One-Day Introductory Wine School, Saturday 11th March 2017

Our One-day Introductory Wine School is a relaxed yet educational experience, designed to introduce you to the basics of wine tasting and the classic grape varieties. Your tutor will guide you through different pairs of wines, helping you to compare and contrast them and then think about your observations, linking these to the climate and country where the grapes were grown.
We will cover all the elements in the glass, from acidity through to tannin, alcohol and oak. At the same time we look at the key grape varieties and their regions. You’ll learn to trust your intuitions and may discover you know far more than you gave yourself credit for. The morning tutorial is followed by a superb four-course food and wine matching luncheon, during which you will have the chance to practise your newfound skills. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine School

Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru
2015 Isabel Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Australia
2015 Pouilly-Fumé, Les Chants de Cri, Domaine Grebet, Loire
2015 Pouilly-Fuissé, Vieilles Vignes de Solutré, Domaine des Gerbeaux, Burgundy
2013 Richard Kershaw Clonal Selection Chardonnay, Elgin, South Africa
2011 Neudorf Vineyards, Moutere Pinot Noir, New Zealand
2012 Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru, Domaine Maume, Burgundy
2008 Côte-Rôtie, Les Essartailles, Les Vins De Vienne, Rhône
2012 Old Plains Power of One Shiraz Adelaide, Australia
2008 Contino, Viña del Olivo, Rioja, Spain
1998 Gran Reserva 890, La Rioja Alta, Rioja, Spain
2007 Ch. Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac, Bordeaux
2007 Ch. Trottevieille, St Emilion, Bordeaux
2010 Ch. d’Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux

Dress code: smart casual

NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stock and may not be available to order following the event.