Dinners

The wines of Greece and Cyprus are currently enjoying some well-earnt time in the limelight. Although the two countries’ wines do have some stylistic similarities, they are quite distinct from each other, but they do share their gastronomic qualities. These two countries are the home of mezze and many of the native wines celebrate and complement the variety of flavours to be found on the table. Regional Greek cuisine, as well as the associated wines, vary dramatically from the Balkan influences of the north to the fragmentation of the Aegean islands to the south and east. Cyprus enjoys Greek, Turkish and Lebanese food influences but, despite its more extreme climate, finds its winemaking firmly rooted in Greek cultural soil. Come and find out why Hellenic wines are becoming so common on restaurant wine lists. Hosted by Demetri Walters MW, Wine Educator and Presenter

Wines to be tasted:
2013 Domaine Lyrarakis, Mistirio, Dafni, Crete, Greece
2013 Diamantakis Winery, Vidiano White, Crete, Greece
2015 Domaine Sigalas, Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece
2015 Domaine Lyrarakis, Thrapsathiri, Armi, Crete, Greece
2012 Hatzidakis Winery, Nikteri, Santorini, Greece
2012 Zambartas, Maratheftiko, Krasochorio, Limassol, Cyprus
2013 Thymiopoulos Vineyards, Earth & Sky Xinomavro, Naoussa, Greece
2013 Domaine Sigalas, Mavrotragano, Santorini, Greece
2008 Kyperounda, Commandaria, Pitsilia Mountains, Cyprus

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.

Spain is a country whose viticultural traditions run deep - yet also finds itself in the grip of a vinous revolution, now producing some of the most exciting wines to be found anywhere in the world. Previously “safe” regions, such as Rioja, are reinventing themselves, while pioneering winemakers are carving out names for themselves in the lesser known areas of Galicia and León. This evening,  your host Will Lyons will indulge you in some Iberian stalwarts before turning towards some of Spain’s classics in the making. Hosted by Will Lyons, Fine Wine Specialist

Wines to be tasted:
2010 Cava Gramona, Imperial, Brut, Gran Reserva
2014 Louro do Bolo, Bodegas Rafael Palacios, Valdeorras
2012 Qué Bonito Cacareaba, Bodega Contador, Rioja
2005 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
2011 Altos Lanzaga, Telmo Rodríguez, Rioja
2004 Clos de l'Obac, Estate Red, Priorat, Gratallops, Priorat
2007 La Faraona, Descendientes de J Palacios, Bierzo
Emilín Moscatel, Solera Familiar, Bodegas Emilio Lustau

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.

Home to many of the most famous châteaux, Bordeaux is one of the finest wine regions in the world. Over dinner in the Long Room, you will be guided through six styles from this illustrious area – including dry and sweet whites, alongside its more renowned reds. Our Head Chef will carefully prepare four courses to match the wines you taste, making for a truly spectacular evening. Hosted by Sophie Thorpe, Fine Wine Specialist

Wines to be tasted:
2004 Champagne René Geoffroy, Extra Brut
2012 Ch. Couloumey, Blanc, Graves
2000 Ch. Nenin, Pomerol
2000 Ch. Montrose, St Estèphe
1995 Ch. Montrose, St Estèphe
1996 Ch. du Tertre, Margaux
1996 Ch. Potensac, Médoc
1990 Ch. Doisy-Védrines, Barsac

Dress code: smart casual

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

Scotland’s vinous history dates back to the 12th century when its ancient ports in Edinburgh and Fife regularly received cases of claret making it one of the oldest Bordeaux drinking nations on earth. Long before it became famous for its world class Scotch whisky it was knee deep in clairette a light, rose colured wine made from Bordeaux.

Join Ronnie Cox, Berry Bros. & Rudd’s brand heritage director for spirits and Will Lyons, senior fine wine advisor o St Andrew’s day as they guide you through a four-course meal accompanied by claret and whisky to celebrate more than 800 years of discerning drinking north of the border and toast the Auld Alliance.

Le jour de gloire est arrivé! Celebrate Bastille Day in true French style at this dinner where you will learn about the country’s key wine regions, tasting classic styles as well as some lesser-known French wines. Your host, Master Sommelier and native Frenchman Nicolas Clerc, is passionate about his country’s wines and is looking forward to tasting a range of styles with you. Wines from regions such as the Loire, Burgundy, the Rhône and Bordeaux will be paired with an exquisite Gallic menu, carefully crafted by our Head Chef Stewart Turner and his team of talented cuisiniers. Hosted by Nicolas Clerc, Master Sommelier

Wines to be tasted:
Champagne Roses de Jeanne, Côte de Val Vilaine
2014 Jean-François Quénard, Chignin, Anne de la Biguerne, Vin de Savoie   
2014 Chablis, Le Bas de Chapelot, Domaine Vocoret, Burgundy       
2012 Domaine Gauby, La Roque Blanc, Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes
2014 Pinot Noir, Fronholz, Domaine André Ostertag, Alsace
2008 Côte-Rôtie, Blonde du Seigneur, Domaine Georges Vernay, Rhône
1998 Clos du Marquis, St Julien, Bordeaux
1971 Vouvray, Le Mont, Moelleux, Domaine Huet, Loire
2005 Pinot Gris, Rotenberg, Sélection de Grains Nobles, Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Alsace

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.

It is often said that the greatest food match for Vintage Champagne is that great British classic, fish and chips. We have decided to explore this idea further with an entire evening dedicated to fast food paired with fine wine. Your foodie host, Head of Events and Education Richard Veal, will collaborate with our talented Head Chef Stewart Turner to produce a delicious menu of gourmet fast food. This will be matched to an array of top-notch classic wines, from Krug to a top Napa Cabernet, taking in aged Claret and exquisite Brunello in between, ending with a rare, single-vintage Sherry. This will be a fun and relaxed evening for gourmands and oenophiles alike. Hosted by Richard Veal, Head of Events and Education

Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Grand Cru Champagne, by Mailly
Champagne Krug, Grande Cuvée
2011 Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay, Australia
2008 Brunello di Montalcino, Cerbaiona, Tuscany, Italy
1995 Ch. Gruaud Larose, St Julien, Bordeaux
2011 Dominus, Napa, California, USA
1965 Don PX Selección, Bodegas Toro Albala, Jerez, 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.

Tonight will be a celebration of the mollusc, from mussels, oysters and  clams to octopus and snails. Choosing the very freshest produce available, our Head Chef Stewart Turner will create four courses devoted entirely to the mollusc and designed to make the wines sing. Your host Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine School, has compiled a wish-list of wines from both the Old World and the New, with a pair of bottles for each course prepared by Stewart and his team. Call it delicious before you call it madness. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine School

Wines to be tasted:
Champagne Alfred Gratien, Brut
2014 Chablis, Valmur, Grand Cru, Jean-Claude Bessin, Burgundy
2015 Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine Félines Jourdan, Languedoc
2014 Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine sur lie, Domaine la Haute Févrie, Loire
2013 Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Riesling, Eden Valley, Australia
2012 Clos Blanc de Vougeot, 1er Cru, Domaine de la Vougeraie, Burgundy
2013 Ch. Latour Martillac Blanc, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
2015 Brouilly, Alain Michaud, Beaujolais
2014 Berry Bros. & Rudd Good Ordinary Claret, Bordeaux

Dress code: smart casual

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

Explore a range of food-friendly wines over a fun three-course meal of larger plates and sides, all fresh off the grill. After a sparkling apéritif, your host – and amateur asador – Felipe Carvallo will share his love for the food and wines of South America, having first fallen for the charms of asados (grills) when working in a winery in Argentina. While Felipe guides you through the wines, you will be able to mix and match your various glasses with the different components on the table. Hosted by Felipe Carvallo, Fine Wine Specialist

Wines to be tasted:
2012 Apogee Brut, Tasmania, Australia
2012 De Martino Parcela 5 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley, Chile
2013 Ambrosía Viña Unica Chardonnay, Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Argentina
2012 Bodegas RE Chardonnoir, Casablanca Valley, Chile
2009 Montsecano Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley, Chile
2012 Pulenta Gran Cabernet Franc, Mendoza, Argentina
2009 Viña Koyle Auma Los Lingues, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Emilín Moscatel, Solera Familiar, Bodegas Emilio Lustau, Jerez, 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.

The subtleties of Barolo’s terroir are said to equal those of Burgundy. What better way to find out than to explore them this evening in the company of Italian wine and food aficionado Nicola Giacomelli? Over a Piedmontese-inspired four-course menu, created by our Head Chef Stewart, Nicola will guide you through the region’s wine styles, tasting 12 different wines to illustrate terroir and winemaker differences. Hosted by Nicola Giacomelli, Fine Wine Specialist

Dress code: smart casual

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

As well as standing firmly at the summit of the UK’s gastronomic pantheon, Michel is a good friend of this establishment, and it is always with the greatest pleasure that we welcome him here. On the evening in question Michel’s culinary wizardry will be complemented by spectacular Bordeaux First Growths selected by our very own Demetri Walters MW. Now to set the scene: Michel Roux’s unparalleled cuisine, some of the most celebrated wines on the planet, the historic Townhouse and its elegant Long Room – this is a night not to be missed! Hosted by Demetri Walters MW, Wine Educator and Presenter

Wines to be tasted:
1995 Champagne Charles Heidsieck, Blanc des Millénaires
1988 Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac
1996 Ch. Latour, Pauillac
2000 Ch. Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan
2002 Ch. Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac
2005 Ch. Margaux, Margaux
1985 Ch. d’Yquem, Sauternes

Dress code: smart casual

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

This Lucky Dip event, the finale of our Wine School season, is in its fifth year. The evening comprises a four-course dinner (starter, second course, main course and cheese), with each course accompanied by a flight of three wines. Some wines will be incredibly famous, while others will be under the radar of most; you can expect some very special treats and some surprises. For those who wish to, there is the option of tasting blind while the rest of us enjoy the descriptions knowing what the wines are. Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine School

Dress code: smart casual

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

The wines of the 1855 classification in Bordeaux continue to dazzle both our imaginations and our taste buds. Why not dig deep in your cellar and find a special bottle to open at this unique Long Room dinner? Your host, Will Lyons, will serve you a glass of Krug on arrival before your four-course dinner commences. Of course, Will will not come empty handed and has teed up a magnum of Ch. Latour from the 1978  vintage as well as of course greatest first growth of them all, Ch. d’Yquem. Shall we see you there? Hosted by Will Lyons, Fine Wine Specialist

Wines to be tasted:
Champagne Krug, Grande Cuvée
1978 Ch. Lafite-Rothschild, Pauillac
2010 Ch. d’Yquem, Sauternes

Dress code: smart casual

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

Tonight is a chance to concentrate on superb Burgundy, tasting expressions of village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines. Stewart Turner, our Head Chef, will create a Burgundian-inspired menu to accompany three pairs of wines that will take you through some of the region’s key villages and styles. Hosted by Felipe Carvallo, Fine Wine Specialist

Wines to be tasted:
2009 Crémant du Jura, Brut, Domaine Grand
2014 Mâcon-la Roche Vineuse, Les Cras, Olivier Merlin
2013 Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Jacques Carillon
2012 Meursault, Les Genevrières, 1er Cru, Domaine Michel Bouzereau
2010 Beaune, Perrières, 1er Cru, Domaine de Montille
2006 Gevrey-Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Christian Sérafin
1995 Latricières-Chambertin, Grand Cru, Domaine Louis Remy
Berry Bros. & Rudd William Pickering, 20-Year-Old, Tawny Port

Dress code: smart casual

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