Introduction to the Sparkling Wines of the World, 15th June 2016

If you've ever wondered what the difference between Crémant and Cava is, or want to see what all the fuss is about concerning English sparkling wine, this event is for you. Barbara will guide you through the world of sparkling wine, looking at why different countries produce such different styles and tasting the best of what they have to offer. From top-level Prosecco to England’s first single-vineyard sparkling wine, not to mention a range of Champagnes, you’ll come away with a full appreciation of the wide variety of fizz available.

Wines to be tasted:
Touraine Rosé, Brut, Domaine Nicolas Paget, Loire
Prosecco di Treviso, Brut, Masottina, Veneto, Italy
Hambledon, Classic Cuvée, Hampshire
Franciacorta Satèn, Biondelli, Lombardy, Italy
Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut, Domaine la Croix Montjoie, Burgundy
2014 Moscato d'Asti, Canelli, Cerutti, Piedmont, Italy
2012 Cava Raventós i Blanc, De Nit, Rosé, Spain
2011 Vouvray Pétillant, L'Ancestrale, Vincent Carême, Loire
2009 Iron Horse Classic Vintage Brut, Green Valley, California, USA
2007 Sekt Blanc de Noirs, Heymann-Löwenstein, Mosel, Germany
2004 Cava Gramona, Celler Batlle, Gran Reserva, Brut, Spain

Hosted by Barbara Drew, Wine Education Specialist

N.B. Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd historic stocks and may not be available to order
following the event.