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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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The Loire valley is remarkable not only for its beauty but for the diversity of its climate, and, as a result, the style of its wines. About 500 kilometres from west to east, the region is the source of fine whites made with Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as some seriously underrated reds from the Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir grapes. Join us for an exploration of this exciting region, touching on its dynamic winemakers and a selection of its most characteristic wines, both white and red, dry and sweet. Hosted by Will Heslop, Buyer.
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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Your host Edwin Dublin knows everything that there is to know about Champagne, and is full interesting snippets that elucidate and explain the region and its wines. Join us for a Champagne dinner around the Long Room Table for more of Edwin’s Champagne facts, fables and fiction. He will have a livery of seven very smart Champagnes to illustrate each point over our four-course dinner. Hosted by Edwin Dublin, Fine Wine Specialist.
Wines to be tasted:
Champagne Delamotte Blanc de Blancs
2008 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut (Magnum)
2008 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2010 Champagne de Sousa, Cuvée des Caudalies, Grand Cru
2008 Champagne Louis Roederer, Brut
Champagne Jacquesson, Cuvée 736 Dégorgement Tardif, Extra Brut
2011 Champagne Pierre Peters, Cuvée Spéciale, Les Chétillons, Grand Cru, Brut
2004 Laurent Perrier, Alexandra Rosé Champagne, 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 Delamotte Blanc de Blancs
2008 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut (Magnum)
2008 Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2010 Champagne de Sousa, Cuvée des Caudalies, Grand Cru
2008 Champagne Louis Roederer, Brut
Champagne Jacquesson, Cuvée 736 Dégorgement Tardif, Extra Brut
2011 Champagne Pierre Peters, Cuvée Spéciale, Les Chétillons, Grand Cru, Brut
2004 Laurent Perrier, Alexandra Rosé Champagne, 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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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
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 us for a fun lunch with Demetri Walters MW and Emily Paterson-Morgan, Director of the Byron Society. Over the course of lunch, Emily will talk a little about the remarkable life of Lord Byron, who was a regular customer at No.3 St James’s Street, while Demetri – our history-loving Master of Wine – will guide you through a selection of wines inspired by the life and times of Lord Byron himself. Hosted by Demetri Walters MW, Wine Educator and Presenter, and Emily Paterson-Morgan, Director of the Byron Society.
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 three-day course is a fun and informative way in which to complete the WSET Level 2 qualification. Starting at 9am, each session will include a delicious buffet lunch with further refreshments served at 5pm, and the course will conclude with a two-hour revision session ending at 7pm.
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 three weeks and the examination is sat in the final fourth 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.
Wednesday 24th July 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
Thursday 25th July 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 26th July 2019
Session 7: Other black grape varieties and sweet wines
Session 8: Fortified wines and spirits
Session 9: Revision
Monday 29th July 2019
Examination: 50-question multiple-choice paper, followed by a glass of Champagne
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Join your host for a summer lunch devoted to the delights of rosé as we enjoy styles from the Old and the New World. Your host will guide you through the wines giving you a clear understanding of the different styles, colours and taste. Head Chef Stewart Turner will create a delicious four-course lunch to pair with the wines. Come and cool down with these delicious wines. Hosted by Isabella Cameron, 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.
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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Alsace boasts one of the world’s highest concentrations of Michelin-starred restaurants, and you won’t be disappointed with its wines either. Though its, often extremely good, red wines are only just beginning to appear in export markets, the region is home to some of France’s finest white wines. These come in an array of styles that showcase the wonderful diversity that Muscat, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Riesling have to offer. Thanks to the region’s cultural fusion of French and German influences, Alsace wines offer an accompaniment to all manner of delicious cuisine. Join the ever-eager-to-eat-and-drink Lance Jefferson in our friendly and atmospheric Napoleon Cellar for a celebration of the region’s wine and food. Hosted by Lance Jefferson, Director to the Chairman’s Office.
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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As summer is in full-stride, join your host Katie Daniel, for an evening of land and sea. Expect buttery whites and full-bodied reds and some more unusual pairings. Hosted by Katie Daniel, 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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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
Our One-Day Italian Wine School is always one of our most popular events. Your host, Italy Specialist Chris Pollington, will enthral you with his encyclopaedic knowledge of the country’s wines as he demystifies the classic styles and reveals a few hidden gems, too. The morning’s tutorial will be followed by a delicious four-course, Italian-themed lunch, prepared for you by our team of talented chefs and matched with a fine selection of the wines from your morning session. Cin cin!
Dress code: smart casual
Our One-Day Italian Wine School is always one of our most popular events. Your host, Italy Specialist Chris Pollington, will enthral you with his encyclopaedic knowledge of the country’s wines as he demystifies the classic styles and reveals a few hidden gems, too. The morning’s tutorial will be followed by a delicious four-course, Italian-themed lunch, prepared for you by our team of talented chefs and matched with a fine selection of the wines from your morning session. Cin cin!
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This three-day course is a fun and informative way in which to complete the WSET Level 2 qualification. Starting at 9am, each session will include a delicious buffet lunch with further refreshments served at 5pm, and the course will conclude with a two-hour revision session ending at 7pm.
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 three weeks and the examination is sat in the final fourth 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.
Wednesday 31st July 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
Thursday 1st August 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 2nd August 2019
Session 7: Other black grape varieties and sweet wines
Session 8: Fortified wines and spirits
Session 9: Revision
Monday 5th August 2019
Examination: 50-question multiple-choice paper, followed by a glass of Champagne
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This course will be a fun and informative way to complete the WSET Level 1 sake qualification and will end with the exam. 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 in sake is an internationally recognised course devised by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. For individuals new to sake study, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction. You’ll explore the main types and styles of sake through sight, smell and taste, looking at the basic principles of sake production and factors affecting the flavour of the drink. A selection of sakes will be tasted, offering a broad introduction to the different styles. 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.
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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.
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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As well as being France’s longest river, the Loire is also one of the country’s most diverse wine regions. From zesty whites to rich reds and luscious dessert wines, the Loire has it all. For this leisurely lunch, your charming host Lance Jefferson will choose his favourite wines from this diverse region to pair alongside Head Chef Stewart Turner’s exquisite four-course lunch. Hosted by Lance Jefferson, Director to the Chairman’s Office.
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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Extend your weekend and join us in the Long Room for a Club-style lunch in St James’s. Proceedings will kick off in the Green Room with an apéritif, before you are ushered upstairs to dine in our Long Room. Our Head Chef will prepare three delicious courses, each of which will be paired with a wine from our award-winning Own Selection range, perfectly setting you up for the week ahead.
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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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 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.
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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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
Dress code: smart casual
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Enjoy six delicious styles of wine from the world’s most famous winemaking region over a delightful summer lunch. Following an apéritif, we will sit down in the cool and calm of our historic, vaulted Napoleon Cellar to sample Bordeaux’s lesser known dry white and rosé wines before moving on to a selection of Claret. After tasting the differences between the famous Left and Right Banks, we will finish on a sweet note with an unctuous Sauternes. Hosted by Lance Jefferson, Director to the Chairman’s Office.
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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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.
Session 1: Monday 9th September 2019
Course introduction, tasting technique, food and wine pairing and social responsibility
Factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine and understanding the label
Session 2: Monday 16th September 2019
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc
Session 3: Monday 23rd September 2019
Syrah, Grenache, Riesling, other white grape varieties and sparkling wines
Session 4: Monday 30th September 2019
Other black grape varieties, sweet wines, fortified wines and spirits
Friday 4th October (10am to 3pm in the Pickering Cellar)
Mock exam and revision
Monday 7th October
50-question multiple-choice paper, followed by a glass of Champagne
Dress code: smart casual
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.
This evening 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 5.30pm, each session will include a light buffet supper, ending at 9pm.
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.
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At one time, enquiring after a good glass of Spanish wine would likely have left you with a limited choice – red or white Rioja? The picture is rather different today, with the country in the throes of vinous revolution, making it one of the most exciting wine-producing countries. Over the course of the evening, your host will take you on a tour of Spain’s unique regions and wine styles. Hosted by Felipe Carvallo, Fine Wine & Education Specialist
Wines to be tasted:
2016 Raventós i Blanc, Blanc de Blancs, Brut
2018 Flysch, Bodega Gorosti, Getariako Txakolina
2018 Albariño, Igrexario de Saiar, Bodega Sucesores de Benito Santos, Rias Baixas
2017 Extramundi, Bodegas Pazo Tizón, Ribeiro
2014 Bodegas Alión, Ribera del Duero
2016 Petalos, Descendientes de J Palacios, Bierzo
2016 Viña Amézola Crianza, Bodegas Amézola de la Mora, Rioja
2015 Finca Calvestra, Merseguera, Bodega Mustiguillo, Valencia
2007 Aurus, Finca Allende, Rioja
2006 Viña Tondonia Tinto Reserva, Bodegas R. López de Heredia, Rioja
Bodega Lustau, Palomino Fino, East India Solera, Jerez
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.
Wines to be tasted:
2016 Raventós i Blanc, Blanc de Blancs, Brut
2018 Flysch, Bodega Gorosti, Getariako Txakolina
2018 Albariño, Igrexario de Saiar, Bodega Sucesores de Benito Santos, Rias Baixas
2017 Extramundi, Bodegas Pazo Tizón, Ribeiro
2014 Bodegas Alión, Ribera del Duero
2016 Petalos, Descendientes de J Palacios, Bierzo
2016 Viña Amézola Crianza, Bodegas Amézola de la Mora, Rioja
2015 Finca Calvestra, Merseguera, Bodega Mustiguillo, Valencia
2007 Aurus, Finca Allende, Rioja
2006 Viña Tondonia Tinto Reserva, Bodegas R. López de Heredia, Rioja
Bodega Lustau, Palomino Fino, East India Solera, Jerez
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.
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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 10th September 2019
What is in a glass of wine and how to sense it
Session 2: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Session 3: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Session 4: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc
Session 5: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Shiraz/Syrah and Zinfandel
Session 6: Tuesday 15th October 2019
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 stocks and may not be available to order following the event.
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 10th September 2019
What is in a glass of wine and how to sense it
Session 2: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Session 3: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Session 4: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc
Session 5: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Shiraz/Syrah and Zinfandel
Session 6: Tuesday 15th October 2019
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 stocks and may not be available to order following the event.
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This course will focus entirely on Italy – celebrating and demystifying the country’s varied wines. The first session will be devoted to Northern Italy, examining the key styles and quality levels found in Piedmont and the Veneto – including Barolo, Barbaresco and Prosecco. The second session will look to the opposite end of Italy’s boot – concentrating on the wines of Sicily, Puglia and Campania, showcasing the myriad styles produced in the South. The final session will delve into the variety offered by Tuscany and Umbria. You’ll taste 12 wines at each session, while our Head Chef will prepare two mini dishes to provide food and wine matching inspiration.
Session 1: Wednesday 11th September 2019
Northern Italy
Session 2: Wednesday 18th September 2019
Southern Italy
Session 3: Wednesday 25th September 2019
Central Italy
Dress code: smart casual
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.
Session 1: Wednesday 11th September 2019
Northern Italy
Session 2: Wednesday 18th September 2019
Southern Italy
Session 3: Wednesday 25th September 2019
Central Italy
Dress code: smart casual
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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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 Katie Daniel, Fine Wine Specialist
Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru
2016 Chablis, Les Fourneaux, 1er Cru, Samuel Billaud
2015 Ramey, Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley, California
2016 Berry Bros. & Rudd Mosel Riesling Kabinett, Selbach-Oster, Germany
2013 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvée Chaupin, Domaine de la Janasse, Rhône
2017 Beaujolais-Lantignié, Alexandre Burgaud
2014 Barolo, Cascina Fontana, Piedmont, Italy
2015 Cillar de Silos Crianza, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, Spain
2006 Viña Tondonia Tinto Reserva, Bodegas R. López de Heredia, Rioja, 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.
Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru
2016 Chablis, Les Fourneaux, 1er Cru, Samuel Billaud
2015 Ramey, Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley, California
2016 Berry Bros. & Rudd Mosel Riesling Kabinett, Selbach-Oster, Germany
2013 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvée Chaupin, Domaine de la Janasse, Rhône
2017 Beaujolais-Lantignié, Alexandre Burgaud
2014 Barolo, Cascina Fontana, Piedmont, Italy
2015 Cillar de Silos Crianza, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, Spain
2006 Viña Tondonia Tinto Reserva, Bodegas R. López de Heredia, Rioja, 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.
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This evening 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 forth week. Starting at 9.00am, each session will include a buffet lunch, ending 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 forth 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.
Session 1: Saturday 21st September 2019
Course introduction, tasting technique, food and wine pairing, and social responsibility
Factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine, and understanding the label
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Session 2: Saturday 28th September 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Grenache, Riesling, other white grape varieties and sparkling wines
Session 3: Saturday 5th October 2019
Other black grape varieties, sweet wines, fortified wines, spirits and revision
Session 4: Saturday 12th October 2019
50-question multiple-choice paper, followed by a glass of Champagne
Dress code: smart casual
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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This course will be a fun and informative way to complete the WSET Level 1 wine qualification and will end with the exam. 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.
Dress code: smart casual
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.
Dress code: smart casual
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This course will be a fun and informative way to complete the WSET Level 3 qualification. Each day will start at 9am with tea and coffee. We’ll stop for a delicious picnic lunch at around 1pm, with the day ending around 4pm. There will also be further revision sessions as well as additional tasting boot camps.
The WSET Level 3 is devised by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust and is the internationally-recognised qualification for those entering the wine and hospitality trades. This course is perfect for wine connoisseurs who wish to learn about wines in a disciplined and structured manner and gain an internationally-recognised wine qualification. You’ll taste a wide range of wines as you cover the syllabus, gaining a thorough understanding of the world of wine today.
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 and we recommend that you read them thoroughly before starting the course.
Session 1: Saturday 14th September 2019
Course induction and tasting technique
The natural factors and human influences in the vineyard
The human factors in the winery that influence style, quality and price
Wednesday 18th September 2019
Extra revision: tasting boot camp (10am to 3pm)
Session 2: Saturday 21st September 2019
The white wines of Germany, Alsace, Austria and Tokaj
The white wines of Burgundy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux
The red and rosé wines of Bordeaux, South-West France and the Loire Valley
Wednesday 25th September 2019
Extra revision: tasting boot camp (10am to 3pm)
Session 3: Saturday 28th September 2019
The red wines of Burgundy and the wines of the Northern Rhône
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)
The red wines of Spain (part two) and the wines of Northern Italy
Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Extra revision: tasting boot camp (10am to 3pm
Session 4: Saturday 5th October 2019
The wines of central and southern Italy, Greece and the red wines of Portugal
Premium red wine regions of the New World
Premium white wine regions of the New World
Wednesday 9th October 2019
Extra revision: tasting boot camp (10am to 3pm)
Session 5: Saturday 12th October 2019
Regional specialities of the New World
Sparkling wines
Fortified wines
Wednesday 16th October 2019
Extra revision: tasting boot camp (10am to 3pm)
Session 6: Saturday 19th October 2019
Exam, followed by a glass of Champagne
Dress code: smart casual
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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A complex wine country with hundreds of indigenous grape varieties, Italy can be baffling even to the well-versed, and downright daunting to the uninitiated. This evening, however, is designed to demystify the region and leave you feeling confident to walk out the door and tackle your next Italian wine list with confidence and gusto. We have selected wines that showcase the classic regions along with some slightly more left-field choices. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine School
Wines to be tasted:
Prosecco Asolo Extra Dry, Bele Casel, Veneto
2017 Gavi di Gavi, Bric Sassi, Roberto Sarotto, Piedmont
2017 SP68 Bianco, Arianna Occhipinti, Sicilia
2017 Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Casale Falchini, Tuscany
2017 Barbera d'Alba, Trediberri, La Morra, Piedmont
2013 Barolo del Comune di Castigliano Falletto, Cascina Fontana, Piedmont
2014 Amarone della Valpolicella, Marion, Marcellise, Veneto
2016 Berry Bros. & Rudd Chianti Classico by Badia a Coltibuono
2013 Brunello di Montalcino, Conti Costanti
2012 Cepparello, Isole e Olena, Tuscany
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.
Wines to be tasted:
Prosecco Asolo Extra Dry, Bele Casel, Veneto
2017 Gavi di Gavi, Bric Sassi, Roberto Sarotto, Piedmont
2017 SP68 Bianco, Arianna Occhipinti, Sicilia
2017 Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Casale Falchini, Tuscany
2017 Barbera d'Alba, Trediberri, La Morra, Piedmont
2013 Barolo del Comune di Castigliano Falletto, Cascina Fontana, Piedmont
2014 Amarone della Valpolicella, Marion, Marcellise, Veneto
2016 Berry Bros. & Rudd Chianti Classico by Badia a Coltibuono
2013 Brunello di Montalcino, Conti Costanti
2012 Cepparello, Isole e Olena, Tuscany
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.
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The gin revival shows no signs of slowing down, so come along this evening and learn all about it. We’ll start with a G&T to get in the mood. From here, you’ll 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 Isabella Cameron, Fine Wine Specialist
Spirits to be tasted:
No.3 London Dry Gin, England (46%)
Suntory Distillery’s Roku Gin, Japan (43%)
London to Lima’s Peruvian Gin, Peru (42.8%)
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, Scotland (46%)
Hepple Gin
Zuidam, 5-Year-Old, Zeer Oude Genever Gin, Netherlands (38%)
Tarquin’s Cornish Dry Gin, England (40%)
Berry Bros. & Rudd Sloe Gin, England (26%)
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.
Spirits to be tasted:
No.3 London Dry Gin, England (46%)
Suntory Distillery’s Roku Gin, Japan (43%)
London to Lima’s Peruvian Gin, Peru (42.8%)
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, Scotland (46%)
Hepple Gin
Zuidam, 5-Year-Old, Zeer Oude Genever Gin, Netherlands (38%)
Tarquin’s Cornish Dry Gin, England (40%)
Berry Bros. & Rudd Sloe Gin, England (26%)
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.
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Dress code: smart casual