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Which subject	Hospitality & catering
What topic	Introducing wine tasting
What length (min)	30
What age group	College
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Introducing Wine Tasting

Subject

Hospitality & Catering

Topic

Introducing Wine Tasting

Grade/Age Group

College Students

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Understand the basics of wine tasting, including terminology and techniques.
• Identify key factors that influence wine flavors and aromas.
• Develop an appreciation for different types of wines.

Materials Needed

• Selection of 3-5 wines (variety of types: red, white, rosé)
• Wine glasses (1 per student)
• Spittoons
• Tasting sheets
• Pen/pencil
• Presentation slides on wine tasting basics
• Notebooks

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum for Hospitality & Catering, focusing on beverage knowledge and appreciation.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Wine Tasting	5 minutes	Briefly introduce the concept of wine tasting and its significance. Discuss learning objectives.
2	Wine Tasting Terminology	5 minutes	Explain key terms (e.g., bouquet, body, tannins) and how they relate to tasting. Use slides for visual aids.
3	Tasting Techniques	5 minutes	Demonstrate the five steps of wine tasting: look, swirl, smell, taste, and think. Invite students to follow along with their wines.
4	Group Tasting	10 minutes	Conduct a guided tasting of selected wines. Encourage students to observe and note their impressions on tasting sheets.
5	Discussion and Reflection	3 minutes	Facilitate a brief group discussion on the characteristics of the wines tasted. Highlight different preferences.
6	Homework Assignment	2 minutes	Assign students to research a wine of their choice and write a short report on its origin, type, and taste profile. Remind them to submit it via email.

Homework

Students will be required to research a wine of their choice and write a brief report covering the wine's origin, type, and taste profile. Reports should be submitted via email by the next class.

Assessment

• Students will be assessed on their participation during the tasting and their completed tasting sheets.
• Feedback on the homework will be provided through individual written comments without an in-class presentation to ensure a comfortable learning environment.

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