Great Reds from Around the World, Tutored Cellar Tasting, 9 November

Do you only have Claret and Burgundy in your list of the world’s greatest wines? Might you think about venturing out of this safe haven to explore with your taste buds wide open, in the company of a trusty leader? Martin Hudson, our incredibly knowledgable Master of Wine, will enhance your understanding of the world of top wines across the board, presenting them to you with his signature combination of logical explanation, yarns and anecdotes, not to mention a few corny puns and dubious jokes!

He is the perfect specialist to lead you on this journey; with his guidance you will taste a line-up of wines of the highest pedigree, some constantly overlooked in the big playing field, others on the rise and the remaining already cherished. Join us for an evening of learning, fun and discovery.

Wines to be tasted:

Pol Roger, Brut Réserve
1996 Ch. Haut-Brion, 1er Cru Classé, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
1999 Sassicaia, San Guido, Tuscany, Italy
1997 Ridge Monte Bello, Sonoma County, California, North America
1995 Gran Reserva 890, La Rioja Alta, Rioja, Spain
2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Ch. de Beaucastel, Southern Rhône, France
2008 Ermitage Rouge, l'Ermite, Michel Chapoutier, Northern Rhône, France
2004 Ugolaia, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Lisini, Tuscany, Italy
2006 Torbreck Descendant Shiraz, Viognier, Barossa, Australia