Anchored by: Meghalaya Farmers (Empowerment) Commission, Govt. of Meghalaya
Venue: Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition
Course Trainers:
Location – Auditorium
Courses – Wine Appreciation Course
Time – 10:00am to 6:00pm
Speaker 1 – Priyanka Save, Wine Educator
Flow of the course:
⦁ Introduction of all participants [If time permits] OR Team Building Activity.
⦁ Morning Session: Theory Session covering Chapter 1 to Chapter 3
⦁ Post Lunch Session: Theory Session covering Chapter 4 to Chapter 6
Location – Restaurant
Courses – Wine Appreciation Course
Time – 10:00am to 2:00pm
Speaker 1 – Priyanka Save, Wine Educator
Flow of the course:
⦁ Theory Session covering Chapter 7
⦁ Grape Wines Tasting & Food Pairing Session
⦁ Fruit Wines Tasting & Food Pairing Session
⦁ Meghalaya Wines & Regional Food Pairing discussion
The 2 days’ certificate course in Wine Appreciation shall cover the following -
⦁ Basic Understanding of Fermented Beverages
A brief overview on the Fermentation Process, Fermented beverages and possible products around the same. Interactive engagements with participants will revolve around fermented products and respective regional specialities in the state of Meghalaya. This session will mainly focus on the discovery of fermented beverages and exploring participants’ interests.
⦁ Brief Overview On Popular Wines And Regions Of The World
Participants will be acquainted with history of wines and different regions of the world that have popularized wine as a world class beverage. Understanding the amalgamation of history and wines associated with regions of the world will help them not only decipher specialities around them but also keep them abreast of what is happening around the world in the world of wine.
⦁ Brief Overview On Indian Wines
An understanding of the current national scenario in the wine sector - be it grapes or fruit wines. Who are the major players and what to look for in the Indian Wine Market?
⦁ Introduction to Fruits of Meghalaya
A general overview of the fruits grown in the state through an interactive session with a horticulturist.
⦁ Basics Of Fruit Wine Making
While appreciating wines, it’s very important to understand the process of wine making and how process variation can affect taste and quality of products. The various styles associated in wine making have a high impact on how to serve them too.
⦁ Basics Of Food And Wine Pairing
This will be the most interesting of all the sessions as it brings in the beauty of food and beverage together on the dining table. Wine is definitely a drink for all occasions. In this session, participants will learn about the basics of food and wine pairing through both practical and theory and real time examples.