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To book online please click on the tasting title. Our tastings are rated according to the level of starting knowledge required; the more glass icons the higher the level of starting knowledge. Before proceeding with a booking please read our rating and booking information. If there’s a topic that you’d particularly like to see, please make a suggestion. All of these tastings (except where stated) take place at the London Wine & Spirit School, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3XF between 6.30pm & 8.00pm.
Why not bring a friend? Book two places for the same session and receive 50% off your second ticket! To take advantage of this discount please contact Student Services on 020 7089 3841 to book.
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May
Domaine Faiveley of Burgundy Masterclass – Tuesday 28th May - £55/person 
This event is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the renowned Burgundy producer Domaine Faiveley and discover the differences of sub-region, appellation and vintage through a tasting of 8 of their wines. It will explore the lesser-known regions of Mercurey and Blagny, while providing the chance to compare three famous village premier cru wines of the same vintage, Volnay, Nuits St Georges and Gevrey Chambertin. The tasting will be hosted by Robin Kick, who has passed the theory and tasting of her MW examinations and is currently working on her dissertation on whole cluster fermentation in the Côte D’Or. She has also previously worked as a wine buyer for 7 years for Burgundy specialist, Goedhuis & Co.
| Example Wine List: | ||
| Rully Blanc ‘Les Villeranges’ | 2011 | |
| Mercurey Blanc ‘Clos Rochette’ Monopole | 2010 | |
| Meursault Premier Cru Blagny | 2009 | |
| Mercurey Rouge ‘La Framboisière’ Monopole | 2010 | |
| Blagny Premier Cru ‘La Piece sous le Bois’ | 2010 | |
| Volnay Premier Cru Fremiets | 2009 | |
| Nuits-St-Georges Premier Cru Vignerondes | 2009 | |
| Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru Cazetiers | 2009 |
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The Bordeaux Series – Wednesday 29th May, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th June – £300/person
This series includes the Bordeaux tastings 1 – 5 giving insight into why this iconic wine region merits it’s esteemed reputation. Please see the individual evening’s description for further information. Save £50 by booking the course as a series instead of each individual session.
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Bordeaux 1: Modern Bordeaux – Wednesday 29th May – £35/person
This tasting is an opportunity to taste highly rated wines from the lesser known regions of Bordeaux. Discover how this region continues to lead in modern production whilst ensuring traditional styles remain tantamount.
| Example Wine List: | RRP | |
| Chateau Haut-Rian Clairet | 2011 | £7.99 |
| Rosé de Giscours | £11.50 | |
| The Wine Society’s Claret | £5.99 | |
| Château Pey de la Tour | 2006 | £13.99 |
| Château d’Aiguille | 2004 | £19.99 |
| Château de Reignac | 2005 | £24.99 |
| Château la Peyre | 2001 | £17.95 |
| Goulee | 2005 | £25.99 |
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English Wine Tasting – Thursday 30th May - £35/person
To coincide with English Wine Week, Julia Trustram-Eve from English Wine Producers will take you through a great selection of wines that are made right here in England. From sparkling wines to red, discover different producers and styles, and learn about current developments and trends in the market for English Wine.
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June
Bordeaux 2: Sweet & White Bordeaux – Wednesday 5th June – £55/person
This evening is a great opportunity to taste dry-whites from exceptional Chateaux and a selection of sweet wines from around Bordeaux. Learn what makes these wines so special, and what factors contribute to their distinctive styles.
| Example Wine List: | RRP | |
| Château Les Charmes-Godard (Cotes de Bordeaux Francs) | £12.49 | |
| Calvet Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Bordeaux) | £6.29 | |
| Château Rochemorin (Pessac-Leognan) | 2007 | £17.69 |
| Domaine Chevalier Cru Classé (Pessac-Leognan) | £94.00 | |
| Château Loupiac-Gaudiet (Loupiac) | 2006 | £14.79 |
| Château La Rame (Sainte-Croix-du-Mont) | 2003 | £18.99 |
| Château La Tour Blanche 1er Grand Cru Classé (Sauternes) | 2007 | £43.00 |
| Château Coutet 1er Grand Cru Classé (Barsac) | 2001 | £39.00 |
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Vine to Glass – Thursday 6th June – £30/person
Want to know more about wine but don’t know where to start? This introductory tasting provides you with necessary skills to taste wines like a true professional – from appearance to palate. In addition, we’ll teach you how wine is made and what makes them different, both in the vineyard and the winery. Perfect for the enthusiast eager to learn more!
| Example Wine List: | RRP | |
| Jackson Estate Stich Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand | 2010 | £11.99 |
| Chapel Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, Australia | 2005 | £12.99 |
| Reichsgraf von Kessellstatt Josephshofer Riesling Auslese | 2001 | £18.99 |
| Domaine du Murinais Crozes-Hermitage, Cuvée des Amandiers | 2009 | £13.99 |
| Château Reynella Basket Pressed Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia | 2008 | £14.99 |
| Raimat Chardonnay, Vina 27, Costers del Segre, Spain | 2009 | £7.99 |
| Enate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Somontano, Spain | 2007 | £16.99 |
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Bordeaux 3: The Left Bank – Wednesday 12th June – £75/person
What contributes to the fact that the wines of the Left Bank are considered some of the finest light reds? What makes a Pauillac different from a Margaux? Find out with this comparative tasting of Grand Cru Classé wines.
| Example Wine List: | RRP | |
| Château Rousseau de Sipian (Médoc) | 2004 | £12.95 |
| Château Potensac Cru Bourgeois (Médoc) | 1999 | £24.99 |
| Château Malescasse Cru Bourgeois (Haut-Médoc) | 2004 | £15.39 |
| Château d’Issan Grand Cru Classé (3rd Margaux) | 2001 | £42.00 |
| Château Gruaud Larose Grand Cru Classé (2nd Saint-Julien) | 2001 | £43.00 |
| Château Pontet Canet Grand Cru Classé (5th Pauillac) | 2001 | £60.00 |
| Château Montrose Grand Cru Classé (2nd Saint-Estephe) | 2001 | £69.00 |
| Château Pape-Clement Grand Cru Classé (Pessac-Leognan) | 2001 | £93.00 |
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Bordeaux 4: – The Right Bank - Wednesday 19th June – £75/person
The Right Bank produces some of the world’s most iconic red wines. This evening looks at what makes these wines so highly prized and includes a comparative tasting of a top Pomerol and St-Emilion.
| Example Wine List: | RRP | |
| Château Bois Pertuis | 2009 | £8.99 |
| Château Haut-Lariveau (Fronsac) | 2005 | £24.99 |
| Château La Fleur de Bouard (Lalande de Pomerol) | 2005 | £27.50 |
| Château du Courlat (Lussac Saint-Émilion) | 2006 | £11.50 |
| Château Carteau Grand Cru (Saint-Émilion) | 2006 | £16.00 |
| Château Canon La Gaffeliere Grand Cru Classé (Saint-Émilion) | 2004 | £50.00 |
| Château Figeac Premier Grand Cru Classé (Saint-Émilion) | 2001 | £80.00 |
| Château Gazin (Pomerol) | 2001 | £65.00 |
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Bordeaux 5: Cult Wines & Second Labels - Wednesday 26th June – £110/person
With the prices of top Bordeaux creeping ever higher, consumers are increasingly looking towards Chateau’s second wines. Take this rare chance to taste a selection of super-premium wines from the Left Bank, Pomerol and St-Emilion against their second labels.
| Example Wine List: | RRP | |
| Clos du Marquis | 2004 | £35.00 |
| La Réserve de la Comtesse | 2004 | £30.00 |
| Château Leoville Lascases Grand Cru Classé (2nd Saint-Julien) | 1998 | £168.00 |
| Châeau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Grand Cru Classé (2nd Pauillac) | 1998 | £130.00 |
| Château L’Eglise-Clinet (Pomerol) | 2006 | £145.00 |
| La Petit Eglise | 2006 | £145.00 |
| Château Magdelaine Premier Grand Cru Classé | 2006 | £39.99 |
| Les Songes de Magdelaine | 2006 | £33.00 |
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July
Introduction to Fine Wine – Tuesday 9th July – £75/person
This introductory tasting is designed for wine enthusiasts to discover what makes wine, fine. Exploring the concepts of terroir, grape selection and maturation this is a great opportunity to be guided through a selection of top-quality wines.
| Example Wine List: | RRP | |
| Pol Roger Brut, Champagne | NV | £36.00 |
| Pol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill, Champagne | 1999 | £120.00 |
| Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy | 2008 | £32.00 |
| Domaine Leflaive Les Folatieres, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru | 2008 | £110.00 |
| Chateau Leoville-Las Cases ‘Clos du Marquis’, Saint-Julien | 2004 | £35.00 |
| Chateau Leoville-Las Cases, Saint-Julien | 1999 | £120.00 |
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