Up & Coming Wine Producers around the World: SOLD OUT!
Hams Hame 21 Golf Place, St Andrews, Fife, United KingdomA fun tasting highlighting up-and-coming wine producers from different countries across the world. The tasting will include 13 wines - whites and reds - from England, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Georgia, Bulgaria, North & South America, South Africa - and beyond. Visuals will highlight the beautiful regions and wineries. A selection of fine cheeses will be served alongside the wines. No prior knowledge required - just a love of wine. A tasting to suit the adventurous wine lover. Hosted by Rose Murray Brown MW
Australia Masterclass: Adelaide Hills ONE PLACE AVAILABLE!
Royal Scots Club 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomDiscover the Adelaide Hills, South Australia's premier cool climate wine region which has shot to stardom in less than 50 years. This long skinny region east of Adelaide is best known for producing high quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir - with particularly fine examples from its high elevation subzones Piccadilly Valley and Lenswood. Chardonnay really shines here with great tension, focus and depth of fruit - and it is also often used for their sparkling wines. The small artisan wineries spread across this large region also produce interesting examples of Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz. This region is a hub of experimentation with a mix of established names and a new generation of young winemakers pushing the boundaries - also growing unusual grapes (eg. Gruner Veltliner & Nebbiolo) and making cutting-edge styles. The tasting will include 13 wines - whites and […]
Piedmont Masterclass with Italian Charcuterie: SOLD OUT!
Royal Scots Club 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomA fun evening sampling 13 wines (whites and reds) from the most famous wine region in Northern Italy. Discover the diversity of the region's wines from its delicately aromatic whites made from Arneis, Cortese and Timorasso - and its age-worthy world-class reds made from Barbera, Dolcetto and Nebbiolo. The magnificent vineyard scenery of Piedmont will be highlighted during the tasting. A selection of fine Italian cheeses and charcuterie (hams, salamis, olives & breads) will also be served alongside the wines. A great gift for the Italian wine lover. The evening will be hosted by Rose Murray Brown MW
French Classics Dinner at Prestonfield Edinburgh ONLY ONE PLACE LEFT!
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 matched with seven French classics. The wines from Alsace, Loire, Bordeaux, Burgundy & Rhône 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. Times: 7pm Champagne reception in Prestonfield's Tapestry Room 7.30pm Guests seated for dinner in Prestonfield's Garden Room.
Portugal v Spain Masterclass with Spanish Charcuterie: SOLD OUT!
Hams Hame 21 Golf Place, St Andrews, Fife, United KingdomA fun comparative tasting sampling 13 wines from across Portugal & Spain. Discover the taste of Portugal's treasure trove of grapes including Alvarinho, Arinto, Trincadeira & Touriga Nacional - and Spain's Treixadura, Mencia, Monastrell & Tempranillo. Visuals will highlight the beautiful regions and vineyards of both countries. A selection of fine cheeses and Spanish charcuterie (hams, chorizo, salchichon, olives & breads) will be served alongside the wines. No prior knowledge required - just a love of Iberia. A great gift for the Portuguese or Spanish wine lover - or for anyone who visits these countries regularly. The tasting will be hosted by Rose Murray Brown MW - held in the comfortable surroundings of the Function Room at Hams Hame in St Andrews.
Best of South America Masterclass: SOLD OUT!
Royal Scots Club 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomDiscover the diversity of South America - with 13 wines to sample from five South American countries including Chile, Argentina and Uruguay. Explore wines from leading producers - including aromatic ripe Torrontes, Albarino and Chardonnay whites - to robustly fruity juicy Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere and Malbec. South America is the world's finest source of well-priced wines - and this tasting will highlight the best on offer. Visuals will highlight the beautiful vineyards and wineries. A selection of fine cheeses will also be served alongside the wines. The tasting will be hosted by Rose Murray Brown MW
Champagne v Sparkling Masterclass: 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 six 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 fizz lover.
Greece & Greek Islands Masterclass
Hams Hame 21 Golf Place, St Andrews, Fife, 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. 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. The […]
Cabernet Franc around the World Masterclass
Royal Scots Club 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomThe Cabernet Franc grape is now coming into its own. In the past it has been used primarily in blends and as a 'filler', but now winegrowers worldwide have realised that this varietal's wonderful fragrance and freshness can produce sensationally good varietal wines. Join us to sample 13 Cabernet Francs from across the world - from Loire in France - to Hungary, Italy, New York State, South Africa, Argentina, California and beyond. This grape is great at adapting to different climates and soils - and different winemaking styles. It can also deliver great flavour at moderate alcohol levels. Cabernet Franc's origins are unclear - it is believed to have originated from the Spanish Pais Vasco Basque country - and it became dominant on the west coast of France until it was overshadowed by its offsprings Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot everywhere […]
Australia Masterclass: Focus on Barossa Valley
Royal Scots Club 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomBarossa - which encompasses both Barossa and Eden Valleys - is one of Australia's most historic regions with plenty of old vine vineyard sites and more than 175 years of grape growing and winemaking history. It is also home to Australia's largest plantings of old ungrafted vines. Whilst Eden is well known for its Riesling and Viognier and Barossa is known for its Shiraz and Grenache - there is a wealth of other grape varieties to explore in Barossa. For whites, Semillon, Grenache Gris, Roussanne to Clairette - and Cinsault, Mourvedre, Nero d'Avola, Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon for reds. Sample 13 wines from this famous region selected by Rose from leading Barossa producers. The wines will be accompanied by a selection of artisan cheeses. No prior knowledge required - just a love of Australian wine.
Champagne v Sparkling Wine Masterclass + Buffet, St Andrews
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 […]
Volcanic Wine Masterclass
Royal Scots Club 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomAn explosive expo on volcanic wines! Volcanic soils account for just 1% of the world's surface, but they are highly sought after by vinegrowers. The style of wines produced are so distinctive and intriguing due to their incredible tension, concentrated acidity and mineral compounds. Many volcanic regions are also phylloxera-free so some vines are ungrafted and extremely old - adding to the complexity of the wines. This evening will offer a deep dive into all things volcanic - with a chance to sample 13 wines from across the world: including Hungary, Sicily, Santorini, Campania, Basilicata, Soave, Canary Islands, Oregon and beyond. No prior knowledge required to enjoy this - just a love of fine wine. A selection of artisan cheeses will also be served alongside the wines.
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