, Chile, New Zealand and Australia.
Wednesday 10 September 2008: £35
7.30-9.30pm

Chocolate & Wine Workshop Part 2 (FW9)
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 including Champagne, whites, reds, sweet reds and fortified wines. In case you want to repeat the experience, a different range of wines will be served for those who have already attended this workshop.
Tuesday 7 October 2008: £35
7.30-9.30pm

Rioja Masterclass (R55)
Taste a fine selection of Crianzas, Reservas and Gran Reservas from famous bodegas - both traditional and modern. Learn how this popular Spanish region is changing its style to suit the modern drinker.
Tuesday 14 October 2008: £35
7.30-9.30pm

£50 Bottles Masterclass (R56)
An indulgent evening comparing a wide range of fine wines from across the world priced at £50 per bottle: including Champagne, white Burgundy, red Burgundy, Spanish Tempranillo, Californian Cabernet, Australian Shiraz and many more.
Thursday 6 November 2008: £50
7.30-9.30pm

Shiraz v Syrah Masterclass (R57)
This popular grape has been successful all over the world. Compare Australian, Chilean and South African Shiraz v the best from its homeland in the Northern Rhone (Cote Rotie, St Joseph, Crozes Hermitage, Hermitage and Cornas).
Wednesday 12 November 2008: £35
7.30-9.30pm

St Julien & Margaux Masterclass (R58)
An unique chance to compare these two popular left bank appellations in Bordeaux. Learn about the differences between their ‘terroirs’ and taste twelve stunning wines from the regions’ best chateaux.
Tuesday 9 December 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.

South African Masterclass (R59)
Taste the best from this exciting and beautiful wine country: try Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and the native Pinotage.
Friday 3 October 2008: £30 (includes canapés)
7.30-9.30pm

Champagne Masterclass (R60)
An indulgent evening comparing different styles and dosage levels of Champagne from famous big brands to small growers.
Saturday 15 November 2008: £45 (includes fork buffet)
7.30pm start

Wines for Christmas Masterclass (R61)
Get your Christmas wines sorted early. A fun relaxed evening tasting a selection of fizz, white, red, sweet and fortified matched alongside Christmas canapés: smoked salmon, turkey and Xmas pud.
Saturday 6 December 2008: £30 (includes canapés)
7.30pm-9.30pm

Chocolate & Wine Workshop (FW9)
Due to the popularity of the last event we are running another fun indulgent evening with Bertrand Espouy of Plaisir du Chocolat. Hear about the history of chocolate & try numerous different chocolate samples & gateaux matched alongside pairs of wines.
28 Queen St, Edinburgh: Tuesday 7 October 2008: £35
7.30-9.30pm

Chocolate & Wine Workshop (FW10)
A fun indulgent evening! Hear about the history of chocolate & try numerous different samples with our chocolate expert Bertrand Espouy of Plaisir du Chocolat; Plaisir’s chocolates and Abode’s chocolate canapés will be matched alongside pairs of wines selected by Rose Murray Brown. Two champagnes will be included.
Abode, 129 Bath Street, Glasgow: Thursday 2 October 2008: £45
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 (including 8 Champagnes)
The Dining Room, 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh
7.30pm start

Chateauneuf du Pape Dinner (D7)
Due to popular request, we will be matching a selection of eight Chateauneuf du Pape whites and reds from top estates and different vintages to a delicious four course dinner prepared by one of Edinburgh’s best chefs in the restaurant at 28 Queen Street.
Tuesday 2 December 2008: £68 (including 8 fine wines)
The Dining Room, 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh
7.30pm start

Christmas Cocktail Masterclass (C14)
A fun relaxed demonstration and tasting of six classic and non-classic cocktails with our award-winning guest mixologist, Calum Lawrie.
Friday 7 November 2008: £30
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

Vat no. 921 7467 19

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.

In early 2008, we hosted our first South American adventure to the vineyards of Chile & Argentina. Our fun relaxed ten day tour included visits to coastal San Antonio and Casablanca and southerly Maipo and Rapel in Chile. Crossing the Andes, we visited Argentina’s great wine region, Mendoza. Our tour ended with a lively night on the town & spectacular tango show in Buenos Aires.

FORTHCOMING WINE TOURS IN 2008 & 2009:

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

New Zealand: 25 January – 6 February 2009 (available for booking – please ask for details)
A fun, once-in-a-lifetime trip to this truly spectacular wine country. This exciting 12 day wine adventure begins in Auckland with a day trip to Waiheke Island. We then head south via the famous sulphur springs of Rotorua to stay overnight on the shores of New Zealand’s largest lake, Lake Taupo. We will explore the Hawkes Bay region near Napier and Martinborough region in North Island with plenty of wine tastings and vineyard lunches en route – before heading to Wellington for a spare day to explore this cosmopolitan city. Crossing to South Island through the picturesque Marlborough Sounds, we stay in the heart of Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, visiting leading wineries like Cloudy Bay. We head further south on the Coastal Pacific Train to Christchurch. Our tour finally ends in Queenstown, visiting the world’s most dramatic wine region, Central Otago. Get some winter sun, discover exciting new Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay – and experience this beautiful wine country at first hand!

Champagne: May 2009 (details will be available soon – please ask)
Our most popular wine tour destination! We will stay in a luxurious small quiet hotel in Reims and visit famous Champagne houses including Bollinger, Krug, Charles Hiedsieck, Louis Roederer and Pol Roger - as well as small growers like Vilmart.

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PUT ONTO OUR WINE TOUR MAILING LIST.

CHARITY TASTINGS

COMIC RELIEF WINE TASTING 2007
Our guest of honour 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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