• Tour 100 top vineyards of the world in one weekend - all under one roof

• More than 600 wines to taste

• Learn from the experts in six inspiring Masterclasses

• The Gold Room - top DWWA winning wines to taste

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Ticket prices:               

Single - £50

Double - £92

Group - £500

Weekend - £90

TIMES: 11am-5pm

Under 18s and babes-in-arms will not be admitted.

Learn from the winemakers at Decanter's Discovery Theatre.

Sunday 14 November

11.30 Yalumba                                                                                                                                     £25

Viva Viognier

Speaker- Louisa Rose, chief winemaker

Australia’s oldest family owned winery, Yalumba wines have a style all of their own and each have been influenced by a diverse range of elements that cannot be emulated by any other winery. Chief winemaker, Louisa Rose, will take you through a selection of great wines and explain what makes them unique.

13.00 O Fournier                                                                                                                                £25

Old World vs New World

Speaker- José Manuel Ortega, owner

Wines include

White - Alfa Centauri Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (Chile)

Reds O Fournier Ribera 2004 (Spain); O Fournier Uco 2005 (Argentina) ; O Fournier Maule 2008 (Chile) ; Alfa Spiga 2005 (Spain) ; Alfa Crux 2005(Argentina); Alfa Centauri 2008 (Chile)

Compare and contrast different wines from Spain, Argentina and Chile with O Fournier owner, José Manuel Ortega. This will be a great opportunity to compare wine styles between the Old World and the New World.

14.30 Montes                                                                                                                                     £25

An Interactive Blending Session

Speaker - Aurelio Montes Jr, winemaker

Wines include

4 blending varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot)

Two vintages of Montes Alpha M

In an interactive session, winemaker Aurelio Montes Jr explains how he blends four different varietals to create the final blend, the renowned Montes Alpha M.

Aurelio will then present the current vintage of Alpha M and an older vintage to show the evolution of the wines.
       

16.00 Ceretto                                                                                                                                      £25

Single Vineyard Barolo and Barbaresco in the XXI century

Speaker: Federico Ceretto

Federico Ceretto, from the prestigious Ceretto winery in Alba, Italy, presents a guided tasting of his company's most important single vineyard wines. This is an ideal introduction to the subject for those fascinated by the subtlety and complexity of Barolo and Barbaresco vineyards featuring one of the region's pioneering producers.

Wines include

Barbaresco Bricco Asili BRICCO ASILI 2000
Barolo Bricco Rocche BRICCO ROCCHE 2001
Barolo Bricco Rocche PRAPO' 2003
Barolo Bricco Rocche BRUNATE 2005
Barbaresco Bricco Asili BERNARDOT 2006
 

*Please note that tickets are sold separately from Grand Tasting tickets. Each session is 45 minutes and places are strictly limited. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.           

Learn from the experts at Decanter’s tutored tastings. Tickets are sold separately from Grand Tasting tickets. Places are strictly limited. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

11.00 Bordeaux's First Growths                                                                                   SOLD OUT

Decanter is proud and honoured to present an historic tasting of Bordeaux’s first growths, the world’s most revered wines.

This masterclass will bring this legendary group together in London for the first time in more than 20 years. Meet the five great names of Bordeaux: Charles Chevallier of Château Lafite, Paul Pontallier of Château Margaux, Frédéric Engerer of Château Latour, Hervé Berland of Château Mouton Rothschild and Jean-Phillipe Delmas of Château Haut-Brion. They will personally guide you through this iconic tasting where two wines from each château will be poured. The tasting of a lifetime.*

* Maximum 4 tickets per booking for Bordeaux's First Growth Masterclass.

1.30 Brunello di Montalcino: A Discovery of Terroir                                                          SOLD OUT

Speaker: Ian D'Agata 

One of the world’s greatest wines, Brunello di Montalcino – much like Bordeaux and Burgundy – features clear-cut differences depending on the sub-zone in which the wines are produced. Ian D’Agata will lead you through Montalcino’s regions explaining the distinct characteristics they bring to the wines. The tasting will focus predominantly on two great vintages, 2004 and 1999 .

4.00 Château la Mission Haut-Brion                          SOLD OUT

Speaker: Jean Philippe Delmas

Our historic celebration of great Bordeaux wines continues with a stunning vertical tasting of Château La Mission Haut-Brion. Sister of Château Haut-Brion, this extraordinary estate is regarded as a symbol of excellence throughout the wine world. In this exciting masterclass you will be led through a selection of outstanding vintages, including greats such as 2000 and 2005

Click here to see list of wines in each masterclass

Learn from the experts at Decanter’s tutored tastings. Tickets are sold separately from Grand Tasting tickets. Places are strictly limited. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment

11.00 Vintage Champagne                                                                                                       £75

Speaker: Essi Avellan MW

Join Essi Avellan MW, Finland’s first Master of Wine and editor of Fine Champagne magazine, to discover the exciting and much-praised cuvées from some of Champagne’s finest vintages. Learn about the esteemed Champagne houses and growers responsible for producing these outstanding wines. Recently returned from Reims, where she was researching her forthcoming book Travelling in Champagne, Essi will be focusing on regionality, the houses, single-vineyard wines, and the growers, in what promises to be a memorable Champagne masterclass.
Click here - wines just announced for this masterclass
 

1.30 Opus One: Star of California                                                                          SOLD OUT                                                  

Speaker: Michael Silacci, winemaker

One of California’s most famous wineries, Opus One was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and renowned Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. Winemaker Michael Silacci has been responsible for nine of its 31 remarkable vintages, and will lead you through a compelling vertical tasting highlighting the three distinct stages of Opus One’s evolution.The tasting will showcase a magnificent selection of vintages.

 

4.00 Half a Century of Superlative Port                                                                                 SOLD OUT                                                            

Speakers: Paul Symington & Johnny Symington

Very few producers can claim a heritage like the Symingtons in making the world’s greatest Ports. With a history spanning five centuries, this family-owned and run business receives consistently high scores from the world’s top critics. In this masterclass Paul Symington and his cousin Johnny, will present a line-up of rare vintage Ports, including Dow’s 1966, Graham’s 1963 and Warre’s 1960, of which there are only a few cases left. The tasting will conclude with the exceptionally rare Graham’s 1955. A tasting on this scale is unlikely ever to be repeated due to the scarcity of the wines.

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REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS
Once payment has been processed your booking is confirmed. In the event of cancellation, there will be a £3.90 cancellation fee and refunds or exchanges will only be given if we are notified at least 28 days before the course date. In the event that you cancel within 28 days of the course we will be unable to refund or exchange your ticket.

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Our office hours are:

Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm

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