Blind Tasting: Sparkling Wines, Wednesday 15th March 2017

If you've ever wondered what the difference is between Crémant and Cava or want to see what all the fuss is about English Sparkling Wine, this event is for you. Barbara will guide you through the world of sparkling wine, looking at why different countries and regions produce such different styles, tasting the best of what each has to offer. We’ll be tasting the wines blind to ensure we focus on what’s in the glass rather than on the label and putting your tasting skills to the test to see whether you can distinguish Champagne from a New World imitator. The evening will be ideal for WSET and MW students, or those wanting to understand more about the world of sparkling wine. Hosted by Barbara Drew, Wine and Spirit Education Specialist

Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Crémant deLimoux by Antech, Languedoc-Roussillon
Prosecco Asolo Extra Dry, Bele Casel, Veneto, Italy
2014 Vouvray Pétillant, L'Ancestrale,Vincent Carême, Loire
2008 Sekt Fantasie der Schieferterrassen, Heymann-Löwenstein, Mosel, Germany
Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne by Mailly, Grand Cru
2009 Crémant du Jura, Brut, Domaine Grand
2010 Alexandra de la Marque Krone, Méthode Cap Classique, South Africa
2004 Cava Gramona, Celler Batlle, Gran Reserva, Brut
2012 Apogee Brut Rosé, Tasmania, Australia
Champagne Roses de Jeanne, Côte de Val Vilaine

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.