Leiths Students Practise Wine and Wisdom

Who knew learning about wine could be this exciting?

With over 10,000 grape varieties in the world, figuring out which wine pairs best with your food can feel like solving a delicious mystery. Our Sixth Form Leiths Certificate students uncorked the secrets of wine pairing with the guidance of one of Cornwall’s top wine experts.

The students began with a crash course in wine terminology, terms like “nose,” “palate,” and “appearance”, as well as some common terms used to describe white and red wines. This quickly turned into a lively exploration of taste and flavour with the big takeaway being that there are no strict rules. What tastes amazing to one person might not be to someone else’s palate.

Louisa, from Old Chapel Cellars in Truro, guided our Leiths students through some of the fundamentals, sharing smart tips on how wine can enhance a flavour experience. Then came the tasting. Students sampled popular grape varieties alongside salty, sweet, and umami snacks, discovering how different flavours can totally transform the taste of a wine. There was plenty of note-taking, discussion, and some modest sipping.

A huge thank you to Louisa for sharing her incredible knowledge and demystifying the world of wine.

Cheers to learning with flavour!