Saturday Discover Wine Experience

Join us for a wonderful day of wine discovery & tasting, all wrapped around a delicious two-course lunch at The Mitre in Greenwich.

Beginning with Champagne, you'll taste 12 wines from around the world learning what makes each one different and why. With plenty of time to relax, ask questions and get to know your fellow wine lovers, this is a really informal and fun day of wine discovery. The day also includes a delicious two course lunch with a glass of rosé.

What you'll experience during the day:

• Glass of Champagne - learn about the world's most famous sparkling wine
• Introduction to the world's major wine regions
• Old World Classics (France, Italy, & Spain) and New World wines (Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, California)
• Major white grape varieties – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling and more
• Major red grape varieties – Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Malbec
• How wine is made - grapes, fermentation, ageing
• How to taste wines – aroma, taste and describing wines
• Recognising elements of wine - tannin, acidity, oak
• Tutored tasting of 12 wines
• The effect of climate on the taste of wine
• Which wines to buy / where to obtain the best value for money / storing & serving wine / understanding wine labels
• Food & wine pairing– tips & advice.

This is a great opportunity to meet like minded people and learn more about wine with a two course lunch included too - it's  wonderful way to spend a Saturday!