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Cheese Tasting Appreciation Course
Code: MBC191
- $99
- 14 Reviews
- Location: Sydney, NSW
- For: 1 person
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- Valid for 12 months
- Free exchange
Enjoy Cheese Appreciation and further your cheese knowledge with 'Australia's First Lady in Cheese', International Cheese Expert Claudia McIntosh Bowman. During this ultimate cheese tasting experience you will be indulged in an afternoon of fabulous artisan cheese from Australia and around the world
Upon arrival at the venue, you will be greeted by your cheese expert to enjoy a glass of bubbles before being seated for the experience.
Once all guests have arrived you will then be invited to take a seat around a fully laid table complete with fabulous cheese, wine, cheese accompaniments and tasting notes. Over an hour and a half period, we will taste cheese of various flavours, styles and milk types such as goat, sheep, cow and buffalo cheese and experiment with basic cheese and wine pairings.
We specialise in the education and appreciation of artisan and farmhouse cheeses produced by the best cheese-makers from Australia and around the world. Our unique courses showcase exceptional cheese and are accompanied by a variety of fine wines.
We offer a variety of class themes, from 'Spanish Cheese & Spanish Wine', 'Italian Cheese & Italian Wine', 'Australian Cheese & Australian Wine' to 'Beer & Cheese', 'Goat & Sheep Cheese' and our A1 course 'What Cheese is That?' Relative to the theme of the class, your cheese expert will present on the historical, geographical and sometimes even religious influences that have impacted on the cheeses showcased. International Cheese Expert Claudia McIntosh Bowman will provide a detailed account of what traditional cheese making techniques include and the importance that small scale cheese production holds in our society. As an interactive appreciation course, we move you through the experience comparing and contrasting cheese and wine pairings and tasting great new flavours and combinations. You are encouraged to ask questions and express personal preference and experience.
This experience will leave you more confident of your personal preferences with cheese & wine and wanting to impress your friends and family with your new found knowledge and inspiration!
This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
Venue:
This experience is located at Darlinghurst.
Session Length
These classes start at 1.00pm and go for approximately 1.5 hours. Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of class. We recommend booking at least 2-4 weeks in advance. In the event of a cancellation your experience will be rescheduled.
Available Dates:
| Location | Date | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | Sunday, 17 Jun 2012 | Full |
| NSW | Sunday, 22 Jul 2012 | Spaces |
| NSW | Sunday, 19 Aug 2012 | Full |
| NSW | Sunday, 9 Sep 2012 | Spaces |
| NSW | Sunday, 28 Oct 2012 | Spaces |
| NSW | Sunday, 25 Nov 2012 | Spaces |
| NSW | Sunday, 16 Dec 2012 | Spaces |
Last updated on 10 May 2012.
These dates are guidelines only and are subject to daily change.
We suggest you only purchase a voucher for one of the dates listed above if you plan to redeem your voucher and book the date today.
Guidelines:
This experience is not recommended for people with dairy allergies or intolerances. People with dairy allergies and intolerances are required to disclose this information prior to booking. You must be over 18 years of age to participate in the wine tasting component. Proof of age may be required.
Numbers:
The price quoted is for one person. We operate with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 16 people in the class to ensure an intimate and indulgent experience.
Spectators:
Not suitable for spectators. Friends or family are welcome to dine in the acclaimed restaurant or drink at the award-winning bar whilst waiting for you to complete your experience.
Weather:
This experience takes place indoors and is therefore not affected by the weather.
Other Info:
In the interest of responsible service of alcohol we recommend public transport or taxi as we offer sparkling, red, white and dessert wine for sampling with the cheese.
Suitability Information:
This experience may be suitable for someone with a mobility impairment. Please contact us to confirm your suitability.
Map
The map below gives you the location of this experience to allow you to plan.
Exact location, directions and meeting place will be available to you once you have booked your experience
Reviews
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It was very pleasant experience and I throughly enjoyed it. It increased my knoweledge of cheeses
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This is the second time I have done a cheese course with Claudia. Both times were excellent. Might talk some friends into a third time..........
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The provider of this experience was very knowledgeable and extremely passionate about every aspect of the industry. Communication(s) before the experience were always handled promptly and professionally and always in a friendly manner. The day itself was both informative and fun; I attended with two friends and we found the relaxed atmosphere created hard to drag ourselves away from. I love and appreciate many more cheese varieties (and wine and beer as an accompaniment) since having participate...The provider of this experience was very knowledgeable and extremely passionate about every aspect of the industry. Communication(s) before the experience were always handled promptly and professionally and always in a friendly manner. The day itself was both informative and fun; I attended with two friends and we found the relaxed atmosphere created hard to drag ourselves away from. I love and appreciate many more cheese varieties (and wine and beer as an accompaniment) since having participated.
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I already have recommended the experience to a number of my work mates but I didnt think to send them to the web site, so I will do that soon. My feedback is most positive as I really enjoyed the afternoon, Claudia (hope the spelling is O.K) is an exceptional hostess. I reckon it would be a great thing to do with your own group.
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Experience very well organised, presented, informative,tasteful & a really good time.
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The cheese was great and the experience even better. Claudia was very knowledgable and an excellent host.
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Claudia is very passionate about her cheeses, and has a wealth of knowledge to impart. I really enjoyed the class, and hope to attend another in the future.
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Wonderful selection of cheeses .Background information for each enhanced the experience.
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The cheeses were delicious and you gave us a framework for understanding cheeses plus a new chocolate shop. There were a few cheeses there that I hadn't tried and I'll be seeking them out. I enjoyed the informative background info eg on use of milk powder to make cheese- I enjoyed your enthusiasm and deep knowledge.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience
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An excellent experience. Claudia really knew her material and was a passionate presenter. I've already recommended the experience to a friend.
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Excellent value for money (great, fresh produce) Knowledgeable guidance / expertise in cheese
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Fantastic to spend time with and listen to passionate and knowledgeable people passing on their expertise. We had a great experience. Thank You.
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Our host claudia was very knowledgeable and I enjoyed the experience very much.
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