Event Description
Champagne may be in a class of its own but it comes at a price. In times of austerity traditional method sparklers from France, Spain, England and New Zealand can offer attractive, affordable alternatives.
We explore four alternatives to Champagne and consider the four key variables that will influence how your sparkling wine will taste.
Over two weeks we will taste the following four wines:
Hunter's MiruMiru Marlborough Brut NV - A blend of Champagne varieties chardonnay, pinot noir and meunier from New Zealand. An International Wine Challenge bronze medal winner in 2021 - £18.00.
The Society's Exhibition English Sparkling Wine NV - Produced by Ridgeview in Sussex from the three classic Champagne grapes - £24.00.
Cava Mestres Coquet Brut Nature Gran Reserva, 2015 - Gran Reserva Cava, from a family owned Bodega, with forty two months lees ageing. A big hit on our recent Spanish Adventures tasting - £17.50.
Crémant du Jura Brut, Domaine de Montbourgeau NV - Delightful chardonnay based crémant with no added sugar - £17.50.
Total cost of wines is £77.00 with free delivery. The wines are supplied by The Wine Society and Wine Society members may order directly from them. I will order and arrange delivery for non-members.
The 2 week course starts on Thursday 15th December and costs £35.00. Please book as soon as possible to allow the maximum time for Christmas orders and delivery. Last date for course bookings Friday 9th December.
Join us to discover your favourite Champagne alternative and maybe save yourself some money this Christmas!
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