WSET Level 2 in Wines and Spirits
A fantastic course whether you are in the industry or just want to learn more about wine!
The Level 2 is perfect for you if you know a little bit about wine already, but we will be running the Level 1 again soon if you would prefer to do this course first. It is equivalent to an NVQ Level 2 and is a professionally recognised qualification across the world.
The focus is on key grape varieties and regions of the world, plus principle categories of spirits.
This course will be running every Monday for 3 weeks starting from the 22nd April. If you can’t make these dates then we will be running the course again, if you get in touch with Rebecca then she will keep you informed of upcoming WSET courses.
For more information it is best to contact Rebecca Mitchell directly (Rebecca will be running the course) on rebeccalmitchell@yahoo.com.
Spring and Summer Wine Events!
Thursday 2nd May (7pm) - ”France versus Argentina” Education Session. Simon specialises in wines from Argentina, so he and Yannick will be taking this one together! Which country will win?
Wednesday 22nd May (7pm) - “Meet the Winemaker” Event with Lapostolle from Chile. From the same family who own Grand Marnier, they have a fantastic selection of wines for you to try.
Wednesday 12th June (7pm) - “Meet the Winemaker” Event with Pago de Los Capellanes from Spain. Exceptional wines from Ribera del Duero, only Tempranillo grapes used. If you like Rioja, you will fall in love with these wines!
Thursday 20th June (7pm) and Saturday 22nd June (3pm) - “Rosés of the World” Education Session with Yannick. From the South of France to Australia, Yannick will go through how the different grape varieties, climates and winemaking methods lead to different styles. You can find your perfect style of rosé just in time for the summer!
Thursday 4th July (7pm) - “Taste of the USA” Event. As it’s Independence Day, we thought we’d organise an American wine tasting for you!
Wednesday 24th July (7pm) - Chateau Sainte Marguerite from Provence in France. One of the rare Cru Classé from Provence, they produce a beautiful range of wines that are organically certified.
All above Events are £15 per person and prepayment is essential to reserve your place. For more information you can email us at info@levignoble.co.uk, call us on 01752 222892 or just pop in for a chat!
Wine Events Coming Up!
We run Education Sessions with Yannick, “Meet the Winemaker” Events with wine producers and WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) qualifications now too.
Here’s the list of what’s coming up soon!
Saturday 23rd February (3pm) - “Sparkling Wine and Champagne” Education Session with Yannick. Information about grape varieties, climates and methods, and some tasters so you can try for yourself. Nearly fully-booked so be quick!
Thursday 14th March (7pm) or Saturday 16th March (3pm) - ”Reds of the World” Education Session with Yannick. Learn more about grape varieties, climates, fermentation methods and maturation methods of red wines. Some samples will be given to demonstrate the differences and a blind tasting at the end for a bit of fun!
Thursday 28th March (7pm) - “Meet the Winemaker” Event with Rothschild. One of the most well-known family names in Bordeaux they produce exceptional wines and have now branched out to represent vineyards elsewhere in France and the world. A representative will be coming to talk about the Rothschild family, how the name has developed and of course give some tasters of their fantastic range of wines.
Thursday 11th April (7pm) - ”Meet the Winemaker” Event with Yealands Estate. An award-winning vineyard based in Marlborough, New Zealand. They will be here to talk about the philosophy behind Yealands, their “green” outlook and sustainable practices and they will have some tasters of their selection for you to try.
All above Events are £15 per person and prepayment is essential to reserve your place. For more information you can email us at info@levignoble.co.uk, call us on 01752 222892 or just pop in for a chat!
WSET Qualifications at Le Vignoble!
We are now the place in Plymouth for you to get WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) qualifications!
Our first course will be The WSET Level 1 – Foundation Certificate in Wines
This course gives you a basic introduction to wine. It is available for anyone who is interested in learning more about wine and gaining professional qualifications, including those in the food/drink industry and people that just love wine! It’s the equivalent to an NVQ Level 1.
This course will be held on Wednesday evenings, 13th, 20th and 27th of March.
For more information about WSET, this course or other courses that we will be running, you can email us at info@levignoble.co.uk, call us on 01752 222892 or pop in for a chat with us anytime.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day if you’re a couple and if you’re single!
On Valentine’s Day we will be running our first “Single’s Night” from 9pm.
No format, no bookings, just pop in and meet some new people!
Everyone’s welcome as the whole idea is to make new friends (and possibly new romances for some!) so even couples can enjoy the night with us too. Socialise with people that share your love of wine!
We’re also open as usual from midday so you can always come to us for pre-dinner drinks if you’ve organised a romantic meal with your partner.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Saving you money in January!
We all know that January is a hard month – Christmas has hit our bank accounts hard and we’re all looking for ways to save money in 2013.
That’s why we’ve worked out lots of offers for you, so you can enjoy your favourite wines at even better prices!
Happy Hour Fridays - 4-7pm every Friday we will be cutting corkage fees so you can drink any bottle of wine in our lounge at the retail price. Saves you £7 on any bottle!
Top-Up Rewards - We will give you £15% extra on your card for ANY top up! Available for those already owning cards and anyone who wants to set up a card.
Case Discount - When you buy a case of wine (6 bottles) you will receive a 5% discount.
January Wines of the Month - We’ve ordered some new wines at great prices, should be in store for you next week!
Even better…we’re running all these offers throughout February too.
Happy New Year everyone!
Wine Education – Whites of the World!
On Thursday the 17th of January Yannick will be running the first Wine Education session of the year – Whites of the World.
He will take several different grape varieties of white wine and talk about the characteristics, where they grow, what the climate is like and he will touch on fermentation methods.
A little taster of each variety will be available so you can taste the differences for yourself.
The Wine Education sessions are £15 per person and run from 7pm-9pm.
There are only 15 spaces available so you will need to book early to avoid disappointment!
Coming soon in 2013!
From January 2013 we will be running monthly wine tasting sessions for those of you that want to learn more about wine. Each month Yannick will be looking at a different area in the Wine World, so you can pick and choose which sessions interest you the most. A great evening to explore wine, enjoy wine and meet new people!
We will also be continuing our “Meet The Winemaker” events on a monthly basis as we’ve had such great feedback about them. A representative from a particular vineyard will be with us to give you some more information about what they specialise in and what goes into making their wines. But most importantly they will bring a selection of their wines so you can try for yourself!
Our events listing will be available to view on our website very soon.
Christmas Gift Ideas
As you’d expect, we have a huge range of festive gifts available in store to help you choose that perfect little something for your beloved ones.
Gift Cards for our enomatic system, with instructions on how to use and space for you to write that special message. A great present for someone if you’re not sure what wine they like or if you want to give them an experience rather than just a gift.
Wine Tasting courses will be running once a month in 2013 at £15 a session. The perfect present for anyone who loves wine, from the complete novice to the connoisseur!
Ice Bags that chill your wine in under 5 minutes and fold away easily in the cupboards! Also make a great gift bag if you’ve picked out a bottle of wine for someone.
Jacquart Brut Mosaique NV is a champagne that for a limited amount of time comes with a unique branded cooler! Also comes in a lovely gift box (as does the Rosé).
Glassware that we stock are white wine glasses, red wine glasses and champagne flutes, beautifully shaped and very different from your average wine glass.
Accessories we stock are bottle openers, stoppers, aerators, decanters and even wine stands. a great accompaniment to the bottle of wine!
Mouton Cadet Blanc 2011/Rosé 2009/ Rouge 2010 is on offer this month!!! Just £12.25 per bottle but limited stock!
Our TOP PICKS to suit your budget.
£10 and under - Enomatic card
£20 and under - Select bottle of wine and an Ice Bag
£25 and under - Select bottle of wine and 2 glasses or bottle opener
£50 and under
- 3 bottles of select wine and Le Creuset waiter’s friend
- 2 bottles of select wine and Le Creuset opener or champagne stopper
- Bottle of Jacquart Brut Mosaique NV champagne, gift box and 2 flutes
- Decanter
- Wooden wall-mounted bottle holder
£100 and under
- Select mixed case of 6 bottles
- Jacquart Brut Nominée, Jacquart Ice Bag and 2 flutes
- Baron de Chirel 2003 and 2 glasses
£150 and under
- Dom Perignon 2002 and 2 flutes
- Krug NV and 1 flute
- Baron de Chirel 2003, decanter and le creuset corkscrew
To find more information on any of these gifts, please do not hesitate to contact us via info@levignoble.co.uk or call 01752 222892.
Monthly offers
Every Monday between 6 - 8pm top up your Enomatic card and get an extra 15%
Join us for Happy Hour every Friday between 4 – 7 pm and save £7 on every bottle enjoyed in the lounge or our patio area.
