Vinestock

You may have heard about Vinestock from the other sites. There’s a reason for this. It’s one of those special gems that everyone should know about and support. The dreamchild of French sommelier Thomas Scheidt, Vinestock hunts around the world to import the finest wines, olive oils, vinegars, coffees and more.

But the reason we really like Vinestock is Thomas himself. He has the rare combination of knowledge and humility, a lover of fine things without the pretentious BS. He swirls his wine, but he does it because he knows what to look for*. It’s also interesting hearing him talk about the wines that best match Korean foods–his other passion.

You’ll be hearing about Vinestock more and more in the future. They’ve teamed up with Villa Sortino’s to do a tasting menu matched with wines. They are involved in a lot of consultation. But the true passion of Thomas is bringing people into his world to understand why he loves wine so much. It’s all about education. And here are some educational opportunities from Thomas himself.

From Monday December 7 until Saturday December 19, VineStock will have a Wine Tasting of 5 different wines (1 white /4 reds)

Promotion operation hours: 11am-8.30pm (Monday to Friday)
11am-5.00pm (Saturday)

Please see below the selection

White:
- 2008 Gewuztraminer “Les Folastries” – Domaine Josmeyer (ALSACE/France)

Red:
- 2005 Chianti “Classico” – Carpineto (TOSCANA/Italia)

- 2005 Cotes de Provence “Terre de Croix” – Chateau Roubine (PROVENCE/France)

- 2006 Bordeaux Cotes de Francs – Chateau Pimpine (BORDEAUX/France)

- 2004 Marsannay – Domaine Joseph Roty (BOURGOGNE/France)

Price per person: 25000 Won Fresh French baguette will be provided during the tasting

Glasses to be used : INAO (Professional Tasting Glass)

Not enough? Thomas also will offer valuable wine classes to match everyone’s budget in 2010.

바인스톡에서 WINE CLASS는 다음과 같이 운영됩니다.
1. 2010년 1월 8일(금) PM7H30~9H30 (2시간/회당) 부터 매주 금요일 수업(자세한 날짜는 다음 공지사항에서 확인가능)
2. 2010년 1월~6월까지 2개월단위로 “The “Necessary”Package 부터 단계별로 수업진행
3. 한달에 4회 수업을 기준으로 Thomas SCHEIDT씨에 의해서 선택된 12 아이템의 와인을 가지고 수업 진행(단, 수업진행자의 의도에 따라 매회보다는 매달 기준으로 12아이템 선정방식)
4. 수업비는 수업참가 전에 결재요망.(입금/카드결재 둘다 가능)
5. 패키지 중 2개 이상을 한번에 지불하시는 참가자분께는 총 지불액의 20% 우대할인(단, 지불 후에 대한 신청자 수업 불참가에 대한 환불은 불가)
6. 수업 불참시,사전에 연락요망.

WINE CLASS

- The “Necessary” Package: 70,000 won(VAT별도)/per class

- Discovering Basic Wine aromas
- How to taste Wine (basic steps)
- How do we make still Wine (white/red/rose)
- How do we make sparkling Wine?
- Description of the most famous White wine grapes
(Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc etc…)
- Description of the most famous Red wine grapes
(Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir etc…)
- Anatomy of a Winery
- How to open and serve Wine?
- What’s the proper way to store wine for an optimal ageing

- The “Expert” package: 100,000 won(VAT별도)/per class

- How to read wine labels from all over the world
- Description of major regional white grapes (Pinot Blanc, Marsanne, Viognier etc..)
- Description of major regional red grapes (Grenache Noir, Nebbiolo, Zinfandel etc…)
- The different steps of sweetness in wine (bone dry, dry, medium dry etc…)
- Recognize the 4 models of primary Tastes components
(Acidity, Sweetness, Bitterness, Saltiness, Tannin)
- The Wine – grower’s year (from January to December)
- Professional Tasting Terms (ex: Crisp, aromatic, penetrating etc…)
- How to match Food and Wine ( basic session with service of Food & Wine)
- Where the best wines from the “Old World” are made (France, Italy, Spain, Germany etc…)
- Where the best wine from the “New World” is made (USA, Australia, Argentina etc.)
- Major aromas and flavors crib
- Wine and ageing capability
- The influence of soil and climate to make great wines

- The “ultimate Vinestock Afficionados” Package: 150,000 won(VAT별도)/per class

- Definition of “Terroir “, explanation of common type of soil
- Definition of “old Vines” and “Pre-phylloxera Vines”
- Difference between an bio-dynamic wine and organic wine?
- How to recognize a wine which hasn’t been stored properly?
- The importance of oak in a wine.
- The different type of cork
- Less known aromas and flavours found in wine
- Wine defaults (corked wines, oxidized wines, volatile acidity etc…)
- 3 point to Quality : Cleanliness%
- How to set-up a professional Tasting?
- Less known quality White wine grape (Albarino, Gruner Veltliner, Furmint etc…)
- Less known quality Red wine grape (Aglianico, Carignan, Blaufrankisch etc…)
- Wine-buying strategies to built your own Wine cellar
- Serving order for a formal dinner with guests (carafe, decanting etc….)
- Food & Wine matching with Korean Food
- Blind Tasting “Technique”

Per request, they can also do depth sessions on global wines and regional wines.

Vinestock is located in Seorae-ma-eul 서래마을, south of the Express Bus Terminal Station, across from Paris Croissant on the fourth floor.

To sign up for the classes, call (02) 536.6081. They speak Korean, English and French.

* Those of us in the Anthony Bourdain foodie camp believe there are two kinds of wine swirlers–those that actually have education in wine and those pretending to know about wine to impress others.