Join SA food identity Rosa Matto and WEA's wine tutor, David Crossman for this entertaining and delicious trip to Puglia, Italy where you will get to sample many dishes paired with delicious wines. The food of Puglia is known as a prime example of cucina povera or 'cuisine of the poor', a description of its simplicity rather than its quality. Indeed the simple dishes, mostly based on grains, vegetables and fish from the coastline, allow the quality of Puglia's local and seasonal ingredients to take centre stage. Enjoy the white wine, Fiano, with its floral, tropical, pear and honey flavours. Be impressed by the deep colour and intense flavour of the local red wine Primitivo. Another local red to try is Negroamaro, with its dark berry fruit and spicy tones, accompanied by slightly medicinal characters.

Your Tutor is David Crossman

David Crossman BA, Grad Dip Ed, Cert IV WTA has been teaching at WEA since 1994. 

David has a background in secondary school teaching, with a long-term interest in wine. While spending six months in France experiencing their wine culture, he developed an even greater enthusiasm. He was even invited to judge French wine at the Concours Agricole de Paris!

Since returning to Australia David has been involved in secondary education, adult education and wine activities. He has completed an Advanced Wine Studies course at TAFE, and has experience in wine sales as a wholesaler and retailer. He also has experience as both a teacher and administrator in adult education, and has taught the TAFE competency ‘Wine Evaluation’.

David truly believes that wine is made to be enjoyed, so his wine courses are designed to be enjoyable too.