Now the weather has brightened up I can’t imagine a better way of spending these warm April days than sitting outside a lovely pub or on a restaurant terrace, sipping a delicious white wine, waiting for my meal to arrive.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/07/2011 -- This is my favourite time of year, bright sun coupled with a fresh springtime breeze make me feel summer holidays are inching closer every day!

Some of my most treasured Easters have been spent in Spain. I love their relaxed, late lunches – fresh seafood tapas and the taste of salt in the air. You know, a little glass of white wine or sherry as a pre-lunch aperitif whets the appetite and gives a proper holiday feel to the day.

Even though Spain is famous for red wine, there are some delicious, refreshing whites that must be sampled. The Verdejo grapes of the north-central Rueda region give a light, grassy taste reminiscent of a Sauvignon Blanc, with aromatic, verdant notes and smooth, nutty length.

Verdejo Jose Pariente 2009 is one of my favourites, as it shows all the very best characters of the variety, with plenty of fruity, spring-like flavours, I'm transported straight into holiday mode!

Available from independent wine stores or on line at: http://www.snooth.co.uk

Price approximately £ 10-11 per bottle

Superstar Wine of the Month selected by Simona Caprioli. Why not mail us with your suggestion for Wine of the Month at info@noblevines.co.uk?

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New wine school, Noble Vines launches this month with classes at Richmond Adult Community College in South West London and at Denbies Vineyard, Surrey.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/07/2011 -- Aimed at providing fun, educational tastings and classes for all levels of wine enthusiast, Noble Vines offers wine and food matching workshops – including cheese and chocolate, sparkling wines from around the world and their special, signature class: Know your noble grapes. Here, students will learn all about the grapes used to make the highest quality wines, sample wines from the very best producers and try some really unusual wines from small wineries with a story to tell.

For the more serious student, Noble Vines offers the government-accredited WSET qualifications from entry level (1) to the advanced level (3). Approved by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, these courses offer a more structured approach, involving examinations at the end of the course.

Noble Vines' team of trained wine professionals are passionate about wine; about bringing the subject to life and sharing their knowledge. Director, Chris Cowan says "we wanted to provide a fun and informal atmosphere where people who enjoy wine can learn a lot more about it in an interactive and sociable way. There is so much to be learned from vines and wines, from fascinating historical tales to how best to marry the right wine with the right food, there's definitely something for everyone!"

Classes start at £40 per person for a 2½ hour tasting session, including glasses, nibbles and detailed tasting notes to take home.

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