Ever wanted to learn more about wine, minus the snobbery and big egos that come with so many elevated tasting events? You’re in luck. The brand new team at Good Booze Blind are offering a series of guided journeys, designed to welcome you into the world of wine (even if you're a complete newbie) and help you become more confident in your vino preferences.
Each event (taking place on Barkly Street, Brunswick) is hosted by owner, creator and resident ‘cork dork’ Nathan Doyle (Heart Attack and Vine, Sunhands), and categorised by the type of wine you’d like to explore. Coming up, pick from Red Wine Only, Old World Wine and New World Wine premium tasting events, with plenty more set to be added to the schedule next year.
The red wine session on Saturday, October 28, will take you through the rainbow of your fave crimson sips – from pale purple to ruby red and every shade in between. If you’d like to go beyond the reds, treat yourself to a ticket to either the New World or Old World tastings that will be held in November.
Old World wines cover the European gamut – Italian, Spanish, French and German – and this session will go into their rich historic winemaking traditions, important wine terms around tannins and acid, and cultural significance. New World wines refer to contemporary bottles from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the US, so this session’s your ticket if you’d like to sample sips that are a bit closer to home and spotlight today’s drinking innovations.
Even if you already know your grapes, there’s bound to be a whole lot more to learn with someone like Nathan at the helm. The tasting nights are designed to be joyous adventures that facilitate self-discovery, a greater appreciation for your favourite varietals and how they differ from each other, plus new friendships with fellow vino lovers. Sounds grape!
Good Booze Blind also offer premium events (more tailored options to suit your learning and tasting aspirations), plus take-home wine packs so you can enjoy the experience in the comfort of your own space. Whether you're keen to organise an interesting date night, round up your pals for a fun group activity or venture into wine talk solo, head to the website to find out more and get yourself a ticket.