Saturday CHRISTMAS Introduction to Wine at Madingley Hall

Join us for a friendly and informal day of tasting and learning about wine with a Christmas theme at Madingley Hall. Part of the University of Cambridge, the 16th century hall is set in 8 acres of beautiful parkland. Starting with Champagne we'll taste and learn about wines from all over the world (no previous experience needed). And we'll be looking at which wines pair best with Christmas dinner and seasonal snacks (and why). Halfway through the day, we will take a break from the hard work of tasting wine to enjoy a delicious two-course lunch and offer a mini tour of the grounds to appreciate the history. All dietary preferences are catered for at lunch. Watch and learn how to open a bottle of Champagne using a sword! Tutored Tasting of 13 wines. Course outline includes: Introduction to major wine regions, New World and Old World wines, major red and white grape varieties, how wine is made, improving tasting skills, recognising tannin, acidity, body, oak, climate effects, food and wine matching, and value tips. All our courses can be purchased as a Gift, either as a dated or undated voucher.