Tastings and Events

This evening course will be a fun and informative way to complete the WSET Level 2 wine qualification. We will cover the course over four weeks, with the exam in the fifth week. Starting at 5.30pm, each session will include a light buffet supper, ending at 9.15pm.

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is devised by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and is the internationally recognised course that is followed by those entering the wine and hospitality trades. It can be comfortably achieved by those with little or no previous wine knowledge. A selection of wines will be tasted at each session, offering a broad introduction. The course also teaches tasting techniques from which to build tasting experience. We cover the syllabus over four weeks and the examination is sat in the final fifth session by way of a 50-question multiple choice paper to be completed within one hour.

The course cost covers WSET examination fees, WSET course materials, WSET accredited tuition, use of Berry Bros. & Rudd equipment and tasting samples. Course materials are sent to you in advance and we recommend that you read them thoroughly before starting the course. Hosted by Olivia Bodle, Fine Wine Specialist
 
Session one: Monday 6th January
Course induction
Tasting technique
Pairing wine and food
Factors influencing the production of red wines
Factors influencing the production of white, sweet and rosé wines

Session two: Monday 13th January
Pinot Noir and Zinfandel/Primitivo
Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Sémillon and Furmint
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
Gewürztraminer, Viognier and Albariño

Session three: Monday 20th January
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah/Shiraz
Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Carménère, Malbec and Pinotage

Session four: Monday 27th January
Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio and Fiano
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Corvina, Sangiovese and Montepulciano
Sparkling wines
Fortified wines

Revision session: 10am to 3pm, Friday 31st January

Examination: 5.30 to 7.30pm, Monday 3rd February

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.

Bring your guests to dine in the Napoleon Cellar on Monday evenings, when we hand over the reins to our Head Chef Stewart Turner. Previously of the Michelin-starred Waterside Inn at Bray, Stewart will cook up an absolute storm – preparing a sumptuous three-course dinner, alongside which we will pour our award-winning Own Selection range. Expect a delicious apéritif in our original 17th century shop, alongside Stewart’s signature (and utterly moreish) gougères, before descending to the atmospheric Napoleon Cellar where a further four wines will be poured alongside Stewart’s menu. Hosted by Ned Rodger, Fine Wine Specialist

Dress code: smart casual

NB Wines for this event will be chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s stock at the time of the event, so most will be available to order afterwards.

This is a chance to savour the unique taste of “prestige cuvée” Champagnes. You’ll try examples from some of the biggest names from the reigon including Krug, Pol Roger and Taittinger. During the evening, you’ll learn more about each House and what sets it apart from the rest. Through tasting different styles and vintages, you’ll compare and contrast these wines and learn that there’s much more to Champagne than meets the eye. Hosted by Edwin Dublin, Champagne Specialist
 
Wines to be tasted:
2014 Champagne Pierre Péters, L’Esprit, Blancs de Blancs, Grand Cru, Brut
2014 Champagne Leclerc Briant, Le Croisette, Brut      
2011 Champagne Fleury, Sonate, Extra Brut             
2009 Champagne Pol Roger, Blanc De Blancs, Brut    
2008 Champagne Louis Roederer, Cristal, Brut
2007 Champagne Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Rosé, Brut
2004 Champagne Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Brut 
2004 Champagne Laurent Perrier, Alexandra Rosé, Brut           
2004 Champagne Krug, Brut
2002 Champagne Krug, Brut
2000 Champagne Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Brut      
                                        
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.

Join us after hours for a Spanish-themed London Shop Late. You’ll have the chance to sample eight wines from four of our favourite Spanish producers: Gramona in Penedès, Rafael Palacios in Valdeorras, Domaines Lupier in Navarra and Bodega Mustiguillo in Valencia. We’ll also have tapas provided by Spanish food specialists Brindisa. Over the course of the evening, you’ll have the chance to speak to the winemakers and try a range of food and wine combinations. Hosted by Catriona Felstead MW, Wine Buyer

Wines to be tasted:

2014 Gramona, Imperial, Corpinnat, Brut
2011 Gramona, III Lustros, Gran Reserva, Cava de Paraje, Brut Nature
2018 Louro do Bolo, Rafael Palacios, Valdeorras
2018 As Sortes, Rafael Palacios, Valdeorras
2016 La Dama, Domaines Lupier, Navarra
2015 El Terroir, Domaines Lupier, Navarra
2017 Finca Calvestra, Merseguera, Bodega Mustiguillo, Valencia
2016 Finca Terrerazo, Bodega Mustiguillo, Valencia

Please note that paper tickets will not be issued for this event; names will be added to a guestlist.

Dress code: smart casual

NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s stock and most will be available to order afterwards.

The wines of red Burgundy provoke curiosity in us like no other wine region. At this tasting, you’ll explore the region’s finest reds, with a flight of wines all from the 2017 vintage – allowing you to focus purely on the differences between terroir and producer. You’ll tour the region via bottles from Burgundy’s most famous villages, from Volany to Nuits-St Georges. We’ll finish the evening with two Grands Crus, including a fabulous 1996 from one of Vosne-Romanée’s most hallowed names – Domaine Lamarche. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine School

Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd English Sparkling Wine by Hambledon, Brut, Hampshire
2017 Bourgogne Rouge, Domaine Marc Colin
2017 Volnay, Les Caillerets, 1er Cru, Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur
2017 Pommard, Les Rugiens, 1er Cru, Domaine Faiveley 
2017 Nuits-St Georges, Les Boudots, 1er Cru, Benjamin Leroux
2017 Vosne-Romanée, Benjamin Leroux
2017 Chambolle-Musigny, Vieilles Vignes Patrice Rion 
2017 Morey-St Denis, Champs Vigne, Frederic Cossard
2017 Gevrey-Chambertin, Mes Favorites, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Alain Burguet
2017 Mazis-Chambertin, Grand Cru, Domaine Tawse 
2014 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, Grand Cru, Domaine Damoy
1996 Vosne-Romanée, Les Malconsorts, 1er Cru, Domaine Lamarche

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.

Join your host Master of Wine Barbara Drew for an evening of food and wine matching, focusing on Champagne. Frequently relegated to apéritif time, Champagne can miss out on the attention it deserves – but tonight it will be in the spotlight throughout the evening. Barbara will put together an eclectic selection of wines, with some lesser-known styles joining more famous names.. You’ll have the chance to sample biodynamic, vintage, single-vineyard and recently disgorged Champagnes as well as an array of the region’s usual and more unusual grape varieties. Hosted by Barbara Drew MW, Wine & Spirits Education Specialist

Wines to be tasted:
Hambledon, Classic Cuvée, Brut Hampshire, England
Champagne Gosset, Blanc de Blancs, Brut
Champagne Leclerc Briant, Rosé, Brut
2012 Champagne Fleury, Notes Blanches, Brut Nature
Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Sous Bois, Brut
Champagne Jacquesson, Cuvée 737, Dégorgement Tardif, Extra Brut
2007 Champagne Bollinger, La Grande Année, Brut

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.
 

Join Lance Jefferson for a delightful lunch around the Long Room table. Spain’s viticultural traditions run deep, yet it is also in the grip of a vinous revolution and is currently producing some of the most exciting wines in the world. Previously “safe” regions, such as Rioja, are reinventing themselves, while pioneering winemakers are carving out names for themselves in the lesser-known areas of Galicia and León. Expect both unusual and classic wines, all paired with a delicious four-course Spanish-inspired menu. Hosted by Lance Jefferson, Director to the Chairman’s Office

Dress code: smart casual

NB Wines for this event will be chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s stock at the time of the event, so most will be available to order afterwards.

This evening course is perfect for those who have a grasp of the most common grapes – perhaps having already conquered our Introduction to Wine Course – and are keen to learn more.

The course takes place over six weeks, covering the world’s most famous wine regions. You will learn about the style, quality and price of wines produced in Burgundy, Rhône, Italy, Spain, Champagne and – of course – Bordeaux. You will also have the chance to sample the Old World’s rivals, wines of similar styles being made in the New World today, deciding for yourself which you like best. You will leave the course with a better understanding of why these regions have made a name for themselves, and just what it is that makes their wines unique. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine School

Session one: Tuesday 21st April
Burgundy
 
Session two: Tuesday 28th April
Rhône
 
Session three: Tuesday 5th May
Italy and Spain
 
Session four: Tuesday 12th May
Champagne
 
Session five: Tuesday 19th May
Bordeaux
 
Session six: Tuesday 26th May
New World
 
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.

Take a tour of the Golden State with our One-Day California Wine School. California produces over 90% of the USA's wine, and this tasting will be a chance to explore the wide variety of styles emerging from its range of climates.

From delicate whites to booming, full-bodied reds – not to mention some off-the-beaten track styles – come along and learn why California is still the hottest state for wine in America. You will start with a morning tasting 11 wines, followed by a four-course lunch in our historic Napoleon Cellar with a further eight wines.

Wines to be tasted:
2016 DeSante, L'Atelier, Napa Valley
2015 Tablas Creek, White, Paso Robles
2016 Au Bon Climat, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County
2015 Ramey, Rochioli Chardonnay, Sonoma County
2016 Occidental, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County
2016 Birichino, Becthold Cinsault, Santa Cruz County
2012 Qupé Sonnie's Syrah Sawyer Lindquist, Central Coast
2017 Frog's Leap, Zinfandel, Napa Valley
2014 Tablas Creek, Esprit de Tablas Red, Paso Robles
1995 Ridge Monte Bello, Santa Cruz County
2011 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2016 Birichino, Malvasia Petulant Naturel, Santa Cruz County
2015 Sidebar, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
2016 Qupé, Marsanne, Santa Barbara County
2017 Birichino, Vin Gris Rosé, Santa Cruz County
2015 Au Bon Climat, Pinot Noir Isabelle, Santa Barbara County
2015 DeSante, Proof Red, Napa Valley
2014 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2016 Bedrock Wine Co., Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma County

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.

Find out all about the world’s most prestigious sparkling wine: Champagne. During this evening, you will discover what makes the Champagne region so exceptional, delving into the mysteries of the wine’s production – a method which has been developed and honed over centuries. You will compare and contrast 12 Champagnes which showcase the huge variety of styles available. Producers on show will include Grandes Marques such as Pol Roger, Bollinger, Krug and Cristal. Hosted by Edwin Dublin, Champagne Specialist

Wines to be tasted:
Champagne Gaston Chiquet, Premier Cru, Brut
Berry Bros. & Rudd Blanc de Blancs, Champagne by Le Mesnil, Grand Cru, Brut  
Berry Bros. & Rudd Rosé Champagne by Marguet, Grand Cru, Brut                      
Champagne Moët et Chandon Impérial, Brut                           
Champagne Louis Roederer, Brut  
Champagne Bollinger, Special Cuvée, Brut                           
2009 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut     
2009 Champagne Pol Roger, Brut
2008 Champagne Louis Roederer, Cristal, Brut   
Krug Grande Cuvee 166 Edition  
                  
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.

Tonight’s focus will be British green asparagus, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in a meal based around this seasonal delight. While asparagus is notoriously difficult to pair with wine, your host will select a mix of both classic and more unusual wines to complement your asparagus-themed menu. Our Head Chef Stewart Turner will create a fantastic four-course tasting menu, carefully paired with wines chosen by your host, for what promises to be a truly indulgent, gourmet evening. Hosted by Isabella Cameron, Fine Wine Specialist
 
Dress code: smart casual
 
NB Wines for this event will be chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s stock at the time of the event, so most will be available to order afterwards.

One of Burgundy’s most enchanting villages, Chassagne-Montrachet is home to some of the region’s most outstanding producers. This tasting will focus on the crus of the village and you’ll have the chance to sample seven wines. Your host – Mark Pardoe MW – will guide you through the tasting, describing the wines and bringing the terroir and history of the village to life. Hosted by Mark Pardoe MW, Wine Director

Wines to be tasted:
2016 Chassagne-Montrachet, Château de Puligny-Montrachet
2016 Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Baudines, 1er Cru, Benjamin Leroux 
2017 Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Macherelles 1er Cru, Domaine Jacques Carillon
2017 Chassagne-Montrachet, Embazées, 1er Cru, Benjamin Leroux
2016 Chassagne-Montrachet, Morgeot Clos de la Chapelle, Louis Jadot 
2017 Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard
2013 Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Domaine Leflaive 

Dress code: smart casual

NB Wines for this event will be chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s stock just before the time of the event, so most will be available to order following the event.

An understanding of Bordeaux is essential for any wine connoisseur. Our one-day course will help you discover why the region has such an enviable reputation as you learn about the landmark 1855 classification and taste a variety of red and white wines.

Not only will you have the chance to compare and contrast all the famous communes, but you will also taste some more mature examples. All this will be followed by a Bordelais-themed lunch in our cellars, accompanied by even more fine Bordeaux as it is meant to be enjoyed – with excellent food. By the end of this hugely enjoyable day, you will have a deeper understanding of the region and the ability to navigate the Bordeaux section of any restaurant wine list with ease. Hosted by Mark Pardoe MW, Wine Director

 Wines to be tasted:
2017 Berry Bros. & Rudd Good Ordinary Claret 
2017 Berry Bros. & Rudd Extra Ordinary White by Famille JM Cazes, Graves
2016 Duo de Conseillante, Pomerol
2015 Château Grand Mayne, St Emilion
2015 Château Figeac, St Emilion
2014 Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac
2014 Château Pichon-Longueville-Baron, Pauillac
2014 Château Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Léognan
2014 Château Branaire-Ducru, St Julien
2013 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc, Pessac-Léognan                                 
2011 Château Giscours, Margaux
2005 Château Cos d'Estournel, St Estèphe
2001 Château Latour, Pauillac                                                                                      
1989 Château Gruaud-Larose, St Julien

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.
 

This evening is dedicated to the spectacular village of Puligny-Montrachet. During the tasting, you’ll have the chance to sample nine wines from the village, three of which will be Grand Cru. Your host – Mark Pardoe MW – will lead you through the tasting, highlighting the rich history of the village, the producers and the wines on show. Hosted by Mark Pardoe MW, Wine Director
 
Wines to be tasted:
2017 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Levrons, Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur              
2017 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Aubues, Domaine Jean-Claude Bachelet  
2017 Bourgogne, Les Sétilles, Olivier Leflaive 
2016 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Chalumeaux, 1er Cru, Comtesse de Chérisey     
2016 Chevalier-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Lucien Le Moine
2016 Bourgogne Blanc, Lucien Le Moine
2015 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatières, 1er Cru, Château de Puligny-Montrachet
2016 Chevalier-Montrachet, Demoiselles, Grand Cru, Héritiers Louis Jadot 
2017 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Olivier Leflaive 
 
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.

Join us for an evening celebrating Bordeaux’s famous 1855 classification of the wines of the Médoc. Over the evening you’ll learn more about the region as you enjoy a meal designed by our Head Chef to complement each of the bottles. The evening will start with Champagne, before moving onto a dry white Bordeaux – a wine style that was not included in the original classification. Following this, you’ll explore the reds of the region, the final flight of which will include an exceptional and mature First Growth – a 1995 Château Haut-Brion. All five Left Bank communes will be represented at this evening: St Estèphe, Pauillac, St Julien, Margaux and Pessac-Léognan. The grand finale will be a taste of the world’s most famous sweet wine, Château d’Yquem. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine school.
 
Wines to be tasted:
2009 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru
2016 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Pessac-Léognan           
2005 Château Potensac, Médoc  
2005 Château Cos d’Estournel, St Estèphe 
1996 Château Giscours, Margaux 
2003 Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac
2000 Château Beychevelle, St Julien
1995 Château Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan
2009 Château d’Yquem, Sauternes
 
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.

Join us in the Pickering Cellar for our Introduction to Wine Course. You will learn about wine over six Tuesday evenings.

The series begins by looking at the factors that influence the balance of wine, learning about alcohol, tannins, acidity, aroma and flavour, and how to describe wine, as well as spotting levels of oak influence and ageing. The following five sessions are dedicated to studying three or four different grape varieties and contrasting key examples from Europe and the New World.

The idea is to enjoy harnessing your natural tasting ability while applying your observations to facts about the provenance of the wines. During the course we tackle all sorts of questions and aim to challenge common myths about wine – and, most importantly, increase your confidence in tasting. Cheese, nibbles and our Head Chef’s canapés are served at each session, along with plenty of water. The course will follow the below outline, with the emphasis firmly on learning through taste. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine School

Session one: Tuesday 2nd June
What is in a glass of wine and how to sense it
 
Session two: Tuesday 9th June
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
 
Session three: Tuesday 16th June
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
 
Session four: Tuesday 23rd June
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc
 
Session five: Tuesday 30th June
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Shiraz/Syrah and Zinfandel
 
Session six: Tuesday 7th July
Grenache, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and a review of all grape varieties covered
 
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.

As part of our series exploring Burgundy’s great villages, this evening will focus on Meursault. With more top producers than any other in the Côte d’Or, Meursault is the holy grail when it comes to white wine. During this tasting, you’ll have the chance to sample 12 wines from the village. You’ll be led through the tasting by Mark Pardoe MW, who will give you an insight into each wine. He’ll also discuss the background and history of the village, helping you to understand what makes Meursault so special. Hosted by Mark Pardoe MW, Wine Director

Wines to be tasted:
2016 Meursault, Les Perrières, 1er Cru, Domaine de Montille                            
2016 Meursault, Les Perrières, 1er Cru, Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur    
2016 Meursault, Les Genevrières, 1er Cru, Domaine Michel Bouzereau   
2016 Meursault, Les Charmes, 1er Cru, Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur
2016 Meursault, Jean-Philippe Fichet
2016 Meursault, Cuvée Tête de Murger, Domaine Patrick Javillier
2016 Meursault, Charmes, 1er Cru, Domaine Antoine Jobard                      
2016 Meursault, Bois de Blagny, VV, Comtesse de Chérisey
2016 Bourgogne Blanc, Lucien Le Moine
2015 Meursault, Poruzots, 1er Cru, Château de Puligny-Montrachet  
2015 Meursault, Les Grands Charrons, Domaine Michel Bouzereau
2015 Meursault, Domaine Roulot

Dress code: smart casual

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

Join us in the Napoleon Cellar for a dinner exploring Bordeaux, arguably the centre of the fine wine world. Over the course of the evening, you’ll visit many of the major communes, discover the white, red and sweet styles made in the region, and taste a flight of Clarets – from a range of vintages and around the region. Alongside this vinous escapade, you’ll enjoy an exquisite four-course dinner designed by our Head Chef, Stewart Turner.

Wines to be tasted:
2009 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2013 L’Esprit de Chevalier Blanc, Pessac-Léognan 
2014 Château Clinet, Pomerol    
2012 Château Grand Pey Lescours, St Emilion 
2011 Château Ormes de Pez, St Estèphe
2003 Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac     
2007 Château Giscours, Margaux    
2005 Château Gruaud-Larose, St Julien   
1978 Château Climens, Barsac
   
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.

Ease into this One-Day Burgundy Wine School with tea, coffee and biscuits before we launch into a tasting of 14 Burgundies, comparing the wines and discussing our impression of them. We will cover the quality hierarchy of Burgundy, including Grand Cru, Premier Cru and village wines as well as its most famous subregions. Hosted by Mark Pardoe MW, Wine Director
 
Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2017 Petit Chablis, Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin
2015 Chablis, Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin
2016 Chablis, La Fourchaume, 1er Cru, Jean-Claude Bessin             
2016 Chablis, Vaudésir, Grand Cru, Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin    
2017 Meursault, Les Tillets, Domaine Denis Carre
2016 Meursault, Genevrières, 1er Cru, Benjamin Leroux
2017 Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Embrazées, 1er Cru, Vincent & Sophie Morey
2016 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatières, 1er Cru, Château de Puligny-Montrachet
2016 Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Benjamin Leroux 
2016 Volnay, Clos de la Rougeotte, 1er Cru, Domaine François Buffet
2013 Nuits-St Georges, Clos de Thorey, 1er Cru, Domaine de la Vougeraie 
2015 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Fremières, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Digioia-Royer          
2014 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, Grand Cru, Domaine Pierre Damoy
2010 Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Armand Rousseau
Berry Bros. & Rudd William Pickering Tawny Port
 
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.

This evening we are celebrating all things lobster. Our Head Chef Stewart Turner has designed a three-course menu which uses lobster as the star ingredient, and will end with a refreshing fruit pudding. Each lobster course will be accompanied by two wines, some will be classic accompaniments to shellfish, while some will be more unusual. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine School

Wines to be tasted:
Champagne Gosset, Blanc De Blancs, Brut
2015 Richard Kershaw, Deconstructed Chardonnay, Elgin, South Africa
2014 Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling GG Réserve, Dr Loosen, Germany
2017 Chassagne Montrachet, Les Macherelles 1er Cru, Domaine Jacques Carillon, Burgundy
2017 Powell & Son, Barossa Valley Roussanne Marsanne, Barossa Valley, Australia
2018 Etna Rosato, Graci, Passopisciaro, Sicily, Italy
2015 Beaux Frères, Pinot Noir, Upper Terrace, Oregon, USA
2015 Bodegas Alión, Ribera del Duero, Spain

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.

Indulge in an evening dedicated to whisky and cheese in our Pickering Cellar. We’ll start by looking at how whisky is made, then sample spirits from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, Ireland and North America. Alongside each dram, we’ll showcase a range of different cheeses, from the British Isles and beyond. During the evening, we will explore classic matches, such as Highland malts with mature Scottish cheddar, to more unusual pairings, like Bourbon and blue cheese. An ideal evening for spirits and cheese-lovers alike. Hosted by Barbara Drew MW, Wine and Spirits Education Specialist
 
Spirits to be tasted:
The Glenrothes, 12-Year-Old, Speyside, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (40%)
Green Spot, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (40%)
1991 Cambus, Cask No. 61972, Single Grain Scotch Whisky (55.1%)
Nikka Days, Blended Japanese Whisky (40.0%)
2008 Berry Bros. & Rudd Linkwood, Cask Ref. 303305, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (53.9%)
2007 Berry Bros. & Rudd Blair Athol, Cask Ref. 4599, Highlands, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (55.7%)
1990 Berry Bros. & Rudd Bunnahabhain, Cask Ref. 1536, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (47.8%)
Texas Legation Batch No.2, Bourbon Whiskey, USA (46.2%)
Amrut, Fusion, Indian Malt Whisky (50%)
 
Dress code: smart casual
 
NB Spirits for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stock and may not be available to order following the event.

If you want to get to grips with vintage variations in Burgundy, this is the tasting for you. Barbara Drew MW will guide you through the recent, key vintages in Burgundy. You’ll learn how weather patterns impact different wine styles, and which vintages are most suitable for ageing. A must for any Burgundy collector, or those looking to unravel the mysteries of this classic French region. Hosted by Barbara Drew MW, Wine and Spirits Education Specialist

Wines to be tasted:
2017 Chablis, Fourchaume, Héritage, 1er Cru, Le Domaine d'Henri 
2016 Mâcon-Uchizy, Les Maranches, Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon 
2015 Meursault, Les Grands Charrons, Domaine Michel Bouzereau 
2014 Bourgogne Blanc, Clos-du-Château, Château de Puligny-Montrachet 
2013 Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, Les Eguisons, Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard
2012 Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Leflaive    
2016 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, Morgeot, 1er Cru, Maison Caroline Lestimé
2015 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Fremières, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Digioia-Royer
2014 Morey-St Denis, Les Faconnières, 1er Cru, Domaine Lignier-Michelot
2013 Volnay, Les Taillepieds, 1er Cru, Domaine de Montille  
2012 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, Grand Cru, Domaine Alain Burguet 
2011 Forges du Tart, Domaine Clos de Tart    

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.

Explore the climatic, physical and human influences that create the differences between French wines and their New World counterparts. Your host Demetri will guide you through five different pairings during this dinner that will help bring these ideas to life. During this evening, you’ll compare and contrast wines from famous French regions, such as Champagne, Burgundy and Bordeaux, with New World wines from the likes of South Africa, Argentina and New Zealand. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine school


Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Rosé Champagne by Marguet, Grand Cru
2015 Anthonij Rupert, L'Ormarins, Brut Rosé, Western Cape, South Africa
2018 Sancerre Blanc, André Dezat, Loire
2018 Neudorf, Sauvignon Blanc, Nelson, New Zealand
2014 Santenay, Les Gravières, 1er Cru, Domaine Philippe Colin, Burgundy
2017 Crittenden Estate, The Zumma Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Australia
2011 Château Malartic-Lagravière, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
2015 Pulenta, Gran Corte, Mendoza, Argentina
2016 Crozes-Hermitage, Domaine des Lises, Domaine Maxime Graillot, Rhône
2014 Tablas Creek Syrah Paso Robles, California, USA

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.

Want to know your Moët from your Bolly? This is the event for you. Learn about Champagne and how its made as your host guides you through 13 wines. You’ll taste a variety of styles such as blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs, non-vintage, vintage and prestige cuvées.
 
You’ll build your knowledge of Champagne as you taste wines from the likes of Pol Roger, Krug and Dom Pérignon. After your morning’s tuition, you’ll settle down for a specially prepared lunch with a further four vintage and “pudding” Champagnes to see just how versatile this wine is with food. You’ll come away able to express why you prefer zero dosage styles, or favour Bollinger over Pol Roger. Hosted by Edwin Dublin, Champagne Specialist  
 
Wines to be tasted:
Champagne Gaston Chiquet, Premier Cru, Brut
Berry Bros. & Rudd Rosé Champagne by Marguet, Grand Cru, Brut
Champagne Moët et Chandon Impérial, Brut    
Champagne Louis Roederer, Brut
Champagne Bollinger, Special Cuvée, Brut                                         
2009 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2009 Champagne Pol Roger, Brut
2008 Champagne Louis Roederer, Cristal, Brut 
2014 Champagne Pierre Péters, L'Esprit, Blancs de Blancs, Grand Cru, Brut   
2011 Champagne Fleury, Notes Blanches, Brut   
2009 Champagne Gaston Chiquet, Cuvée Or Millésimé, Brut    
2010 Champagne Leclerc Briant, Extra Brut 
Champagne Pol Roger, Rich Demi Sec                       


                               

Put your blind tasting skills to the test tonight in this tutored session focusing on sparkling wines. You will taste the wines blind in flights of three, with a small clue given as to the common link between them. Afterwards your host will reveal the wines and discuss the differences. This tasting is ideal for those who wish to practise for wine exams but would also suit those who are interested in wine and feel like challenging their brains and palates. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine School
 
Dress code: smart casual
 
NB Wines for this event will be chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s stocks just before the time of the event, so most will be available to order following the event.

Join us for an indulgent high tea spent tasting seven Champagnes in three flights, alongside an apéritif and a sparkling wine from England. We’ll begin the tasting with a rosé apéritif. The first flight will showcase the different grape varieties used in Champagne alongside a lobster salad and some delicious London-cure smoked salmon terrine prepared by our Head Chef. The second flight will showcase some well-known producers, comparing and contrasting different House styles. As you learn how Champagne is made, coronation chicken and a scrumptious home-made sausage roll will be served. We will then move on to discuss the concept of vintage Champagne. We will end the day with a demi-sec English sparkling wine alongside a sumptuous selection encompassing two plump scones (one fruit and one plain) with home-made raspberry jam and, of course, clotted cream, plus a delectable brownie dressed with our King's Ginger sauce. Should you happen to tire of Champagne, an assortment of artisan leaf teas will also be available for you to try. Hosted by Katie Daniel, Fine Wine Sepcialist




Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Rosé Champagne by Marguet, Grand Cru, Brut
Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
Berry Bros. & Rudd Blanc de Blancs Champagne by Le Mesnil, Grand Cru, Brut
Champagne Fleury, Blanc de Noirs, Brut, 1929 Label
Champagne Bollinger, Special Cuvée, Brut
Champagne Pol Roger, Réserve, Brut
Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve
2009 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
Nyetimber, Cuvée Chérie, Demi-Sec, Sussex, England

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.

Enjoy a Champagne reception in the Pickering Cellar before a two-hour session designed to build your confidence in wine tasting. No matter your level of expertise, you will have numerous thoughts and impressions the moment a wine hits your palate. At this event, your host will teach you to trust these instincts, helping you grow in confidence. Tasting through eight wines from around the world, including wonderful examples from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Barolo, you will learn to identify acidity, tannin, alcohol and the age of a wine. You will leave a more self-assured taster, equipped to discover which wines you do and don’t like, and – even more importantly – why. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine School

Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2017 Chablis, Les Fourneaux, 1er Cru, Samuel Billaud, Burgundy
2017 DeSante, Old Vine Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California, USA
2017 Berry Bros. & Rudd Mosel Riesling Kabinett, Selbach-Oster, Germany 
2014 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvée Chaupin, Domaine de la Janasse, Rhône
2017 Beaujolais-Lantignié, Alexandre Burgaud
2015 Barolo, Serralunga d'Alba, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont, Italy
2006 Viña Tondonia Tinto Reserva, Bodegas R. López de Heredia, Rioja, Spain
2016 Torresilo, Cillar de Silos, Ribera del Duero, Spain

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.

Taste the crème de la crème of Bordeaux at this evening dedicated to the First Growths. You’ll learn all about the historic 1855 classification of Bordeaux through a splendid selection of wines from its First Growth châteaux. Your tutor Demetri Walters MW will answer your questions about the history of this prestigious region and guide you through a range of fascinating vintages, stretching back to 1988. You’ll taste wines from each of the Left Bank’s five First Growths, as well as a pair of wines from two of the Right Bank’s most illustrious properties. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine school

Wines to be tasted:
2008 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
1995 Château Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan
1988 Château Margaux, Margaux
2001 Château Latour, Pauillac
2005 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac
2007 Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac
2007 Château Cheval Blanc, St Emilion
2009 Château Pavie, St Emilion

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.

Along with picture-postcard scenery and charming villages, Alsace is the source of some of France’s most varied and food-friendly wines. This evening we will take a look at the region’s distinctive history and terroir, discussing and tasting a range of wines from a selection of Alsace’s best producers, allowing us to compare and contrast the grape varieties and styles of the region. The line-up will include a range of grape varieties, both red and white, produced in styles from bone-dry to lusciously sweet. Hosted by Olivia Bodle, Fine Wine Specialist

Wines to be tasted:
2017 Sylvaner, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine André Ostertag
2017 Pinot Blanc Gebreit, Domaine Lucas & André Rieffel
2016 Pinot Gris, Domaine Rolly-Gassmann
2017 Pinot Gris, Zellberg, Domaine André Ostertag
2017 Pinot Noir, Fronholz, Domaine André Ostertag
2017 Riesling, Muenchberg, Grand Cru, Domaine André Ostertag
2013 Riesling, Geisberg, Grand Cru, Trimbach
2009 Riesling, Schoelhammer, Hugel & Fils
2000 Riesling Kappelweg, Vendanges Tardives, Domaine Rolly-Gassmann

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.

Put your blind tasting skills to the test tonight in this tutored session focusing on white wines. You will taste the wines blind in flights of three, with a small clue given as to the common link between them. Afterwards your host will reveal the wines and discuss the differences. This tasting is ideal for those who wish to practise for wine exams but would also suit those who are interested in wine and feel like challenging their brains and palates. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine School
 
Dress code: smart casual
 
NB Wines for this event will be chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s stocks just before the time of the event, so most will be available to order following the event.