Saturday Intro to Wine with lunch at Madingley Hall

Enjoy a friendly and informal journey through the wonderful world of wine, hosted in the historic surroundings of Madingley Hall and accompanied by a delicious 3-course lunch. Starting with Champagne we'll taste and learn about wines from all over the world (no previous experience needed). From understanding Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay we'll learn why French wines are often spectacular with food as we try them with canapés. We'll also explore wines from California, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Chile and Argentina learning the difference that climate makes as we go. Throughout our lunch we’ll explore the principles of food and wine pairing, tasting several wines alongside the dishes to see how flavours, structure and balance change in the glass. It’s practical, insightful and great fun. After lunch, enjoy the spectacle of opening Champagne with a sabre, followed by a short tour of Madingley Hall and a glimpse into its history. The afternoon then continues with more tasting, stories and insights, finishing at around 4pm. All diets can be catered for at lunch. The experience offers a tutored tasting of 13 wines in total with clear, practical guidance on how to pair food and wine.