Do you love wine? Do you want to learn more about it in a fun environment where you get to taste and discuss the wines you are learning about?
Perhaps you’re looking for a more affordable way to start your wine journey.
If so, then our new wine school is for you!
Our school is based on years of experience in the wine industry, and we focus more on practical knowledge and experience rather than just theoretical (although there will be some theory – just the useful stuff!).
We believe that the best way to learn about wine is by tasting and discussing it, and our classes are designed to give you the opportunity to do just that.
When: Runs over four consecutive Wednesdays 11 Oct – 18 Oct – 25 Oct – 1 Nov (18h30 – 20h30)
Presented by Ex Animo Director, David Clarke, who has 20+ years of international wine experience.
We will be focusing on covering the basics of South African wine (we will touch on other important countries and regions, but our major focus will be local wines).
Run over four consecutive Wednesdays (18h30 start) we will taste 4-6 wines per session and cover such topics as:
🍷 How best to store and serve wine
🍷 How to taste wine like a pro
🍷 History and culture of wine
🍷 Different wine styles from different regions in South Africa
🍷 Basics of food and wine matching
🍷 The basics of grape growing and winemaking
Course Curriculum
Week 1
Introduction to wine, how to taste
South African wine in context with the rest of the world
TASTING & DISCUSSION: South African sparkling (MCC) and light white wines (e.g. Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling)
Week 2
Winemaking in white wines
White blends – why are they a “thing”?
TASTING & DISCUSSION: South African medium and full-bodied white wines (Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay)
Week 3
Winemaking in red wines
What are the most important things to consider when buying wine?
TASTING & DISCUSSION: South African light/medium-bodied red wines (e.g. Cinsaut, Pinot Noir, Pinotage)
Week 4
South African wine regions (how are they similar and how are they different?)
Basics of matching wine to food (and the other way around)
TASTING & DISCUSSION: South African medium/full-bodied red wines (e.g. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah)
This entertaining course is not affiliated with any official accreditation (so NO exams!), but by the time we are finished you WILL be a Certified Wine Drinker!
Course Details
When: Runs over four consecutive Wednesdays
11 Oct – 18 Oct – 25 Oct – 1 Nov (18h30 – 20h30)
“The way you engaged with peoples questions and comments was also great, created a comfortable space to be curious!”
” (we) loved the course, we love the fact that we focussed on South African wines. We liked that it was intimate, focused and serious but we still had a couple of good laughs.”
“I thought you explained things well – simply, so that one could understand easily, and at a good pace.”
Your teacher, David Clarke
David began his career in wine in his native city of Melbourne in the late 1990s before finally making his home with wife, and fellow sommelier, Jeannette in Cape Town.
David has been communicating, teaching, buying, selling and drinking wine professionally for more than 20 years, working in Australia, United Kingdom and South Africa. He is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers and worked at the highest end of fine dining in Melbourne (Vue de Monde) and wine retail (Harrods, London).
For the last 10 years David and Jeannette have run the Wine Distributor/Merchant/Importer, Ex Animo Wine Co. (South Africa).
BASICS OF SOUTH AFRICAN WINE – Ex Animo Wine School
EX ANIMO WINE SCHOOL
Welcome to EX ANIMO WINE SCHOOL
Do you love wine? Do you want to learn more about it in a fun environment where you get to taste and discuss the wines you are learning about?
Perhaps you’re looking for a more affordable way to start your wine journey.
If so, then our new wine school is for you!
Our school is based on years of experience in the wine industry, and we focus more on practical knowledge and experience rather than just theoretical (although there will be some theory – just the useful stuff!).
We believe that the best way to learn about wine is by tasting and discussing it, and our classes are designed to give you the opportunity to do just that.
When: Runs over four consecutive Wednesdays
11 Oct – 18 Oct – 25 Oct – 1 Nov (18h30 – 20h30)
Where: Ex Animo Woodstock
Price: R1,495pp
// Sadly no refunds
// No reserved seating
THE COURSE
Basics of South African Wine
Presented by Ex Animo Director, David Clarke, who has 20+ years of international wine experience.
We will be focusing on covering the basics of South African wine (we will touch on other important countries and regions, but our major focus will be local wines).
Run over four consecutive Wednesdays (18h30 start) we will taste 4-6 wines per session and cover such topics as:
🍷 How best to store and serve wine
🍷 How to taste wine like a pro
🍷 History and culture of wine
🍷 Different wine styles from different regions in South Africa
🍷 Basics of food and wine matching
🍷 The basics of grape growing and winemaking
Course Curriculum
Week 1
Introduction to wine, how to taste
South African wine in context with the rest of the world
TASTING & DISCUSSION: South African sparkling (MCC) and light white wines (e.g. Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling)
Week 2
Winemaking in white wines
White blends – why are they a “thing”?
TASTING & DISCUSSION: South African medium and full-bodied white wines (Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay)
Week 3
Winemaking in red wines
What are the most important things to consider when buying wine?
TASTING & DISCUSSION: South African light/medium-bodied red wines (e.g. Cinsaut, Pinot Noir, Pinotage)
Week 4
South African wine regions (how are they similar and how are they different?)
Basics of matching wine to food (and the other way around)
TASTING & DISCUSSION: South African medium/full-bodied red wines (e.g. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah)
This entertaining course is not affiliated with any official accreditation (so NO exams!), but by the time we are finished you WILL be a Certified Wine Drinker!
Course Details
When: Runs over four consecutive Wednesdays
11 Oct – 18 Oct – 25 Oct – 1 Nov (18h30 – 20h30)
Where: Ex Animo Woodstock
Price: R1,495pp
// Sadly no refunds
// No reserved seating
What our students say
Your teacher, David Clarke
David began his career in wine in his native city of Melbourne in the late 1990s before finally making his home with wife, and fellow sommelier, Jeannette in Cape Town.
David has been communicating, teaching, buying, selling and drinking wine professionally for more than 20 years, working in Australia, United Kingdom and South Africa. He is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers and worked at the highest end of fine dining in Melbourne (Vue de Monde) and wine retail (Harrods, London).
For the last 10 years David and Jeannette have run the Wine Distributor/Merchant/Importer, Ex Animo Wine Co. (South Africa).
He also loves a beer or two.
Please contact david@exanimo.co.za if you have any queries.