Chablis Masterclass in Edinburgh – SOLD OUT
Royal Scots Club 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomINCLUDING PREMIER CRU & GRAND CRU A rare chance to focus on this famous region in northern Burgundy - and sample the amazing diversity of styles from just one grape : Chardonnay. Focus on the climates in Chablis and what makes them so different - with a selection of wines from the best producers and vintages. The tasting will include Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru & Chablis Grand Cru. There will also be a couple of interesting wines to taste from Chablis' little known near neighbours in the Grand Auxerrois (Irancy & Tonnerre). A selection of French artisan cheeses will be served alongside the wines. Visuals will illustrate the region, vineyards and producers. Start time: 7.30pm Finish time: 9.30pm
Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting in Edinburgh – SOLD OUT
Royal Scots Club 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomA fun sociable fizz tasting in central Edinburgh hosted by Rose Murray Brown MW Enjoy a sparkling wine on arrival followed by a sit down tasting of 12 fizz from around the world. See if you can spot Cremant, New World fizz & English sparkling wine against the 'real thing' - Champagne. There will be 6 Champagnes served during the tasting. No prior knowledge required to enjoy this - just a love of Champagne. Bring your friends, family or colleagues for a fun night out. A great gift for the Champagne lover - gift vouchers available on request. Times: 7.30pm start 9.30pm finish
Australia v France Wine Masterclass in Edinburgh – SOLD OUT
Royal Scots Club 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomCompare white & red wines from two important wine countries: Australia & France with Rose as your guide. Taste 13 white & red wines served in pairs from the same grape variety grown in both countries including Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah/Shiraz. An enlightening tasting which will illustrate the difference in styles from Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Yarra Valley & Western Australia in Australia - compared to the French regions of Alsace, Burgundy, Rhone, Languedoc & Bordeaux. Visuals will illustrate the beautiful vineyards and regions. A selection of artisan cheeses will be served alongside the wines.
Washington State Wine in Edinburgh ONE PLACE LEFT
Royal Scots Club 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomWashington State is the second largest wine producing region in the US with over 1000 wineries - but few have heard of this region in the UK. Join this tasting to learn more about this fascinating region with its diverse mix of climate, soil and grapes - and sample the quality of its wines. Many regions within Columbia Valley, Washington State's largest subzone, are on a latitude between Burgundy, Rhone and Bordeaux - resulting in New World bold flavours with Old World finesse and fresh acidity all in one wine. Wines in our tasting will come from leading producers from the length & breadth of the region - including Walla Walla Valley, Yakima Valley, Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Gorge, Red Mountain and beyond. 13 wines will be shown from a diverse range of grape varieties - from Riesling, Albarino, Lemberger, […]
Super Tuscan Masterclass in Edinburgh SOLD OUT
Royal Scots Club 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomDiscover the diversity of Super Tuscan wines. Super Tuscan is a term used to describe high quality red Tuscan wines which are made entirely or partly from non-native grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah. It has been used since early 1970s - and the first wines to break the mould were Sassicaia and Tignanello - but today many producers across the region are creating blends from non-indigenous grapes and producing a wide variety of styles within Tuscany from coastal Bolgheri to southern Maremma. Sample 12 Super Tuscans at this tasting which will highlight the most innovative wines of Italy with Rose Murray Brown MW as your guide. A selection of fine cheeses will also be served alongside the wines. A great gift for the Italian wine lover. Personalised gift vouchers available on request. Please note that […]
Sherry & Spanish Charcuterie Masterclass in Edinburgh SOLD OUT
Royal Scots Club 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomCelebrating International Sherry Week! A chance to discover the wonderful quality and diversity of Sherry - with an expert, Rose Murray Brown MW, to guide you. Sample the best Fino, Amontillado, Palo Cortado, Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez from leading bodegas - served alongside platters of Spanish hams, cheeses, olives and breads. Visuals will illustrate the beautiful bodegas and vineyards. A great gift for the Sherry lover - personalised gift vouchers available on request. No prior knowledge required - just a love of Spain.
Champagne v Sparkling Wine Masterclass + Buffet, St Andrews SOLD OUT
Rufflets Country House Hotel Strathkinness Low Road, St Andrews, Fife, United KingdomA fun relaxed fizz tasting sampling Champagne & sparkling wine with Rose as your guide. Enjoy a fizz aperitif on arrival. At the seated tasting you will then sample a further 8 wines served in pairs - with one from Champagne and another high quality sparkling wine from elsewhere in the world in each pair. See if you can spot the difference between New Zealand fizz, Prosecco, Cava, English sparkling wine and the real thing - Champagne. After the tasting, enjoy a delicious two course fork buffet with a selection of further samples of wines to try from around the world chosen by Rose. Book a table with your friends or book yourself a place and we will put you on a table with like-minded Champagne lovers. No knowledge required to enjoy it - just a love of fizz. This […]
Fine Wine Dinner at Prestonfield, Edinburgh SOLD OUT
Prestonfield House Hotel Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomA chance to dine in one of Edinburgh's most prestigious hotels - sampling fine wines alongside a four course menu. Enjoy a Champagne aperitif on arrival in Prestonfield's beautiful Tapestry Room. Guests will then be seated for dinner in the Garden Room to enjoy a delicious four course menu with seven matching fine wines from around the world. The wines will be selected and introduced by Master of Wine Rose Murray Brown. This is a unique chance to sample high quality wines with an expert at hand to guide you in one of Edinburgh's most luxurious venues. (The price of the evening is £120pp. If you wish to avoid the £5 booking fee, please email Rose direct at masterclass@rosemurraybrown.com to arrange to pay by bacs) TIMES: 7pm Champagne reception in Prestonfield's Tapestry Room 7.30pm Guests seated for dinner in […]
Winemaker Dinner at The Peat Inn SOLD OUT
The Peat Inn Peat Inn, Nr St Andrews, Fife, United KingdomWe are delighted to announce that one of France's most exciting winemakers will be hosting a fine wine dinner at The Peat Inn. Olivier Humbrecht MW was France's very first Master of Wine - and one of few French winemakers to still hold this title. He runs his 40 hectare family domaine, Domaine Zind Humbrecht, in Alsace in eastern France. The Humbrecht family have been winegrowers here since 1620, but the domaine was founded by his father in 1959. Olivier is a leading advocate of organic and biodynamic viticulture and has raised the quality of his domaine's wines beyond expectation. Olivier produces sensational textured flavourful wines from low yielding vines, focusing with incredible attention to detail in vineyard and cellar. His insightfulness in all aspects of the world of wine is fascinating - and he is also one of the […]
Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting in Edinburgh
Royal Scots Club 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomA fun sociable fizz tasting in central Edinburgh hosted by Rose Murray Brown MW Enjoy a sparkling wine on arrival followed by a sit down tasting of 12 fizz from around the world. See if you can spot Cremant, New World fizz & English sparkling wine against the 'real thing' - Champagne. There will be 6 Champagnes served during the tasting. No prior knowledge required to enjoy this - just a love of Champagne. Bring your friends, family or colleagues for a fun night out. A great gift for the Champagne lover - gift vouchers available on request. Times: 7.30pm start 9.30pm finish
New Zealand v Oregon Masterclass : SOLD OUT!
Royal Scots Club 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomA fun comparative wine tasting focusing on the great wines of New Zealand and Oregon. Taste 13 wines including Riesling, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay - with a special focus on Pinot Noir. Outside Burgundy, the two main hotspots of Pinot Noir are New Zealand and Oregon. They are both in the 'Ring of Fire', a circular ring of active volcanoes and earthquakes which result in unique soils and mountain ranges. This deep dive into their wine regions will show the difference in style between them - and highlight their young small-scale sustainable industries and complex wines. The tasting will be illustrated with visuals of the beautiful regions of New Zealand (eg Central Otago, Marlborough, Martinborough) and Oregon (Dundee Hills and Eola Amity Hills in Willamette Valley and the Columbia Gorge). A selection of fine cheeses will also be served alongside […]
Greece Masterclass: SOLD OUT!
Royal Scots Club 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomGreece has been undergoing a wine renaissance. It has the longest wine tradition in Europe - and in this new modern era its focus on quality is producing very interesting complex wines from a new generation of artisan wineries. The tasting will focus on 13 wines - including their fabulous minerally whites and juicy reds. Greece is a challenging country to understand with its diverse mountainous wine regions, islands and host of indigenous grapes. Hopefully this evening's deep dive into all things Greek will explain its complex geology and microclimates within its wine regions and diverse islands (from Santorini to Crete) and its amazing treasure trove of local grapes. Discover the taste of Assyrtiko, Moschofilero and Malagousia whites - and Xinomavro, Agriogitiko and Mandilaria reds - and more. A selection of fine cheeses will also be served alongside the wines. […]
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