The science behind wine will be explored at Waterford event
The event will take place on Tuesday, November 11
Why do wines taste differently from one wine to the next? What are the characteristics of the grapes and what role does the winemaking and climate have on the finished wine?
These are just some of the questions that Canadian-born Sommelier, Morgan VanderKamer, will discuss with fellow food and wine enthusiasts and good food lovers at a soon to be sold-out event as part of this year’s South East Science Festival.
Morgan, who runs Waterford’s Union Wine Bar & Kitchen with her husband, Stephen McArdle, will take members of the public on a tasting journey, discussing the ‘why’ and ‘how’ the wines we love taste the way they do.
“I’m not a scientist, but the science behind wine tasting is fascinating," she said.
"Wine is a broad topic. We will taste through various styles of wine and discuss some of guidelines within the regions that define how the wines are made.
“Tasting the wines side by side is an excellent opportunity to compare why Riesling can be dry and sweet and how a grape such as Chardonnay can have so many personalities. I’m looking forward to a great night and sharing what makes tasting wine so intriguing."
The South East Science Festival runs from November 8 to 16, and this year’s extensive programme of free and ticketed events across Waterford city and county, Clonmel and Carlow includes even more fascinating day-time and evening events in colleges, libraries, theatres and pubs.
Engaging and fun presenters, Mark Langtry, Ken Farhuhar and Cas Kramer are back by popular demand this year, and libraries will open up their doors and their teams will be coordinating and marketing events across venues such as Ardkeen, Clonmel, Cappoquin, Lismore, Dungarvan, Carlow town and Tallow.
Dr Sheila Donegan, Director of CALMAST, said: “We’re really looking forward to engaging with all sections of the community, from primary school children right up to adult-only audiences for this year’s South East Science Festival programme.
"It’s fun, it’s engaging, it’s entertaining and educational."
“We will mix comedy and science and will be looking at why copper was mined in Waterford and if it could be again. We’re examining fossils in the city, will host a coastal change workshop and walk and much more. Many events booked out within hours last year, and we expect the very same for 2025,” Dr Donegan said.
The upcoming wine tasting event runs on Tuesday, November 11, from 6pm and tickets can be booked at eventbrite.ie
