- Wine Course Commencing this Tuesday

This Tuesday the 10th June, 2008 we are commencing a 6 week, 2 hourly (every Tuesday) Wine Course.  The Tuesday 10th will be registration and an overlook at what will be covered with a wine tasting.  There will be no examination for this course and so no course books will be provided.  The course will cover an overview of all areas of wine growing, producers, wine growing Countries, grape varities etc.. along with wine tastings.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to join us for this course..  Otherwise we will be starting some exam course late Autumn/Winter 2008 and into Winter/Spring 2009. 

- Upcoming WSET CERTIFIED Course

WSET CERTIFICATE FOUNDATION COURSE

We will be running this certificate course on the 10th November, 2008.  The course runs over one day from 9am to 5pm.  All course materials supplied.  Examination to follow at an agreed day and time. 

Please go to the Foundation course section on the web-site (under certified courses) to register your interest in taking this course. 

Also remember if you are interested in any tasting, presentation or wine weekend activity or indeed if there is a group of people who would like a certified course at an earlier date we would be delighted to accommodate where possible.

- WINE APPRECIATION WEEKEND

JOIN THE ALAIN BRAS KENMARE SCHOOL OF WINE TOGETHER WITH THE RIVERSIDE HOTEL KILLARNEY (FOUR STAR HOTEL) FOR A WINE APPRECIATION WEEKEND.

The Wine Appreciation Weekend for an all inclusive price of €189 pps will consist of:

*** 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast ***Wine Tasting, Presentation on Saturday afternoon ***Gala Dinner on Saturday evening with specially selected wines with each course ***Wine quiz/talk on Sunday morning.

For Further details: www.riversidehotelkillarney.com

- Bridgestone Guide

Vanilla Grape Limited - "EUGENES" Shop in Kenmare is owned and run by Alain Bras & Christine Arthur.  In it you will find Alain's hand-picked array of authentic wines made by small and large wine growers with true passion and dedication. 

Alain is available to give advice on what wines he would recommend for your home drinking, presents, and all occasions such as weddings, parties etc..

Vanilla Grape "EUGENES", Kenmare, is recommended by John & Sally McKenna's BRIDGESTONE GUIDE as a must visit wine shop. 

- Pictures of Kenmare

All our pictures of Kenmare are by renowned photographer, Mr. Peter Zoeller.  I am sure you will agree that they as spectacular as the subject he has to work with.  If you wish to get any of these photos you can contact Peter Zoeller on his web-site, www.zoelleroriginals.ie.   Any pictures on this web-site have a copyright and must be purchased from Peter Zoeller.

- Gift Vouchers

Gift vouchers are available for the Alain Bras Kenmare School of Wine.  This is a unique gift for anyone interested in wine and can be used for any of our courses, events or activities.