Riedel Wine Glass Tasting: Shape affects wine perc

Does the shape of a glass influence our perception of wine? Join Jean-Baptiste Cherriere, Vice President of Sales at Riedel Asia Pacific, as he guides us through a sensory journey of discovering the relationship between the shape of a glass and enjoyment of fine wines!

This tasting will cover 4 wines comparison tasting (Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Oaked Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc) using the Riedel Veloce wine glasses.

The tasting will feature four typical based varieties wines from different countries that will be used for comparison tasting (Cabernet Sauvignon, Oaked Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc). We will use varietal specific Riedel glassware to taste each wine. We will also have a demonstration of decanting.

At the end of the event, each participant will take home the RIEDEL Veloce Tasting Set 5330/47($257 nett per set) which they used during the tasting. This tasting set is included in the class price.

Agenda

6.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Registration and nibbles

7.00 p.m.to 8.30 p.m. Class

8.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Networking

Light refreshments will be served

About the Speaker

Originally born near Paris (France), Jean-Baptiste spent most of its teenagerhood in the Loire Valley Region, known for its magnificent castles and vines (predominantly Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc).

Exposed to wine since young, in a family in love with Bordeaux and Vouvray, Jean-Baptiste graduated in 2007 with a major in International Business and moved right after to Hong Kong, where he spent 11 years working in the consumer goods sector.

Now based in Singapore since 5 years, he is in charge of the Riedel brand in Asia (Mainland China, South Korea and Japan excluded).

Pricing

• Members of the INSEAD Alumni Association : $145

• Non-member : $151.50
• INSEAD students, faculty, staff member: $151.50
• Guests of INSEAD Alumni Association: $151.50

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