I'm looking for

Matching Food & Wine Course

Central London

Experience Voucher Options

49.00 0.00

Total: £49.00

Experience Ref:WINMOF

Wine appreciation isn't just about liking the taste of wine (that's the easy bit!). The real skill is being able to choose which wines go with which foods. This wine tasting experience that takes place in central London will let you into all the dos and don'ts of choosing wines, so the next time you're invited to dinner or are throwing a dinner party yourself, you'll make the perfect wine choice.

The session is aimed to be hands on and fun as you spend two hours tasting the wines and experimenting with different wines and food combinations. Then comes the big test as you put your new skills to the test by attempting to make a suitable choice from the wine list to match specific dishes in a restaurant scenario, as well as selecting suitable wines for a dinner party.

Courses are hosted by Margaret Silbermann, an established figure in the wine trade; holder of diplomas in Wine and Spirit Education Trust and advanced in studies for the prestigious 'Master of Wine' qualification. She has travelled to most of the wine regions throughout the world and her practical knowledge provides a valuable insight into understanding and enjoying wine.

The workshops end with an open discussion where your choices are discussed and your hostess will answer any burning questions you might have.

The experience lasts for two hours and includes expert guidance from a qualified wine specialist. You will learn the correct technique for tasting wine and be given useful tips for matching food and wine, choosing wines in restaurants and selecting the correct wine for a dinner party. You can expect to sample at least eight different types of wine along with food samples to complement each one. Tasting glasses, water and biscuits are provided along with useful workshop notes to take home with you. Please see our main vineyard and wine tasting section for the full range of vineyard tours that are available at vineyards nationwide.

Courses run on selected weekday evenings usually at least once a month (but are unavailable in July, August and December 15th - January 15th). You can choose from a variety of tastings including; food and wine in general, wine and spicy foods, wine and chocolate or wine and cheese.

The workshops take place at The Bloomsbury St Hotel in London with easy access from Tottenham Court Road or Holborn tube stations.

Minimum age is 18.

This activity is not suitable for spectators. The central location of the venue means it's within easy reach of restaurants, bars, shops and accommodation.