3-week Wonderful World of Wine Course: Europe

The Wonderful World of Wine Course: Europe kicks off at Reading Biscuit Factory on Wednesday 11 November, and it's a three-week commitment rather than a one-off. If you've ever wanted to get a proper handle on European wine without spending a fortune on a trip to the continent, this is a good place to start.

The course runs over three evenings, and each one takes you through the main wine-producing countries of Europe. It's a tasting-led format, so you'll be working your way through a range of bottles from across the region rather than just hearing about them. Over the three weeks, you'll cover the big names and the smaller regions that shape the European wine map, with each session focusing on a different set of countries.

Because it's spread across three weeks, it's a bit more of a slow-burn than a single masterclass. You'll have time to let what you've tasted sink in between sessions, and you'll be tasting alongside a group of other locals rather than on your own. It's designed to give you a broad overview of the European landscape, so by the end of the third week you'll have a much clearer idea of how the different regions compare.

The first session is on Wednesday 11 November at 18:00, at Reading Biscuit Factory, 1 Queens Walk, Reading RG1 7QE. The full course costs £97.50.