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Do you love wine?

Do you want to learn more about it?

Do you want to learn more about it in a relaxed, fun and interactive way?

Are you ready to boost your confidence and sophistication when it comes to communicating about and purchasing wine?

Then Ex Animo Wine School is for you!

Our school is based on years of experience in the wine and hospitality industry. We focus more on practical knowledge and experience rather than just the theoretical (although there will be some theory it’ll just be the useful stuff!).

We think 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.

Hosted by Ex Animo Director, David Clarke, who has 20+ years of international wine and hospitality experience. A qualified Sommelier and an advocate for South African wine and education.

David Clarke

Courses we offer:

Basics of South African Wine:

After enormous success with 2023 Basics of South African Wine – Wine School, we have an improved curriculum.

For 2024 we’ve changed it up to suit your needs; we’ve split the course into Sparkling & White Wine AND Red Wine.

This course is great for:

  • Learning the fundamentals of wine
  • Learning the meanings used in wine
  • Building your confidence
  • Understanding the different grape varieties used in South African wines
  • History and cultural significance of wine in South Africa
  • Developing tasting skills
  • Discovering food and wine pairing principles

We will taste 6 wines per session and cover topics such 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

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Current courses:

Sparkling & White Wine

WEEK 1

  • Introduction to wine, how to taste
  • South African wine in context with the rest of the world
  • Tasting and 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 and discussion: South African medium and full-bodied white wines (e.g. Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay)

Red Wine

WEEK 1

  • Introduction to wine, how to taste
  • South African wine in context with the rest of the world
  • Tasting and discussion: South African red wines (e.g. Pinotage, Cinsault)

WEEK 2

  • Winemaking in red wines
  • Red blends – why are they a “thing”?
  • Tasting and discussion: South African medium/full-bodied red wines (e.g. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah)

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Upcoming Courses:

Introduction to Piedmont

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