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This one-day course will be a fun and informative way to complete the WSET Level 1 qualification. Starting at 9am with tea and coffee, we’ll stop for a delicious picnic lunch at around 1pm, resuming studies in the afternoon until 4pm. We will end the day with the exam which will be completed by 5pm.
The WSET Level 1 Award is an internationally recognised course devised by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. For individuals new to wine study, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell and taste, looking at how to pair wine with food. A selection of wines will be tasted, offering a broad introduction. The examination (a 30-question multiple choice paper) is sat at the end of the day, to be completed within 45 minutes. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.
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 after registration and we recommend that you read them thoroughly before starting the course.
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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
Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2016 Pouilly-Fumé, Les Cocques, Domaine Patrick Coulbois, Loire
2017 Dog Point, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
2015 Pouilly-Fuissé, Vieilles Vignes, Olivier Merlin, Burgundy
2014 Ramey, Woolsey Road Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California, USA
2013 Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Evocelles, Domaine de la Vougeraie, Burgundy
2016 Churton, Special Blend Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand
2011 Ermitage, Les Dionnières, Domaine Ferraton, Rhône
2015 Mullineux, Syrah, Swartland, South Africa
2017 Joven de Silos, Cillar de Silos, Ribera del Duero, Spain
2009 Prado Enea, Gran Reserva, Bodegas Muga, Rioja, Spain
2006 Ch. Langoa Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux
2006 Ch. Trottevieille, St Emilion, Bordeaux
2011 Ch. d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux
NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stocks and may not be available to order following the event.
Dress code: smart casual
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Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2016 Pouilly-Fumé, Les Cocques, Domaine Patrick Coulbois, Loire
2017 Dog Point, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
2015 Pouilly-Fuissé, Vieilles Vignes, Olivier Merlin, Burgundy
2014 Ramey, Woolsey Road Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California, USA
2013 Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Evocelles, Domaine de la Vougeraie, Burgundy
2016 Churton, Special Blend Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand
2011 Ermitage, Les Dionnières, Domaine Ferraton, Rhône
2015 Mullineux, Syrah, Swartland, South Africa
2017 Joven de Silos, Cillar de Silos, Ribera del Duero, Spain
2009 Prado Enea, Gran Reserva, Bodegas Muga, Rioja, Spain
2006 Ch. Langoa Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux
2006 Ch. Trottevieille, St Emilion, Bordeaux
2011 Ch. d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux
NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stocks and may not be available to order following the event.
Dress code: smart casual
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Gin is (still) having something of a revival, so come along this evening and learn all about it. We’ll start with a gin and tonic to get in the mood, before diving in to learn about the history of gin, from its origins as Genever and Old Tom to its (re)incarnation as anything from a light, delicately flavoured and floral spirit to a robust and spicy drink. We’ll end with a look at gin cocktails, and what makes the perfect Martini. To balance your spirits, we’ll serve homemade bar snacks. The perfect evening for those who prefer the grain to the grape. Hosted by Barbara Drew MW, Wine & Spirits Education Specialist.
Spirits to be tasted:
No.3 London Dry Gin, 46%
Anchor Old Tom Gin, 45%
Explorer Edition, The Lakes Gin, The Lakes Distillery, 47.1%
Sullivans Cove, Hobart No.4, Single Single Malt Gin, 44%
Suntory Roku Gin, Japanese Craft Gin 43%
Hepple Gin, Moorland Spirit Co., 45%
The Botanist, Islay Dry Gin, 46%
Zuidam 5-Year-Old Zeer Oude Genever Gin, 38%
Berrys' Sloe Gin, 26%
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.
Dress code: smart casual
Spirits to be tasted:
No.3 London Dry Gin, 46%
Anchor Old Tom Gin, 45%
Explorer Edition, The Lakes Gin, The Lakes Distillery, 47.1%
Sullivans Cove, Hobart No.4, Single Single Malt Gin, 44%
Suntory Roku Gin, Japanese Craft Gin 43%
Hepple Gin, Moorland Spirit Co., 45%
The Botanist, Islay Dry Gin, 46%
Zuidam 5-Year-Old Zeer Oude Genever Gin, 38%
Berrys' Sloe Gin, 26%
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.
Dress code: smart casual
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Since it released its first bottles last year, Daftmill has rapidly become a cult name for whisky-lovers. Francis Cuthbert – the owner, founder and distiller at Daftmill – will be hosting the first ever Daftmill masterclass outside Scotland in our cellars at No.3 St James’s Street. The tasting will feature six whiskies – including some of the distillery’s early releases, as well as cask samples. This tasting is an excellent opportunity to learn more about this single-estate farm distillery and its superb whiskies. Hosted by Ronnie Cox, Brands Heritage Director, and guest speaker Francis Cuthbert, Daftmill
Dress code: smart casual
NB Wines for this event will be chosen from the Berry Bros. & Rudd and the producer’s stock at the time of the event and may not be available to order afterwards.
Dress code: smart casual
NB Wines for this event will be chosen from the Berry Bros. & Rudd and the producer’s stock at the time of the event and may not be available to order afterwards.
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| 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. |
Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2016 Pouilly-Fumé, Les Cocques, Domaine Patrick Coulbois, Loire
2017 Dog Point, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
2015 Pouilly-Fuissé, Vieilles Vignes, Olivier Merlin, Burgundy
2014 Ramey, Woolsey Road Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California, USA
2013 Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Evocelles, Domaine de la Vougeraie, Burgundy
2016 Churton, Special Blend Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand
2011 Ermitage, Les Dionnières, Domaine Ferraton, Rhône
2015 Mullineux, Syrah, Swartland, South Africa
2017 Joven de Silos, Cillar de Silos, Ribera del Duero, Spain
2009 Prado Enea, Gran Reserva, Bodegas Muga, Rioja, Spain
2006 Ch. Langoa Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux
2006 Ch. Trottevieille, St Emilion, Bordeaux
2011 Ch. d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux
NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stocks and may not be available to order following the event.
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Join us in the historic Pickering Cellar for our interactive Introduction to Wine Course. You will learn about wine over six Tuesday evenings, with the help of one of our talented Wine Educators and the support of our own introductory book Exploring and Tasting Wine.
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.
Session 1: Tuesday 4th June 2019
What is in a glass of wine and how to sense it
Session 2: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Session 3:Tuesday 18th June 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Session 4: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc
Session 5: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Shiraz/Syrah and Zinfandel
Session 6: Tuesday 9th July 2019
Grenache, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and a review of all grape varieties covered
Dress code: Smart casual
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.
Session 1: Tuesday 4th June 2019
What is in a glass of wine and how to sense it
Session 2: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Session 3:Tuesday 18th June 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Session 4: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc
Session 5: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Shiraz/Syrah and Zinfandel
Session 6: Tuesday 9th July 2019
Grenache, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and a review of all grape varieties covered
Dress code: Smart casual
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Besides laying claim to being France’s largest vineyard area, and home to more large wine estates than anywhere else in the country, Bordeaux also produces a larger share of the world’s most expensive wines than anywhere else. As you would expect, top-drawer Bordeaux represents the absolute apogee of production and tonight will be a wonderful chance to indulge in some very serious wine. Hosted by Demetri Walters MW, Wine Educator & Presenter.
Wines to be tasted:
2008 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2012 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Graves, Bordeaux
2000 Ch. Calon-Ségur, St Estèphe, Bordeaux
2004 Ch. Giscours, Margaux, Bordeaux
2006 Ch. Canon, St Emilion, Bordeaux
1975 Ch. Léoville-Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux
1997 Ch. Coutet, Barsac, Bordeaux
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.
Dress code: smart casual
Wines to be tasted:
2008 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2012 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Graves, Bordeaux
2000 Ch. Calon-Ségur, St Estèphe, Bordeaux
2004 Ch. Giscours, Margaux, Bordeaux
2006 Ch. Canon, St Emilion, Bordeaux
1975 Ch. Léoville-Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux
1997 Ch. Coutet, Barsac, Bordeaux
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.
Dress code: smart casual
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This two week Saturday course will be a fun and informative way to complete the WSET Level 2 Spirits qualification. Starting at 9am each morning each evening, you will be coached for an intensive course, tasting a wide range of spirits along the way. We’ll stop for a delicious picnic lunch at around 1pm, and each day will end at 4pm. The examination – a one-hour, 50-question paper – will be held on Monday 17th June at 5pm, followed by a celebratory cocktail.
The WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits is a comprehensive qualification for those who have little previous knowledge of the world of spirits. It provides focused and in-depth knowledge of the production and styles of all the major spirits types. The course cost covers WSET examination fees, WSET course materials, WSET accredited tuition, use of Berry Bros. & Rudd’s equipment and tasting samples. Course materials are sent to you in advance after registration and we recommend that you read them thoroughly before starting the course.
Saturday 8th June, 9am to 4pm
Session 1: Tasting Technique, Spirits Production, Sugar Cane Spirits
Session 2: Vodka and Liqueurs, Tequila
Saturday 15th June, 9am to 4pm
Session 3: Fruit Spirits, Cocktails
Session 4: Whisky and Revision
Monday 17th June (5pm to 6.30pm)
Examination: 50-question multiple choice, followed by a celebratory cocktail
NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stocks and may not be available to order following the event.
Dress code: smart casual
The WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits is a comprehensive qualification for those who have little previous knowledge of the world of spirits. It provides focused and in-depth knowledge of the production and styles of all the major spirits types. The course cost covers WSET examination fees, WSET course materials, WSET accredited tuition, use of Berry Bros. & Rudd’s equipment and tasting samples. Course materials are sent to you in advance after registration and we recommend that you read them thoroughly before starting the course.
Saturday 8th June, 9am to 4pm
Session 1: Tasting Technique, Spirits Production, Sugar Cane Spirits
Session 2: Vodka and Liqueurs, Tequila
Saturday 15th June, 9am to 4pm
Session 3: Fruit Spirits, Cocktails
Session 4: Whisky and Revision
Monday 17th June (5pm to 6.30pm)
Examination: 50-question multiple choice, followed by a celebratory cocktail
NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stocks and may not be available to order following the event.
Dress code: smart casual
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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.
Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2016 Pouilly-Fumé, Les Cocques, Domaine Patrick Coulbois, Loire
2017 Dog Point, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
2015 Pouilly-Fuissé, Vieilles Vignes, Olivier Merlin, Burgundy
2014 Ramey, Woolsey Road Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California, USA
2013 Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Evocelles, Domaine de la Vougeraie, Burgundy
2016 Churton, Special Blend Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand
2011 Ermitage, Les Dionnières, Domaine Ferraton, Rhône
2015 Mullineux, Syrah, Swartland, South Africa
2017 Joven de Silos, Cillar de Silos, Ribera del Duero, Spain
2009 Prado Enea, Gran Reserva, Bodegas Muga, Rioja, Spain
2006 Ch. Langoa Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux
2006 Ch. Trottevieille, St Emilion, Bordeaux
2011 Ch. d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux
NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stocks and may not be available to order following the event.
Dress code: smart casual
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.
Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2016 Pouilly-Fumé, Les Cocques, Domaine Patrick Coulbois, Loire
2017 Dog Point, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
2015 Pouilly-Fuissé, Vieilles Vignes, Olivier Merlin, Burgundy
2014 Ramey, Woolsey Road Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California, USA
2013 Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Evocelles, Domaine de la Vougeraie, Burgundy
2016 Churton, Special Blend Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand
2011 Ermitage, Les Dionnières, Domaine Ferraton, Rhône
2015 Mullineux, Syrah, Swartland, South Africa
2017 Joven de Silos, Cillar de Silos, Ribera del Duero, Spain
2009 Prado Enea, Gran Reserva, Bodegas Muga, Rioja, Spain
2006 Ch. Langoa Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux
2006 Ch. Trottevieille, St Emilion, Bordeaux
2011 Ch. d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux
NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stocks and may not be available to order following the event.
Dress code: smart casual
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Join Barbara Drew MW in our historic cellars as she takes you through the world’s most famous brandy styles: Cognac, Armagnac and Brandy de Jerez. Barbara will talk about the stills used to make each spirit, how they work and the art and skill or brandy production. She will also explain which grapes are used to make each drink and why, and talk about the quality hierarchy and the sub-regions. This promises to be a fascinating evening, whether you are preparing for your spirits exam or simply would love to learn more about the best brandies of the world. Hosted by Barbara Drew MW, Wine & Spirits Education Specialist.
NB Spirits 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.
Dress code: smart casual
NB Spirits 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.
Dress code: smart casual
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We will begin this wonderful evening of Burgundy by first blind-tasting the line-up: four Grand Crus and wines from adjacent plots. We will also taste a very well-known Premier Cru next to a plot in the neighbouring village. By sampling wines from adjacent plots in Burgundy, we will be able to notice and discuss the differences. It is difficult not to be fascinated by the concept of boundaries within the villages, especially when the division is between a well-known cru and a lesser known one. It promises to be a very interesting evening. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine School.
Wines to be tasted:
Champagne R&L Legras, Blanc de Blancs, Brut
2015 Chablis, Vaulorent, 1er Cru, Domaine William Fèvre, Burgundy
2015 Chablis, Les Preuses, Grand Cru, Samuel Billaud, Burgundy
2013 Nuits-St Georges, Aux Boudots, 1er Cru, Camille Giroud, Burgundy
2013 Vosne-Romanée, Les Malconsorts, 1er Cru, Maison Roche de Bellene, Burgundy
2011 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, Grand Cru, Maison Roche de Bellene, Burgundy
2013 Griotte Chambertin, Grand Cru, Domaine René Leclerc, Burgundy
2013 Gevrey-Chambertin, Petite Chapelle, 1er Cru, Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, Burgundy
2014 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Fuées, 1er Cru, J.F Mugnier, Burgundy
2013 Bonnes Mares, Grand Cru, Patrice Rion, Burgundy
2013 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Baudes, 1er Cru, Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy
2006 Romanée-St Vivant, Grand Cru, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Burgundy
2013 Vosne-Romanée, Suchots, 1er Cru, Benjamin Leroux, Burgundy
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.
Dress code: smart casual
Wines to be tasted:
Champagne R&L Legras, Blanc de Blancs, Brut
2015 Chablis, Vaulorent, 1er Cru, Domaine William Fèvre, Burgundy
2015 Chablis, Les Preuses, Grand Cru, Samuel Billaud, Burgundy
2013 Nuits-St Georges, Aux Boudots, 1er Cru, Camille Giroud, Burgundy
2013 Vosne-Romanée, Les Malconsorts, 1er Cru, Maison Roche de Bellene, Burgundy
2011 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, Grand Cru, Maison Roche de Bellene, Burgundy
2013 Griotte Chambertin, Grand Cru, Domaine René Leclerc, Burgundy
2013 Gevrey-Chambertin, Petite Chapelle, 1er Cru, Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, Burgundy
2014 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Fuées, 1er Cru, J.F Mugnier, Burgundy
2013 Bonnes Mares, Grand Cru, Patrice Rion, Burgundy
2013 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Baudes, 1er Cru, Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy
2006 Romanée-St Vivant, Grand Cru, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Burgundy
2013 Vosne-Romanée, Suchots, 1er Cru, Benjamin Leroux, Burgundy
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.
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We will be joined by Australian winemaker and lecturer in Oenology Tony Milanowski. Tony is fascinated by the scientific explanations that can help to explain our wine preferences. Tony is highly entertaining when he delivers education content so all in all it should be a satisfying and illuminating event. Naturally there will be different wines to taste throughout to illustrate the discussions. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine School.
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.
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.
Dress code: smart casual
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This evening we are celebrating all things lobster. Our creative Head Chef Stewart Turner will design a menu of three courses, all using lobster as the star ingredient, before we finish 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. It promises to be a fun and unique event. Hosted by Don Shannon, Fine Wine Specialist .
Wines to be tasted:
2013 Nyetimber, Tillington Single Vineyard, Sparkling, Sussex
2016 Rheingau Riesling, Selected by Eva Fricke, Rheingau
2016 Chablis, Les Clos, Grand Cru, Domaine Pinson
2016 Mullineux Granite Chenin Blanc, Swartland, South Africa
2016 St Joseph Blanc, Domaine Pierre Gaillard
2016 Corton-Charlemagne, Olivier Leflaive
2000 Ch. Calon-Ségur, St Estèphe
2015 Savigny-lès-Beaune, Benjamin Leroux
2015 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese, J.J. Prüm
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.
Dress code: smart casual
Wines to be tasted:
2013 Nyetimber, Tillington Single Vineyard, Sparkling, Sussex
2016 Rheingau Riesling, Selected by Eva Fricke, Rheingau
2016 Chablis, Les Clos, Grand Cru, Domaine Pinson
2016 Mullineux Granite Chenin Blanc, Swartland, South Africa
2016 St Joseph Blanc, Domaine Pierre Gaillard
2016 Corton-Charlemagne, Olivier Leflaive
2000 Ch. Calon-Ségur, St Estèphe
2015 Savigny-lès-Beaune, Benjamin Leroux
2015 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese, J.J. Prüm
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.
Dress code: smart casual
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This one-day course will be a fun and informative way to complete the WSET Level 1 qualification. Starting at 9am with tea and coffee, we’ll stop for a delicious picnic lunch at around 1pm, resuming studies in the afternoon until 4pm. We will end the day with the exam which will be completed by 5pm.
The WSET Level 1 Award is an internationally recognised course devised by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. For individuals new to wine study, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell and taste, looking at how to pair wine with food. A selection of wines will be tasted, offering a broad introduction. The examination (a 30-question multiple choice paper) is sat at the end of the day, to be completed within 45 minutes. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.
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 after registration and we recommend that you read them thoroughly before starting the course.
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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.
Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2016 Pouilly-Fumé, Les Cocques, Domaine Patrick Coulbois, Loire
2017 Dog Point, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
2015 Pouilly-Fuissé, Vieilles Vignes, Olivier Merlin, Burgundy
2014 Ramey, Woolsey Road Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California, USA
2013 Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Evocelles, Domaine de la Vougeraie, Burgundy
2016 Churton, Special Blend Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand
2011 Ermitage, Les Dionnières, Domaine Ferraton, Rhône
2015 Mullineux, Syrah, Swartland, South Africa
2017 Joven de Silos, Cillar de Silos, Ribera del Duero, Spain
2009 Prado Enea, Gran Reserva, Bodegas Muga, Rioja, Spain
2006 Ch. Langoa Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux
2006 Ch. Trottevieille, St Emilion, Bordeaux
2011 Ch. d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux
NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stocks and may not be available to order following the event.
Dress code: smart casual
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.
Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2016 Pouilly-Fumé, Les Cocques, Domaine Patrick Coulbois, Loire
2017 Dog Point, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
2015 Pouilly-Fuissé, Vieilles Vignes, Olivier Merlin, Burgundy
2014 Ramey, Woolsey Road Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California, USA
2013 Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Evocelles, Domaine de la Vougeraie, Burgundy
2016 Churton, Special Blend Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand
2011 Ermitage, Les Dionnières, Domaine Ferraton, Rhône
2015 Mullineux, Syrah, Swartland, South Africa
2017 Joven de Silos, Cillar de Silos, Ribera del Duero, Spain
2009 Prado Enea, Gran Reserva, Bodegas Muga, Rioja, Spain
2006 Ch. Langoa Barton, St Julien, Bordeaux
2006 Ch. Trottevieille, St Emilion, Bordeaux
2011 Ch. d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux
NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stocks and may not be available to order following the event.
Dress code: smart casual
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And… they’re off! This lunch, which takes place a day before Ascot, is an opportunity to enjoy some delicious Claret with fellow followers of the turf. We will be joined by the charismatic Rolf Johnson, the former racing correspondent for the Daily Express and an advisor to Harry Herbert and Al Shaqab, the Qatar Foundation’s equestrian centre. Far from serious, this will be a light-hearted chance to discuss Ascot and share tips and knowledge with fellow enthusiasts in the comfortable surroundings of our Napoleon Cellar. Hosted by Isobel Watson Smith, Fine Wine Specialist.
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.
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.
Dress code: smart casual
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If the mainstream doesn’t quite cut it for you, then join Demetri Walters MW on a voyage of vinous discovery as he seeks to unearth the out-of-fashion, the little-understood, the antiquated and the downright obscure. Together we will seek inspiration and delight amongst regions yet to hit the limelight; we will sample the results of human endeavour and enjoy the most authentic of wine styles. It promises to be an enlightening evening. Hosted by Demetri Walters MW, Wine Educator & Presenter.
Wines to be tasted:
2016 Birichino, Pétulant Naturel Malvasia Bianca, Monterey, California, USA
2017 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie, Domaine la Haute Févrie, Loire
2015 Ch. Malartic-Lagravière, Blanc Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
2016 Gewürztraminer, Les Jardins, Domaine André Ostertag, Alsace
2016 Alte Reben Riesling, Van Volxem, Mosel, Germany
2016 Petalos, Descendientes de J Palacios, Bierzo, Spain
2015 Passadouro Touriga Franca, Quinta do Passadouro, Pinhâo, Portugal
2013 Teroldego, Marion, Stefano Campedelli, Italy
2014 Changyu Golden Valley Ice Wine, Blue Diamond Label, Liaoning, China
2016 Elderton Golden Semillon, Barossa Valley, South Australia
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.
Dress code: smart casual
Wines to be tasted:
2016 Birichino, Pétulant Naturel Malvasia Bianca, Monterey, California, USA
2017 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie, Domaine la Haute Févrie, Loire
2015 Ch. Malartic-Lagravière, Blanc Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
2016 Gewürztraminer, Les Jardins, Domaine André Ostertag, Alsace
2016 Alte Reben Riesling, Van Volxem, Mosel, Germany
2016 Petalos, Descendientes de J Palacios, Bierzo, Spain
2015 Passadouro Touriga Franca, Quinta do Passadouro, Pinhâo, Portugal
2013 Teroldego, Marion, Stefano Campedelli, Italy
2014 Changyu Golden Valley Ice Wine, Blue Diamond Label, Liaoning, China
2016 Elderton Golden Semillon, Barossa Valley, South Australia
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.
Dress code: smart casual
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This ticket gives you access to our Grand Tasting between 2 and 5pm.
Join us at the Science Museum to explore our extensive range of wines and spirits at our Grand Tasting. Discover new favourites and revisit old classics as you taste your way through over 300 wines from 24 different countries – from Bordeaux and Champagne to Israel and Australia. Over 80 of our talented wine producers will be at the event to tell you about their wines, while our spirits team will be behind the bar, serving a selection of rums, whiskies and cocktails.
Please note that paper tickets will not be issued for this event; names will be added to a guestlist.
Join us at the Science Museum to explore our extensive range of wines and spirits at our Grand Tasting. Discover new favourites and revisit old classics as you taste your way through over 300 wines from 24 different countries – from Bordeaux and Champagne to Israel and Australia. Over 80 of our talented wine producers will be at the event to tell you about their wines, while our spirits team will be behind the bar, serving a selection of rums, whiskies and cocktails.
Please note that paper tickets will not be issued for this event; names will be added to a guestlist.
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This course will be a fun and informative way to complete the WSET Level 2 qualification. We will cover the course over four weeks, with the exam in the fifth week. Starting at 9am with tea and coffee, we’ll stop for a delicious picnic lunch at around 1pm. Each day will end at 4pm.
The WSET Level 2 Award is devised by the Wine and 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 after registration and we recommend that you read them thoroughly before starting the course.
Friday 21st June 2019
Session 1: Course introduction, tasting technique, food and wine pairing, and social responsibility
Session 2: Factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine, and understanding the label
Session 3: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Friday 28th June 2019
Session 4: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc
Session 5: Syrah, Grenache and Riesling
Session 6: Other white grape varieties and sparkling wines
Friday 5th July 2019
Session 7: Other black grape varieties and sweet wines
Session 8: Fortified wines and spirits
Session 9: Revision
Friday 12th July 2019
Mock exam and revision (10am to 3pm)
Friday 19th July 2019
Examination: 50-question multiple-choice paper, followed by a glass of Champagne
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Head Chef Stewart Turner has created a fantastic four-course tasting menu, carefully paired with wines chosen by your host, for what promises to be a truly indulgent, gourmet evening. Tonight, get your claws stuck into seasonal seafood with a menu designed to show off exactly how good fresh crab and lobster can be. We can promise a stunning wine to partner each crustacean-based dish. Hosted by Isobel Watson Smith, Fine Wine Specialist
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.
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.
Dress code: smart casual
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Your host Demetri will be your guide as you explore the climatic, physical and human influences that create the differences between French wines and their new world counterparts. Five different vinous pairings will help bring these ideas to life. Hosted by Demetri Walters MW, Wine Educator & Presenter.
Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Blanc de Blancs Champagne by Le Mesnil, Grand Cru
2012 Anthonij Rupert, L'Ormarins Brut Blanc de Blancs, South Africa
2016 Pouilly-Fumé, La Rambarde, Domaine Landrat-Guyollot, Loire
2017 Dog Point, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
2012 Fixin, Clos de la Perrière, Domaine Joliet, Burgundy
2016 Circe Hillcrest Road Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
2011 Viña Koyle Auma, Los Lingues, Colchagua Valley
2008 Ch. Brane-Cantenac, Margaux
2013 Qupé, Bien Nacido Hillside Estate Syrah, Santa Maria Valley, California
2011 St Joseph, Le Paradis St Pierre, Domaine Coursodon
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.
Dress code: smart casual
Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Blanc de Blancs Champagne by Le Mesnil, Grand Cru
2012 Anthonij Rupert, L'Ormarins Brut Blanc de Blancs, South Africa
2016 Pouilly-Fumé, La Rambarde, Domaine Landrat-Guyollot, Loire
2017 Dog Point, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
2012 Fixin, Clos de la Perrière, Domaine Joliet, Burgundy
2016 Circe Hillcrest Road Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
2011 Viña Koyle Auma, Los Lingues, Colchagua Valley
2008 Ch. Brane-Cantenac, Margaux
2013 Qupé, Bien Nacido Hillside Estate Syrah, Santa Maria Valley, California
2011 St Joseph, Le Paradis St Pierre, Domaine Coursodon
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.
Dress code: smart casual
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Join us for an indulgent high tea spent tasting seven Champagnes in three flights. 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. Finally, we will discuss the concept of vintage Champagne and deluxe cuvée. Should you happen to tire of Champagne, an assortment of artisan leaf teas will also be available for you to try, served alongside a sumptuous sweet 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.
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 Mailly, Blanc de Pinot Noir, Composition Parcellaire, Brut
Champagne Bollinger, Special Cuvée, Brut
Champagne Moët et Chandon Brut Impérial
Champagne Louis Roederer, Brut Premier
2009 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru
Nyetimber, Demi Sec, Sparkling, Sussex
NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stocks and may not be available to order following the event.
Dress code: smart casual
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 Mailly, Blanc de Pinot Noir, Composition Parcellaire, Brut
Champagne Bollinger, Special Cuvée, Brut
Champagne Moët et Chandon Brut Impérial
Champagne Louis Roederer, Brut Premier
2009 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru
Nyetimber, Demi Sec, Sparkling, Sussex
NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stocks and may not be available to order following the event.
Dress code: smart casual
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Fridays at Berry Bros. & Rudd are about to be transformed. Arrive at our original 17th century shop to enjoy a flute or two of our delicious Grand Cru Champagne made by Mailly. Come armed with your favourite bottles; our team will take them off your hands, ensuring they are at your place setting by the time you descend to our atmospheric candlelit Napoleon Cellar for a relaxing dinner. Our amazing Head Chef, Stewart Turner, will treat you to a sensational four-course menu: a starter designed to go with white, a main for red, followed by a decadent cheese board and pudding, alongside which we’ll pour some luscious Sauternes. Once the meal is done and the wines finished, we will parade the empties for a fantastic line-up of the evening’s bottles.
Dress code: smart casual
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Want to know your Moët from your Bolly? This is the perfect opportunity to do so. Learn about Champagne, what goes into making it, and let our Champagne Specialist Edwin Dublin guide you through 12 wines in a myriad of styles: 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 seven 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, Tradition Brut, Premier Cru
Berry Bros. & Rudd Blanc de Blancs Champagne by Le Mesnil, Grand Cru, Brut
Berry Bros. & Rudd Rosé Champagne by Marguet, Grand Cru, Brut
Champagne Pol Roger, Pure, Extra Brut
Champagne Bollinger, Special Cuvée, Brut
Champagne Louis Roederer, Brut Premier
2012 Champagne Pierre Péters, L'Esprit, Blancs de Blancs, Grand Cru, Brut
2011 Champagne Fleury, Notes Blanches, Brut
2007 Champagne Lahaye, Millésime, Brut, Grand Cru
2007 Champagne Bollinger, La Grande Année, Brut
2008 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2009 Champagne Dom Pérignon, Brut
NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stocks and may not be available to order following the event.
Dress code: smart casual
Wines to be tasted:
Champagne Gaston Chiquet, Tradition Brut, Premier Cru
Berry Bros. & Rudd Blanc de Blancs Champagne by Le Mesnil, Grand Cru, Brut
Berry Bros. & Rudd Rosé Champagne by Marguet, Grand Cru, Brut
Champagne Pol Roger, Pure, Extra Brut
Champagne Bollinger, Special Cuvée, Brut
Champagne Louis Roederer, Brut Premier
2012 Champagne Pierre Péters, L'Esprit, Blancs de Blancs, Grand Cru, Brut
2011 Champagne Fleury, Notes Blanches, Brut
2007 Champagne Lahaye, Millésime, Brut, Grand Cru
2007 Champagne Bollinger, La Grande Année, Brut
2008 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2009 Champagne Dom Pérignon, Brut
NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stocks and may not be available to order following the event.
Dress code: smart casual
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Join us on 3rd July for our annual Bordeaux en primeur tasting. You’ll be able to sample en primeur wines from more than 50 different producers and from across the region. Producers will also be showing their 2009s alongside the 2018 vintage, providing an insight into how these wines will age. As you will discover, winemakers who navigated the vintage’s conditions well have created some truly outstanding ripe and rich wines.
Producers on show will include: Château Haut-Bailly, Château la Conseillante, Château Pichon-Longueville-Baron, Château Climens, Château Gloria, Château Giscours and Château Figeac
Producers on show will include: Château Haut-Bailly, Château la Conseillante, Château Pichon-Longueville-Baron, Château Climens, Château Gloria, Château Giscours and Château Figeac
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This evening is a chance to immerse yourself in all things Puilgny-Montrachet. We will taste the range of quality from Bourgogne Blanc, Village wine and Premiers Crus before finishing with three Grands Crus. Our tasting will concentrate on the voluptuous 2015 and rather more classic 2016 and our final wine, the Grand Cru Montrachet from Roche de Bellene will hail from the 2012 vintage. Most of the wines will come the Olivier Leflaive Stable but we will also taste from Domaine Jacques Carillon, Domaine Martelet de Cherisey and Domaine Jean-Louis Chavy. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine School.
Wines to be tasted:
Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve, Brut
2012 Le Montrachet, Grand Cru, Maison Roche de Bellene, Burgundy
2015 Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy
2015 Chevalier-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy
2015 Puligny-Montrachet, Humeau Blagny, 1er Cru, Dom. Martelet de Cherisey, Burgundy
2015 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatières, 1er Cru, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy
2015 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Pucelles, 1er Cru, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy
2016 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Referts, 1er Cru, Jean-Philippe Fichet, Burgundy
2016 Puligny-Montrachet, Champ-Canet, 1er Cru, Domaine Jacques Carillon, Burgundy
2016 Puligny-Montrachet, Le Cailleret, 1er Cru, Domaine Michel Bouzereau, Burgundy
2016 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Charmes, Domaine Jean-Louis Chavy, Burgundy
2015 Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine Leflaive, Burgundy
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.
Dress code: smart casual
Wines to be tasted:
Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve, Brut
2012 Le Montrachet, Grand Cru, Maison Roche de Bellene, Burgundy
2015 Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy
2015 Chevalier-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy
2015 Puligny-Montrachet, Humeau Blagny, 1er Cru, Dom. Martelet de Cherisey, Burgundy
2015 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatières, 1er Cru, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy
2015 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Pucelles, 1er Cru, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy
2016 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Referts, 1er Cru, Jean-Philippe Fichet, Burgundy
2016 Puligny-Montrachet, Champ-Canet, 1er Cru, Domaine Jacques Carillon, Burgundy
2016 Puligny-Montrachet, Le Cailleret, 1er Cru, Domaine Michel Bouzereau, Burgundy
2016 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Charmes, Domaine Jean-Louis Chavy, Burgundy
2015 Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine Leflaive, Burgundy
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.
Dress code: smart casual
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Learn about the historic 1855 classification of Bordeaux tonight 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 classification and will guide you through a range of fascinating vintages, delving into a multitude of Bordeaux-related topics along the way. Hosted by Demetri Walters MW, Wine Educator & Presenter.
Wines to be tasted:
2008 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru
1986 Ch. Latour, Pauillac
1989 Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
1998 Ch. Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac
2000 Ch. Margaux, Margaux
2003 Ch. Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan
2007 Ch. Cheval Blanc, St Emilion
2014 Ch. Pavie, St Emilion
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.
Dress code: smart casual
Wines to be tasted:
2008 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru
1986 Ch. Latour, Pauillac
1989 Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
1998 Ch. Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac
2000 Ch. Margaux, Margaux
2003 Ch. Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan
2007 Ch. Cheval Blanc, St Emilion
2014 Ch. Pavie, St Emilion
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.
Dress code: smart casual
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The humble vegetable is all too often limited to a side: tonight, however, vegetables will be taking centre-stage with a four-course feast designed to celebrate everything that can be grown in the ground. Our Head Chef Stewart Turner will create a menu inspired by vegetables, legumes and dairy, designed to prove that meat needn’t be the star of the show. The wines, carefully chosen by your host Olivia Bodle, cover a range of styles – both white and red, from the Old World and the New. Hosted by Olivia Bodle, Fine Wine Specialist.
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.
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.
Dress code: smart casual
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This one-day course will be a fun and informative way to complete the WSET Level 1 qualification. Starting at 9am with tea and coffee, we’ll stop for a delicious picnic lunch at around 1pm, resuming studies in the afternoon until 4pm. We will end the day with the exam which will be completed by 5pm.
The WSET Level 1 Award is an internationally recognised course devised by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. For individuals new to wine study, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell and taste, looking at how to pair wine with food. A selection of wines will be tasted, offering a broad introduction. The examination (a 30-question multiple choice paper) is sat at the end of the day, to be completed within 45 minutes. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.
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 after registration and we recommend that you read them thoroughly before starting the course.
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It is an extremely rigorous course and requires intensive study and preparation. 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 during the summer and we recommend that you read them thoroughly before starting the course.
Wednesday 22nd May 2019
Session 9: The red wines of Spain (part two) and the wines of Northern Italy
Session 10: The wines of central and southern Italy, Greece and the red wines of Portugal
Wednesday 29th May 2019
Session 11: Premium red wine regions of the New World
Session 12: Premium white wine regions of the New World
Monday 3rd June 2019
Extra revision: tasting boot camp (10am to 3pm)
Wednesday 5th June 2019
Session 13: Regional specialities of the New World
Session 14: Sparkling wines
Wednesday 12th June 2019
Session 15: Fortified wines
Mock exam and exam tasting technique
Wednesday 19th June 2019
Revision
Wednesday 26th June 2019
Examination, followed by a glass of Champagne
Wednesday 24th April 2019
Session 1: Course induction and tasting technique
Session 2: The natural factors and human influences in the vineyard
Wednesday 1st May 2019
Session 3: The human factors in the winery that influence style, quality and price
Session 4: The white wines of Germany, Alsace, Austria and Tokaj
Wednesday 8th May 2019
Session 5: The white wines of Burgundy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux
Session 6: The red and rosé wines of Bordeaux, South-West France and the Loire Valley
Monday 13th May 2019
Extra revision: theory (10am to 3pm)
Wednesday 15th May 2019
Session 7: The red wines of Burgundy and the wines of the Northern Rhône
Session 8: The wines of the Southern Rhône Valley and southern France; the white wines of Spain and Portugal and the red wines of Spain (part one)
Monday 20th May 2019
Extra revision: tasting boot camp (10am to 3pm)
Wednesday 22nd May 2019
Session 9: The red wines of Spain (part two) and the wines of Northern Italy
Session 10: The wines of central and southern Italy, Greece and the red wines of Portugal
Wednesday 29th May 2019
Session 11: Premium red wine regions of the New World
Session 12: Premium white wine regions of the New World
Monday 3rd June 2019
Extra revision: tasting boot camp (10am to 3pm)
Wednesday 5th June 2019
Session 13: Regional specialities of the New World
Session 14: Sparkling wines
Wednesday 12th June 2019
Session 15: Fortified wines
Mock exam and exam tasting technique
Wednesday 26th June 2019
Examination, followed by a glass of Champagne