Saturday Introduction to Wine With Lunch - French Themed

Our Saturday event with lunch has always been very popular, but for 2026 we are changing things to make it an even more interesting and indulgent experience. We will now focus our attention on one of the three main wine-producing countries of the world – France, Italy or Spain. This allows us to take a deeper dive, and we’ve also upped the wine budget significantly to give you a richer experience (just look at the list of wines below!). In addition, rather than taking a break for lunch, we will graze through the afternoon on a selection of expertly prepared “small plates” from the St Vincent Kitchen, paired with the wines we are tasting. To facilitate the change of format, we will now start at 12.30 and aim to finish by 4.30pm. There are a total of 12 fabulous wines to sample, from sparkling through, white, rosé, red and finishing with something for dessert. For our French themed day, the wines will be as below: Champagne AOC, Alsace AOC Riesling or Gewurztraminer, Sancerre AOC or Pouilly-Fumé AOC (Sauvignon Blanc), Chablis Premier Cru AOC (Chardonnay), Provence AOC rosé (Grenache-Cinsault), Red Burgundy (Pinot Noir), Bordeaux 1: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC (Merlot-led blend), Bordeaux 2: Haut-Médoc AOC (Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend), Crozes Hermitage AOC (Syrah), Châteauneuf du Pape AOC (Grenache-Syrah), Red Languedoc (Carignan-Grenache-Syrah), Sauternes AC (Semillon-Sauvignon Dessert Wine). You will taste 12 wines, from all over France and learn all about wine including how to make amazing food and wine pairings. The day is suitable for anybody, from beginners to budding connoisseurs and is a relaxed, informal event. From past experience, new friendships are often made over a few glasses of wine. This course makes a superb gift and can be purchased as a gift voucher for one or a gift voucher for two people.