Join Mags Janjo DipWSET to taste five wines from the same vintage that have been handled differently in the winery, and discuss how winemaking decisions impact style and quality.
Event details
Join winemaking expert Mags Janjo DipWSET - fresh from working on his second vintage - as he explores the decisions, challenges and lessons learned when it comes to all things winemaking.
Using examples from his own label, ‘Mama’ wines from Austria, this advanced masterclass will focus on the impact of winemaking decisions on the style and quality of the final wine. Attendees will also have the opportunity to taste how decisions such as maceration and vessel choice impact the style of the finished wine.
You’ll assess bottle-ready tank samples of the same wine that has been fermented and matured in different vessels - including stainless steel, old oak and concrete egg.
You’ll also:
- Compare the impact of maturation vessels on flavour, texture and clarity
- Taste and compare skin contact vs non-skin contact wine
- Explore blending decisions
This is a rare opportunity to get into the nitty gritty of winemaking and an unmissable tasting for advanced wine students and wine geeks!
Example tasting list
- Familie Mantler Grüner Veltliner, Niederösterreich - benchmark
- Mama Skin Contact Grüner Veltliner – inoculated and matured in stainless steel
- Mama Skin Contact Grüner Veltliner – spontaneous fermentation and matured in old oak
- Mama Skin Contact Grüner Veltliner – spontaneous fermentation & matured in concrete
- Familie Mantler Gelber Muskateller, Niederösterreich
Tasting level
Masterclass: Our most advanced sessions, suitable for those who have a WSET Level 3 qualification or equivalent knowledge. Gain expert knowledge and insights from a specialist speaker.
About the presenter, Magnavai Janjo DipWSET
Mags has spent his entire working life in the wine industry. He began as a Wine Specialist at his local Waitrose and subsequently spent the following couple of years selling wine to both the on- and off-trade, including a stint at Majestic Wine's Commercial arm.
His passion for wine goes beyond the academic, as he has worked through a few vintages in several countries, the highlight of which was making a private label wine. He specialises in the commercial aspect of wine and has created wine brands for some leading UK supermarkets.
Magnavai passed the WSET Diploma in 2016 and is currently an MW student. In 2020 he established BAME Wine Professionals, an organisation aimed at shining a spotlight on wine talent in the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
Booking terms and conditions
Payment in full must be made at the time of booking and places are not confirmed until payment has been received. Unfortunately we cannot take provisional bookings.
Cancellations and transfers
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Please note: The sample list and speaker/s may be subject to change.