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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."
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
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 your host Felipe Carvallo 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 Felipe Carvallo, 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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Join Ronnie Cox 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.
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: black tie or Highland dress optional
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: black tie or Highland dress optional
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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.
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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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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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. Join us for a flute or two of our delicious Grand Cru Champagne made by Mailly in our atmospheric Sussex Cellar, before a leisurely lunch. Come armed with your favourite bottles (which we’ll ensure are at your place setting before you sit down for lunch). 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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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 feast that centres around the catch of the day: a fish starter designed to go with a white wine, a fish main for a white or light 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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Ease into our One-Day Burgundy Wine School with tea, coffee and biscuits before we launch into a tasting of 10 Burgundies, comparing the wines and discussing our impression of them. We will cover the quality hierarchy of Burgundy and the key characteristics that this region is famous for, including Grand Cru, Premier Cru and village wines as well as its most famous subregions.
This will be followed by a Burgundy-themed lunch, for which our Head Chef will design a three-course feast. Alongside the food we will taste five more wines, including Clos de Vougeot, Corton-Charlemagne, Pommard and Gevrey-Chambertin. At the end of the day you should have a clear picture of why Burgundy’s wines taste the way they do, which producers you enjoy and how to continue exploring this much-loved region.
Wines to be tasted:
Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut, Domaine la Croix Montjoie
2016 Chablis, Domaine Pinson
2016 Chablis, Mont-de-Milieu, 1er Cru, Domaine Pinson
2016 Chablis, Les Clos, Grand Cru, Domaine Pinson
2016 Chassagne-Montrachet, La Maltroie, 1er Cru, Domaine Michel Niellon
2016 Meursault, Clos du Cromin, Domaine Patrick Javillier
2016 Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Jacques Carillon
2016 Pouilly-Fuissé, Clos des Quarts, Château des Quarts, Bret Brothers
2015 St Aubin, Sentier du Clou, Domaine Antoine Jobard
2015 Nuits-St Georges, Clos de la Maréchale Blanc, 1er Cru, Domaine Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier
2014 Nuits-St Georges, Aux St Juliens, Domaine de Montille
2014 Vosne-Romanée, Maizières, Domaine AF Gros
2014 Gevrey-Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Sérafin Père & Fils
2013 Volnay, Les Lurets, 1er Cru, Dominique Lafon
2013 Pommard, Les Pézerolles, 1er Cru, Domaine de Montille
2012 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Lavrottes, 1er Cru, Olivier Bernstein
2011 Clos Vougeot, Grand Cru, Olivier Bernstein
1978 Clos St Denis, Grand Cru, Camille Giroud
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:
Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut, Domaine la Croix Montjoie
2016 Chablis, Domaine Pinson
2016 Chablis, Mont-de-Milieu, 1er Cru, Domaine Pinson
2016 Chablis, Les Clos, Grand Cru, Domaine Pinson
2016 Chassagne-Montrachet, La Maltroie, 1er Cru, Domaine Michel Niellon
2016 Meursault, Clos du Cromin, Domaine Patrick Javillier
2016 Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Jacques Carillon
2016 Pouilly-Fuissé, Clos des Quarts, Château des Quarts, Bret Brothers
2015 St Aubin, Sentier du Clou, Domaine Antoine Jobard
2015 Nuits-St Georges, Clos de la Maréchale Blanc, 1er Cru, Domaine Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier
2014 Nuits-St Georges, Aux St Juliens, Domaine de Montille
2014 Vosne-Romanée, Maizières, Domaine AF Gros
2014 Gevrey-Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Sérafin Père & Fils
2013 Volnay, Les Lurets, 1er Cru, Dominique Lafon
2013 Pommard, Les Pézerolles, 1er Cru, Domaine de Montille
2012 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Lavrottes, 1er Cru, Olivier Bernstein
2011 Clos Vougeot, Grand Cru, Olivier Bernstein
1978 Clos St Denis, Grand Cru, Camille Giroud
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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You will learn about different styles of Sake, how it is made and how it should be served during this food and Sake matching lunch. We will be experimenting with different foods, pairing Sake with European dishes with a twist. Sake authority Asami Tasaka will be lending her expertise to the occasion. Guest speaker: Asami Tasaka, Director, World Sake Imports UK. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine School.
NB Sake 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 Sake 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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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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Pinot Noir – for its devoted followers, there is no fairer grape. Admired for its unrivalled ability to speak of a place and reflect its surroundings, this evening promises a fabulous journey through some of the best-loved Pinot Noir styles from around the world. We begin our journey in the Loire with a delicious rosé, before moving across Europe for a taste of the traditional in Germany. On to the New World, we will revel in Pinot Noir’s expressiveness when challenged with differing terroir, stopping in the antipodes, South Africa and the USA along the way. We end our travels in the spiritual home of the grape, Burgundy, with a Grand Cru. Hosted by Felipe Carvallo, Fine Wine Specialist .
Wines to be tasted:
Champagne Fleury, Blanc de Noirs, Brut
2016 Sancerre Rosé, Domaine François Cotat, Chavignol
2016 Toreye Spätburgunder, Eymann, Pfalz
2016 Craven Pinot Noir, Faure Vineyard, Stellenbosch, South Africa
2016 Circe Mornington Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
2015 Neudorf Vineyards, Tom's Block Pinot Noir, Nelson, New Zealand
2014 Domaine Drouhin, Roserock Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon
2011 Clos Vougeot, Grand Cru, Olivier Bernstein
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 Fleury, Blanc de Noirs, Brut
2016 Sancerre Rosé, Domaine François Cotat, Chavignol
2016 Toreye Spätburgunder, Eymann, Pfalz
2016 Craven Pinot Noir, Faure Vineyard, Stellenbosch, South Africa
2016 Circe Mornington Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
2015 Neudorf Vineyards, Tom's Block Pinot Noir, Nelson, New Zealand
2014 Domaine Drouhin, Roserock Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon
2011 Clos Vougeot, Grand Cru, Olivier Bernstein
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 symbiosis between food and wine is well known and the right pairing can elevate both components to heavenly heights. Join Fine Wine Specialist Isobel Watson Smith in the splendid surrounds of our Sussex Cellar as she takes you through a few of our favourite matches. The evening will conclude with coffee and fresh mint tea, before we send you on your way, sated and smiling. 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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Pinot Noir – for its devoted followers there is no fairer grape. Admired for its unrivalled ability to speak of a place and reflect its surroundings, this evening promises a fabulous journey through some of the best-loved Pinot Noir styles from around the world. We begin our journey in the Loire with a delicious rosé, before moving across Europe for a taste of the traditional in Germany. On to the New World, we will revel in Pinot Noir’s expressiveness when challenged with differing terroir, stopping in the antipodes, South Africa and the USA along the way. We end our travels in the spiritual home of the grape, Burgundy. Hosted by Isabella Cameron, Fine Wine Specialist.
Wines to be tasted:
Champagne Fleury, Blanc de Noirs, Brut
2016 Sancerre Rosé, Domaine François Cotat, Chavignol
2016 Toreye Spätburgunder, Eymann, Pfalz
2016 Craven Pinot Noir, Faure Vineyard, Stellenbosch, South Africa
2016 Crittenden Estate Peninsula Pinot Noir, Tuerong, Victoria
2015 Neudorf Vineyards, Tom's Block Pinot Noir, Nelson, New Zealand
2014 Domaine Drouhin, Roserock Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon
2012 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Lavrottes, 1er Cru, Olivier Bernstein
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 Fleury, Blanc de Noirs, Brut
2016 Sancerre Rosé, Domaine François Cotat, Chavignol
2016 Toreye Spätburgunder, Eymann, Pfalz
2016 Craven Pinot Noir, Faure Vineyard, Stellenbosch, South Africa
2016 Crittenden Estate Peninsula Pinot Noir, Tuerong, Victoria
2015 Neudorf Vineyards, Tom's Block Pinot Noir, Nelson, New Zealand
2014 Domaine Drouhin, Roserock Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon
2012 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Lavrottes, 1er Cru, Olivier Bernstein
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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The WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits offers a hands-on introduction to the world of spirits and is the perfect course for those pursuing an interest in spirits or those who want to know more about these fascinating drinks. You’ll explore the main styles and types of spirits through sight, smell and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavours and aromas. You will be welcomed in the morning with tea, coffee and biscuits in the morning, before we delve into the fascinating world of vodka, gin, Cognac, rum, tequila and liqueurs. We’ll break for a delicious buffet lunch, prepared by our Head Chef Stewart Turner. The course ends with a 45-minute, 30-question exam paper. Hosted by Barbara Drew, Wine and Spirit Education Specialist
Saturday 16th February, 9am to 4pm
Introduction to spirits and distillation, ageing of spirits, tasting spirits, vodka
Rum, tequila, whisky, gin
Cognac, liqueurs, revision
Examination, 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
Saturday 16th February, 9am to 4pm
Introduction to spirits and distillation, ageing of spirits, tasting spirits, vodka
Rum, tequila, whisky, gin
Cognac, liqueurs, revision
Examination, 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
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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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 18th February 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 25th February 2019
Session 3: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Session 4: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc
Monday 4th March 2019
Session 5: Syrah, Grenache and Riesling
Session 6: Other white grape varieties and sparkling wines
Monday 11th March 2019
Session 7: Other black grape varieties and sweet wines
Session 8: Fortified wines and spirits
Friday 15th March 2019
Mock exam and revision (10am to 3pm)
Monday 18th March 2019
Examination: 50-question multiple-choice paper, followed by a glass of Champagne
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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 19th February 2019
What is in a glass of wine and how to sense it
Session 2: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
Session 3: Tuesday 5th March 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Dress code: Smart casual
Dress code: Smart casual
Session 4: Tuesday 12th March 2019
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc
Session 5: Tuesday 19th March 2019
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Shiraz/Syrah and Zinfandel
Session 6: Tuesday 26th March 2019
Grenache, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and a review of all grape varieties covered
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Join us as we explore Burgundy’s stunning white vinous gems, and all in the name of education. Before attending this tasting, you may be forgiven for being part of the “ABC” (anything but Chardonnay) club, but certainly not afterwards; it is in this part of the world that Chardonnay achieves its most sublime expression. This tasting will take you from steely backboned Chablis in the north right through to the softer, fleshier wine of the Mâconnais. On the way you will also discover the inimitable treasures of Burgundy’s most famous region, the Côte d’Or. After this dazzling line-up, we will finish the evening on a high with a pair of stunning Grands Crus. Hosted by Felipe Carvallo, Wine & Education Specialist.
Wines to be tasted:
Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut, Domaine la Croix Montjoie, Burgundy
2017 Berry Bros. & Rudd White Burgundy by Collovray & Terrier, Burgundy
2015 Chablis, Samuel Billaud, Burgundy
2015 Chablis, Forêts, 1er Cru, Domaine Louis Michel, Burgundy
2015 Chablis, Vaudésir, Grand Cru, Domaine Louis Michel, Burgundy
2013 Pouilly-Fuissé, En Carementrant, Bret Bros, Burgundy
2014 Saint Aubin, Les Combes, 1er Cru, Domaine Fabien Coche, Burgundy
2016 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatières, 1er Cru, Domaine Jean-Louis Chavy, Burgundy
2015 Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Vergers, 1er Cru, Camille Giroud, Burgundy
2016 Meursault, Les Charmes Dessus, 1er Cru, Domaine Michel Bouzereau, Burgundy
2015 Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Cru, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy
2009 Le Montrachet, Grand Cru, Bouchard Père et Fils, 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:
Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut, Domaine la Croix Montjoie, Burgundy
2017 Berry Bros. & Rudd White Burgundy by Collovray & Terrier, Burgundy
2015 Chablis, Samuel Billaud, Burgundy
2015 Chablis, Forêts, 1er Cru, Domaine Louis Michel, Burgundy
2015 Chablis, Vaudésir, Grand Cru, Domaine Louis Michel, Burgundy
2013 Pouilly-Fuissé, En Carementrant, Bret Bros, Burgundy
2014 Saint Aubin, Les Combes, 1er Cru, Domaine Fabien Coche, Burgundy
2016 Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatières, 1er Cru, Domaine Jean-Louis Chavy, Burgundy
2015 Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Vergers, 1er Cru, Camille Giroud, Burgundy
2016 Meursault, Les Charmes Dessus, 1er Cru, Domaine Michel Bouzereau, Burgundy
2015 Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Cru, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy
2009 Le Montrachet, Grand Cru, Bouchard Père et Fils, 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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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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From Hannibal Lector with his famous Chianti to the constant Merlot/Pinot Noir battle in Sideways, wine has found its way into cinema-lovers’ hearts. Join us as we explore the huge range of wines in film accompanied by a delicious menu worthy of Babette’s feast. We’ll start with Gatsby’s Moet & Chandon Champagne, and move through to Anton Ego’s favourite wine Ch. Latour (Ratatouille). As Withnail would say, “We want the finest wines available to humanity. And we want them here, and we want them now!” Hosted by Henrietta Gullifer, Fine Wine Specialist.
Wines to be tasted:
2009 Champagne Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Brut
2013 Ch. Montelena Chardonnay, Napa Valley
2007 Chianti Classico Riserva, Gaiole, Badia a Coltibuono, Tuscany
2014 Au Bon Climat, Talley Rincon Pinot Noir, Arroyo Grande Valley, California
2014 Ridge Estate Merlot, Santa Cruz Mountains, California
1989 Ch. Latour, Pauillac
2010 Tokaji, Esszencia, Ch. Pajzos
1985 Dow's, Port, Portugal
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: black tie
Wines to be tasted:
2009 Champagne Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Brut
2013 Ch. Montelena Chardonnay, Napa Valley
2007 Chianti Classico Riserva, Gaiole, Badia a Coltibuono, Tuscany
2014 Au Bon Climat, Talley Rincon Pinot Noir, Arroyo Grande Valley, California
2014 Ridge Estate Merlot, Santa Cruz Mountains, California
1989 Ch. Latour, Pauillac
2010 Tokaji, Esszencia, Ch. Pajzos
1985 Dow's, Port, Portugal
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: black tie
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Join us for an adventure, jumping down the rabbit hole to our Sussex Cellar. This evening – inspired by Lewis Carroll’s famous story – will include an appropriately themed four-course dinner, designed to satisfy those with “curious appetites”; with mock turtle soup, quince jam tarts and edible surprises. Hosted by our very own Alice, Olivia Bodle, guests will be greeted with a Drink Me cocktail, while the dinner will be accompanied by Olivia’s selection of the more unusual wines from our cellars. 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: touch of Wonderland
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: touch of Wonderland
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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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An understanding of Bordeaux is essential for any would-be wine connoisseur. Discover why the region has such an enviable reputation for its red wines and explore its lesser-known whites too. Learn about the landmark 1855 classification of Bordeaux and taste a plethora of wines featured then, which continue to have glowing reputations today. Not only will you have the chance to compare and contrast all the famous village names, but you will also taste older wines from the region. All this will be followed by a Bordelais-themed lunch in our cellars, accompanied by even more fine Bordeaux as it is meant to be enjoyed – with excellent food. By the end of this hugely enjoyable day, you should have a deeper understanding of the region and the ability to navigate the Clarets on any restaurant wine list with ease.
Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru, Brut
2012 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Graves
2016 Berry Bros. & Rudd Good Ordinary Claret
2015 Ch. Montrose, St Estèphe
2014 Ch. Haut-Batailley, Pauillac
2014 Alter Ego de Palmer, Margaux
2014 Le C de Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan
2014 Ch. Branaire-Ducru, St Julien
2012 Ch. Gruaud Larose, St Julien
2014 Ch. Coutet, St Emilion
2014 Fleur de Clinet, Pomerol
2002 Ch. Lynch Bages, Pauillac
2000 Sarget de Gruaud Larose, St Julien
1990 Ch. Léoville Barton, St Julien
1989 Ch. Gruaud Larose, St Julien
2010 Ch. d'Yquem, Sauternes
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
2012 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Graves
2016 Berry Bros. & Rudd Good Ordinary Claret
2015 Ch. Montrose, St Estèphe
2014 Ch. Haut-Batailley, Pauillac
2014 Alter Ego de Palmer, Margaux
2014 Le C de Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan
2014 Ch. Branaire-Ducru, St Julien
2012 Ch. Gruaud Larose, St Julien
2014 Ch. Coutet, St Emilion
2014 Fleur de Clinet, Pomerol
2002 Ch. Lynch Bages, Pauillac
2000 Sarget de Gruaud Larose, St Julien
1990 Ch. Léoville Barton, St Julien
1989 Ch. Gruaud Larose, St Julien
2010 Ch. d'Yquem, Sauternes
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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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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Our Fine Wine and Cheese evening has now become a regular fixture in our calendar. Our own Lance Jefferson and cheese specialist Jeremy Bowen love experimenting with wine and cheese and are looking forward to revealing some heavenly pairings for you this evening, entertaining you along the way with their anecdotes. Hosted by Lance Jefferson, Director to the Chairman’s Office.
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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And… they’re off! This lunch, which takes place the Friday before Cheltenham, 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 Cheltenham 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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