| Registrations for the 2008-2009 Wine Tasting season will open on Friday 5 September 2008 |
The new programme of the wine tasting sessions will be available soon.
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The Sessions
Wine is vital to French culture, as we hope to show during these exclusive wine tasting sessions. We aim to make them as informative and enjoyable as possible.
Our Regular Sessions are conceived as an introduction to an area, such as Bordeaux, Burgundy or the South, while Special Tastings are more specialised and focus on cépages and types of wine.
Each session starts at 7.00pm, lasts about 2 hours and takes place in the Institut's beautiful wood panelled library. 
Sessions in 2007 - 2008
| Date | Subject | | 24/09/07 | An Introduction to Wine Tasting | | 08/10/07 | Le Tour de France | | 22/10/07 | The Wines of Burgundy | | 05/11/07 | * The Rhône Valley | | 19/11/07 | * Champagne vs Sparkling Wine | | 03/12/07 | The Wines of Bordeaux | | 28/01/08 | Wines from Southern France | | 11/02/08 | * Champagne vs Sparkling Wine | | 25/02/08 | * 'Classic' Red Wines of Bordeaux | | 10/03/08 | * Evaluating Quality | | 31/03/08 | The Wines of Alsace | | 14/04/08 | * Old World vs New World | | 28/04/08 | * 'Classic' Red Wines of Burgundy | | 12/05/08 | The Loire Valley | | 02/06/08 | Vin Rosé | | 16/06/08 | * Fine White Whines of Bergundy
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* = Special more details on the programme Click here to download the 2007-2008 programme in PDF format
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The Lecturer  Sandy Leckie worked for a number of years as a management training and development manager in industry. In 1994, feeling the need for a change of direction, he set up his own business specialising in the provision of training for new entrants to the wine trade as well as wine consumers. Now trading as The Wine Education Service Limited, his business runs courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced level in London, Aberdeen, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester and organises tastings for wine clubs and social groups, corporate hospitality events and wine tours.
He holds the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Diploma, is a member of The Association of Wine Educators and Circle of Wine Writers and judges at the International Wine Challenge, Wine Magazine's annual competition to find the best wines on the UK market. He travels widely to keep his wine knowledge up to date.
Prices Please note that booking and payment are to be made at least 3 weeks in advance.
 | Wine Tasting Sessions | Price | Members | | 1 Regular Tasting | £26 | £23 | | 1 Special Tasting | £33 | £29 | | Special Offers Price | Price | Members | | 3 Regular Sessions | £69 | £63 | | 3 Special Sessions | £90 | £79 | | 3 Different Sessions | £82 | £73 |
For more about becoming a member of the Institut français, click here. How to enrol ?
Ring us on 020 7073 1375 to check availability for the session you wish to attend, then fill in the application form (available to download online by clicking here, or from the Institut's Box Office), and return it with a cheque made payable to the Institut français to the following address: Marketing & Communications Dept, Institut français, 17 Queensberry Place, London SW7 2DT.
Ring us on 020 7073 1375 to check availability for the session you wish to attend; we will take your contact details, then pass you through to our Box Office to complete the payment for the session.
Your booking is confirmed once payment is received. You will receive a confirmation letter out one week before the session.
Please note: places on our sessions are limited, and tend to fill up very quickly, so early reservation is recommended. Booking and payment must be made at least 3 weeks in advance. Gift Vouchers Please inform us as you make your booking if you require a gift voucher.
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