1. Warm up –Questions topics

• Have you ever been to a wine farm?
• What does Old World mean? And what is New World (In terms of wine)

2. rEADING – COMPREHENSION

Then read the article together, alternating reading and listening between student and presenter.

• Paragraph 1 (While to tackle)

Discuss the vocabulary:

• Emerged
• Sheer
• To Propel
• Undoubtedly
• Emulate
• To catch up
• Charm
• Tethered
• To tackle
• Sightseeing

Questions for Comprehension:

• Do you know any legendary vintages in recent time?
• How many New World Wine Regions can you name?
• What other means of income could a wine farm have?

• Paragraph 2 (Welcoming to chardonnay)

Discuss the vocabulary:

• Relative
• Agritourism
• Trend
• Boost
• Must (winemaking term)
• Suitable
• Undergo

Questions for Comprehension:

• What would an incentive be for an old world vineyard to follow the agritourism trend?
• Why would the access to shipping be a good thing for California as a wine region?
• What makes a region suitable for growing Cabernet Sauvignon?

• Paragraph 3 (Despite to wines) 

Discuss the vocabulary:

• Surge
• Set up shop
• Compete
• Clout
• To pop up
• Shockwaves

Questions for Comprehension:

• Why did wines from California not have global respect?
• What happened after the Judgement of Paris?
• What other attractions/amenities do vineyards offer?

• Paragraph 4 (Old World to challenge)

Discuss the vocabulary:

• Treated
• Merchant
• To lag
• Highlight
• Steep
• aside

Questions for Comprehension:

• What makes a premium producer?
• Why did people not buy wine directly from producers?
• In Australia, what percentage of sales are done through the cellar door?

• Paragraph 5 (New harvests to Old World)

Discuss the vocabulary

• Ignore
• Outstrip
• Bolster
• Rehearse
• Unfiltered

Questions for Comprehension:

• What does the old world offer that the New World does not?
• What makes New World winery visits so well-organised?
• Between Old and New World, which winery visits do guests usually prefer?

• Paragraph 6 (Seeds of growth to hours)

Discuss the vocabulary

• Balancing act
• Straightforward
• Ancillary
• Equipped
• To cut down

Questions for Comprehension:

• Annually, how many visitors take part in wine activities in Bordeaux?
• What is the benefit to have a cellar door experience?
• What makes Bordeaux so easy to access?

• Paragraph 7 (Sustainable future to the end)

Discuss the vocabulary

• Undertaking
• Thoughtful
• Accompany
• Amenities
• Overwhelming
• To supplement

Questions for Comprehension:

• Why are modern buildings not successful?
• What is “La Cite du Vin”?
• What is predicted as the next trend in Wine Tourism?

3. prononciation

4. Discussing (Opinion)

• Based on this article, what are your recommendations for an Old World wine producer?
• And what would you recommend to a New World wine producer?

5. Homework:

• Research a winery in Spain and find out what amenities and extras they offer and what the prices are