Bite-sized Bordeaux: 5 facts every wine professional should know! Red wine

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Tuesday 12 July 2022 | 12pm EDT | 5pm BST

Think you know Bordeaux’s red wines? This 20-minute webinar will focus on the modern reds that are challenging long-held perceptions of the region. We’ll discuss the factors that produce the fresh, fruit-forward styles, and share 5 facts that every wine professional should know about Bordeaux’s red wines!

This webinar will begin with a summary of the key facts about Bordeaux - map/appellations, grape varieties, main styles, etc. + one slide of Bordeaux Signature.

We will then highlight the modern side of Bordeaux, including: vineyard practice to keep freshness, sustainability story featuring winemaker, lesser-known appellation/value, how to sell, unique food pairing idea.

This event is aimed at anyone that has completed their Level 2 Award in Wines.

This event does not necessarily constitute official WSET course material and should not be used as such.

Sabine Silvestrini, owner and winemaker, Vignobles Silvestrini, and Accredited Bordeaux Educator

Sabine Silvestrini is a 3rd generation oenologist and winegrower of Vignobles Silvestrini. The winery comprises 36 hectares in total in three of the most prestigious appellations of the Libournais: Lussac-St-Émilion, Montagne-Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol. Sabine is also an accredited Bordeaux educator with the Bordeaux Wine School (Bordeaux Wine Council).

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