Tastings and Events

This three-part evening course is a fantastic opportunity to explore the diversity of Spain’s viticulture, discovering exciting emerging regions and delving a little deeper into the classics.
Over three consecutive weeks your host, Felipe Carvallo, will take you on a tour of Spain, exploring the diverse climates and unique geography that account for the vast array of styles the country has to offer. Tasting your way from the lesser-known corners of Galicia to the historic regions of Jerez and Rioja, you will be taught everything you need to know to start a vinous love affair with this great winemaking nation.

Wednesday 21st November: The west – Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, Valdeorras, Bierzo, Jerez
Wednesday 28th November: The east – Penedès, Empordà, Priorat, Valencia
Wednesday 5th December: The centre – Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Navarra

Dress code: smart casual

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

Join Fine Wine Account Manager and Italophile Chris Pollington for a five-course dinner inspired by the wine regions of Piedmont, the Veneto and Lombardy. Lombardy will be introduced to you through a sumptuous glass of Franciacorta – Italy’s high-end sparkling wine made using the traditional method. Chris will select wines from Piedmont and the Veneto for the following courses and will explain his choices over dinner, regaling you with stories of the winemakers. All in all, it promises to be a sensuous evening with the ebullient Mr Pollington and a chance to get to know these wonderful regions in a little more detail.

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.

This course will be a fun and informative way to complete the WSET Level 1 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

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.

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
2016 Churton, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
2016 Pouilly-Fumé, Seguin Père Et Fils, Loire
2015 Pouilly-Fuissé, Vieilles Vignes, Olivier Merlin, Burgundy
2014 Ramey Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
2011 Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru, Domaine Maume, Burgundy
2016 Felton Road, Bannockburn Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand
2013 Côte-Rôtie, Champin Le Seigneur, Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin, Rhône
2013 Elderton, Command Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
2009 Prado Enea, Gran Reserva, Bodegas Muga, Rioja, Spain
2012 La Poza de Ballesteros, Artadi, Rioja, Spain
2007 Ch. Rauzan-Ségla, Margaux, Bordeaux
2007 Ch. Canon, St Emilion, Bordeaux
1997 Ch. d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux

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 2015 was an outstanding vintage in Burgundy, producing wines that have both excellent potential for ageing and are also delicious for drinking now. This tasting will be an opportunity to compare the vintage throughout the villages of Burgundy, looking at how different Premiers Crus fared in both white and red. Your host, Wine and Spirits Education Specialist Barbara Drew, will guide you through the wines, discussing village and producer styles along the way. This tasting is a must for Burgundy fans. Hosted by Barbara Drew, Wine and Spirit Education Specialist

Wines to be tasted:
Crémant de Bourgogne, Domaine la Croix Montjoie, Brut
2015 Chablis, Vaillons, 1er Cru, Domaine William Fèvre
2015 Chablis, Montée de Tonnerre, 1er Cru, Domaine William Fèvre
2015 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Pucelles, 1er Cru, Olivier Leflaive
2015 Meursault, Blagny, 1er Cru, Domaine Antoine Jobard
2015 Chassagne-Montrachet, Embazées, 1er Cru, Benjamin Leroux
2015 Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Cru, Olivier Leflaive
2015 Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine AF Gros
2015 Pommard, Clos la Commaraine, 1er Cru, Louis Jadot
2015 Volnay, Les Fremiets, 1er Cru, Henri Boillot
2015 Vosne-Romanée, Les Rouges du Dessus, 1er Cru, Domaine Alain Burguet
2015 Gevrey-Chambertin, “Coeur du Roy”, Domaine Dugat-Py
2015 Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru, Joseph Drouhin
2015 Nuits-St Georges, Vaucrains, 1er Cru, Louis Jadot

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.

At this event in our Pickering Cellar, Wine and Spirits Education Specialist we will take you through two of our favourite things: whisky and cheese. We’ll start with a look at how whisky is made, and over the course of the evening will taste a range of producers from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, Ireland and North America.

Spirits to be tasted:
The Glenrothes Select Reserve, Speyside, Single Malt Whisky (43%)
Green Spot, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey (40%)
Suntory Chita, Single Grain Japanese Whisky (43%)
2007 Berrys' Glenlossie, Cask No. 10103, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (46.0%)
Wolfburn, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (46%)
Lagavulin, 16-Year-Old, Islay, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (43%)
Blue Hanger, 11th Release, Blended Malt Whisky (45.6%)
Box Dálvve, Single Malt Swedish Whisky (46%)
Smooth Ambler, Old Scout American Whiskey, Bourbon (49.5%)


Alongside each dram, we’ll showcase a range of different cheeses, from the British Isles and beyond. During the evening we will explore classic matches, such as Highland malts with mature Scottish cheddar, to more unusual pairings, like Bourbon and blue cheese. An ideal evening for spirits and cheese-lovers alike.

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.

Our Champagne Buyer Davy Zyw will lead a tasting of his favourite vintage Champagnes. Attendees will taste a range of styles including bottles from Jacquesson, Pol Roger, Louis Roederer, Bollinger, Krug and Dom Pérignon. Davy is also keen to show off some new producers to our range. All in all, the tasting will involve 12 different producers. Hosted by Davy Zyw, Champagne Buyer

Dress code: smart casual

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

Join fortified wine aficionado Demetri Walters MW for a journey through a selection of vintage and tawny Ports. You will explore the delights of 40-year-old Quinta do Noval and take in the exquisitely mature 1963 Warre's Vintage Port. You will also have the chance to find out just how well these sublime wines partner with food. Hosted by Demetri Walters MW, Wine Educator and Presenter

Wines to be tasted:
Quinta de la Rosa, Tonel No 12, 10-year-old, Tawny Port
Quinta do Noval, 40-year-old, Tawny Port
2007 Taylor Fladgate
2015 Quinta do Noval
1994 Fonseca
1985 Warre’s
1977 Graham's
1963 Warre's 

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.

Join fortified wine aficionado Demetri Walters MW for a journey through a selection of vintage and tawny Ports. You will explore the delights of 40-year-old Quinta do Noval and take in the exquisitely mature 1963 Warre's Vintage Port. You will also have the chance to find out just how well these sublime wines partner with food. Hosted by Demetri Walters MW, Wine Educator and Presenter

Wines to be tasted:
Quinta de la Rosa, Tonel No 12, 10-year-old, Tawny Port
Quinta do Noval, 40-year-old, Tawny Port
2007 Taylor Fladgate
2015 Quinta do Noval
1994 Fonseca
1985 Warre’s
1977 Graham's
1963 Warre's

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.

Join us under Rubens’ extraordinary ceiling at Banqueting House on 12th December to celebrate the season. After a festive cocktail, you can work your way through 60 wines and spirits – from vintage Champagne and fine Claret to whisky and Port, alongside which we’ll be serving some sumptuous snacks to keep your appetite at bay. The evening promises to be a suitably indulgent way to get in the Christmas spirit.

NB Please note that you will need to bring your ticket with you to redeem your complimentary cocktail.

Our Champagne Buyer Davy Zyw will lead a tasting of his favourite vintage Champagnes. Attendees will taste a range of styles including bottles from Jacquesson, Pol Roger, Louis Roederer, Bollinger, Krug and Dom Pérignon. Davy is also keen to show off some new producers to our range. All in all, the tasting will involve 12 different producers. Hosted by Davy Zyw, Champagne Buyer

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.

With Christmas fast approaching, join us for an evening devoted to bubbles. Want to try something different this year instead of – or as well as – the perennial favourites? This evening we will showcase a fascinating line-up of different sparkling wine styles, from Prosecco to Champagne, to Southern France, via Spain and England. Accompanied by a selection of cheeses and a tasty mini-dish prepared by our chefs, this promises to be an effervescent evening.

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.

Thinking about which red wines to enjoy with your Christmas dinner? Want to try something different this year instead of – or as well as – the perennial favourites? Join us for an evening of exploration and an opportunity to taste some exciting alternatives from around the world, alongside the more traditional choices, and decide for yourself whether to stay with the old favourites, adopt some new ones – or both.

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.

Join us in the Napoleon Cellar, far away from the Christmas shopping chaos, to indulge in the art of conversation, excellent wines, wonderful food and good company. We will be serving two white wines – one dry for the starter and one sweet for the pudding. Two Clarets will provide accompaniment to the main course and two more will be served alongside the cheese. Stewart Turner, our Head Chef, will design a menu to perfectly match the wine selection. This is set to be a very memorable evening spent in our historic Napoleon Cellar.

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.

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 around 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.

Monday 7th January 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

Monday 14th January 2019
Session 3: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Session 4: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc

Monday 21st January 2019
Session 5: Syrah, Grenache and Riesling
Session 6: Other white grape varieties and sparkling wines

Monday 28th January 2019
Session 7: Other black grape varieties and sweet wines
Session 8: Fortified wines and spirits

Friday 1st February 2019
Mock exam and revision (10am to 3pm)

Monday 4th February 2019
Examination: 50-question multiple-choice paper, followed by a glass of Champagne

This three-part evening course is a fantastic opportunity to explore the diversity of Spain’s viticulture, discovering exciting emerging regions and delving a little deeper into the classics.

Over three consecutive weeks your host will take you on a tour of Spain, exploring the different climates and unique geography that account for the vast array of styles the country has to offer. Tasting your way from the lesser-known corners of Galicia to the historic regions of Jerez and Rioja, you will be taught everything you need to know to start a vinous love affair with this great winemaking nation.

Session 1: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Western Spain: Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, Valdeorras, Bierzo and Jerez
Session 2: Tuesday 15th January 2019
Eastern Spain: Penedès, Empordà, Priorat and Valencia

Session 3: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Central Spain: Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Navarra

Join us in the historic Pickering Cellar for our interactive Introduction to Wine Course. You will learn about wine over six Wednesday 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: Wednesday 9th January 2019
What is in a glass of wine and how to sense it

Session 2: Wednesday 16th January 2019
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon

Session 3: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot

Session 4: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc

Session 5: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Shiraz/Syrah and Zinfandel

Session 6: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Grenache, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and a review of all grape varieties covered

Saturday 12th January 2019
Session 1: Course induction and tasting technique
Session 2: The natural factors and human influences in the vineyard
Session 3: The human factors in the winery that influence style, quality and price

Saturday 19th January 2019
Session 4: The white wines of Germany, Alsace, Austria and Tokaj
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

Saturday 26th January 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)
Session 9: The red wines of Spain (part two) and the wines of Northern Italy

Monday 28th January 2019
Extra revision: tasting boot camp (10am to 3pm

Saturday 2nd February 2019
Session 10: The wines of central and southern Italy, Greece and the red wines of Portugal
Session 11: Premium red wine regions of the New World
Session 12: Premium white wine regions of the New World

Saturday 9th February 2019
Session 13: Regional specialities of the New World
Session 14: Sparkling wines
Revision

Monday 11th February 2019
Extra revision: tasting boot camp (10am to 3pm)

Saturday 16th February 2019
Session 15: Fortified wines
Revision

Friday 22nd February 2019
Mock exam and exam tasting technique (10am to 3pm)

Friday 1st March 2019
Revision day (10am to 3pm)

Friday 8th March 2019
Examination, followed by a glass of Champagne

"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."

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

"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."

Every year on the last weekend of January, the winegrowers in Burgundy celebrate and give thanks to their patron, St Vincent. Today we too will celebrate St Vincent and Burgundy in style in the luxurious surrounds of the Napoleon Cellar. Your expert host will select six fine Burgundies worthy of the saint’s day celebrations – including a mature Grand Cru red. Our Head Chef Stewart Turner, meanwhile, will create a traditional Burgundian menu, formed of four savoury dishes designed to make the paired wines sing. Lance Jefferson, Director to the Chairm

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.an’s Office

Dress code: smart casual

Every year on the last weekend of January, the winegrowers in Burgundy celebrate and give thanks to their patron, St Vincent. Today we too will celebrate St Vincent and Burgundy in style in the luxurious surrounds of the Napoleon Cellar. Your expert host will select six fine Burgundies worthy of the saint’s day celebrations – including a mature Grand Cru red. Our Head Chef Stewart Turner, meanwhile, will create a traditional Burgundian menu, formed of four savoury dishes designed to make the paired wines sing. 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

Enjoy a Champagne reception in the Pickering Cellar before a two-hour session designed to build your confidence in winetasting. 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 level 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.

"Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2016 Berry Bros. & Rudd Chablis by Domaine du Colombier
2014 Ramey, Woolsey Road Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California
2016 Berry Bros. & Rudd Mosel Riesling Kabinett, Selbach-Oster
2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Croix de Bois, Chapoutier Sélections Parcellaires
2017 Fleurie, Domaine Julien Sunier
2013 Barolo, Cerretta, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont
2015 Cillar de Silos Crianza, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero
2007 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta"

"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

Join your host Barbara Drew MW to celebrate Australia Day. Over a delicious feast prepared by our Head Chef, you’ll enjoy a selection of Australia’s best wines – from more traditional, hearty regional reds, through to elegant terroir-driven whites. Take a trip Down Under at this feast honouring these Antipodean delights. Hosted by Barbara Drew MW, Wine & Spirits Education 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

"Celebrate Detox January in style with this completely vegan food and wine tasting. Your host Barbara Drew MW will explain exactly how a wine can be classed vegan (and why many aren’t) and lead a tasting of examples from the Old World and the New. After you’ve had your apéritif, you’ll be served three vegan dishes, specially prepared by our Head Chef Stewart Turner, and accompanied by eight wines. Hosted by Barbara Drew MW, Wine and Spirit Education 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.

Join Nicola Giacomelli for a special supper in our candle-lit Napoleon Cellar to honour the haggis and the Bard of Ayrshire, Rabbie Burns. We will be serving some very special wines and excellent drams (including fine Burgundy and single malt Scotch) alongside a traditional feast of Scottish fare, prepared by our Head Chef Stewart Turner. The evening will, naturally, include an “Address to a Haggis”, as we explore the grain and grape at this Burns Night event. Hosted by Nicola Giacomelli, 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

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. Course materials are sent to you in advance after registration and we recommend that you read them thoroughly before starting the course.