Brompton is delighted to welcome Master of Wine Richard Bampfield to tutor a very special Champagne Tasting to coincide with the National Trust’s property
Attingham Park’s Festival of Food.
Richard is an experienced wine professional with over 27 years in the international wine business and is currently chairman of the Association of Wine Educators. One of only 250 Masters of Wine worldwide, Richard lectures regularly on all aspects of wine for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. In 2009 Richard won the European Champagne Ambassador’s Award taking on competitors from seven other European countries.
‘Drinking Champagne is one of life’s great pleasures and helping others appreciate Champagne has always felt more like a labour of love than real work. I am really proud and excited to be European Champagne Ambassador 2009 and will be doing my best to ensure Champagne’s continued success – both as an educator and as a thirsty consumer.’
The evening will begin at 6.30 pm and will include fabulous canapés Come and have fun leaning something new about a wine we all love to drink. Prepare to be amazed!
Tickets are limited so early booking advisable. £50.
Jonathan Hislop, an experienced lecturer in Wine Appreciation, will explore the challenges of choosing the most appropriate wine to complement food.
"When matching food and wine, the goal is balance"
Wine when drunk by itself tastes different than wine with food. The acids, tannins and sugars in the wine interact with the food to provide different taste sensations.
This course aims to identify some memorable food and wine pairings and celebrate the enjoyment and appreciation of wine and food.
Seven different styles of wine from around the world will be tasted and each wine, in turn, matched against a different food sensation.
Debate and discussion is encouraged and consensus may be reached!
Jonathan Hislop, an experienced lecturer in Wine Appreciation, will explore the challenges of choosing the most appropriate wine to complement food.
"When matching food and wine, the goal is balance"
Wine when drunk by itself tastes different than wine with food. The acids, tannins and sugars in the wine interact with the food to provide different taste sensations.
This course aims to identify some memorable food and wine pairings and celebrate the enjoyment and appreciation of wine and food.
Seven different styles of wine from around the world will be tasted and each wine, in turn, matched against a different food sensation.
Debate and discussion is encouraged and consensus may be reached!
A series of workshops to introduce and discover some of the most famous wine regions of France, Spain, Italy, South Africa, South America, Australia and New Zealand. Led by wine expert Jonathan Hislop, these tastings can be booked individually (£25) or in blocks of three (£65).
During the 6 sessions the following themes will be covered:-
• Appreciating wine through the senses of sight, smell and taste to identify the key criteria for establishing the quality of a wine.
• Common wine faults and how to identify them.
• Preparing and serving wine
• Buying wine, looking after wine and choosing wine for events such as parties and weddings.
• Ideas on food and wine pairing.
• Wine making techniques.
1. 21st September 2010
Discovering the wines of France
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of France, including Bordeaux, Champagne, Burgundy and the Loire. A selection of red, white and sparkling wines created from classic grape varieties and grape blends will be selected to showcase a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
2. 28th September 2010
Discovering the wines of Spain.
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of Spain including Rioja, Navarra, Ribera del Duero and Penedes. A selection of white, red and sparkling wines created from classic single grape varieties and grape blends, will be selected to showcase a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
3. 5th October 2010
Discovering the wines of Italy.
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of Italy including Tuscany, Piedmont, The Veneto and Sicily
A selection of white, red and sparkling wines created from classic single grape varieties and grape blends will be selected
to demonstrate a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
4. 2nd November 2010
Discovering the wines of South Africa
Since the first vines were planted in the mid 17th Century, South African viticulture has evolved steadily to become a world force in quality wine production. This course examines the range of styles of red and white wines from classic areas such as Stellenbosch and Franshoek to the exciting terroirs of Elgin.
5. 9th November 2010
Discovering the wines of South America.
Chile and Argentina are capturing the headlines with their good value, approachable fruity wines. This course will examine a range of wines made from a selection of well known grape varieties as well as the lesser known ones such as Malbec, Torrontes and Carmeniere, which are becoming signature grape varieties for their respective countries.
6. 16th November 2010
Discovering the wines of Australia and New Zealand
Australian Shiraz and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc have become well regarded benchmarks of “New World” styles of wine and wine making. This course examines a range of different red and white wines from these two countries and compares and contrasts their styles.
A series of workshops to introduce and discover some of the most famous wine regions of France, Spain, Italy, South Africa, South America, Australia and New Zealand. Led by wine expert Jonathan Hislop, these tastings can be booked individually (£25) or in blocks of three (£65).
During the 6 sessions the following themes will be covered:-
• Appreciating wine through the senses of sight, smell and taste to identify the key criteria for establishing the quality of a wine.
• Common wine faults and how to identify them.
• Preparing and serving wine
• Buying wine, looking after wine and choosing wine for events such as parties and weddings.
• Ideas on food and wine pairing.
• Wine making techniques.
1. 21st September 2010
Discovering the wines of France
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of France, including Bordeaux, Champagne, Burgundy and the Loire. A selection of red, white and sparkling wines created from classic grape varieties and grape blends will be selected to showcase a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
2. 28th September 2010
Discovering the wines of Spain.
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of Spain including Rioja, Navarra, Ribera del Duero and Penedes. A selection of white, red and sparkling wines created from classic single grape varieties and grape blends, will be selected to showcase a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
3. 5th October 2010
Discovering the wines of Italy.
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of Italy including Tuscany, Piedmont, The Veneto and Sicily
A selection of white, red and sparkling wines created from classic single grape varieties and grape blends will be selected
to demonstrate a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
4. 2nd November 2010
Discovering the wines of South Africa
Since the first vines were planted in the mid 17th Century, South African viticulture has evolved steadily to become a world force in quality wine production. This course examines the range of styles of red and white wines from classic areas such as Stellenbosch and Franshoek to the exciting terroirs of Elgin.
5. 9th November 2010
Discovering the wines of South America.
Chile and Argentina are capturing the headlines with their good value, approachable fruity wines. This course will examine a range of wines made from a selection of well known grape varieties as well as the lesser known ones such as Malbec, Torrontes and Carmeniere, which are becoming signature grape varieties for their respective countries.
6. 16th November 2010
Discovering the wines of Australia and New Zealand
Australian Shiraz and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc have become well regarded benchmarks of “New World” styles of wine and wine making. This course examines a range of different red and white wines from these two countries and compares and contrasts their styles.
A series of workshops to introduce and discover some of the most famous wine regions of France, Spain, Italy, South Africa, South America, Australia and New Zealand. Led by wine expert Jonathan Hislop, these tastings can be booked individually (£25) or in blocks of three (£65).
During the 6 sessions the following themes will be covered:-
• Appreciating wine through the senses of sight, smell and taste to identify the key criteria for establishing the quality of a wine.
• Common wine faults and how to identify them.
• Preparing and serving wine
• Buying wine, looking after wine and choosing wine for events such as parties and weddings.
• Ideas on food and wine pairing.
• Wine making techniques.
1. 21st September 2010
Discovering the wines of France
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of France, including Bordeaux, Champagne, Burgundy and the Loire. A selection of red, white and sparkling wines created from classic grape varieties and grape blends will be selected to showcase a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
2. 28th September 2010
Discovering the wines of Spain.
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of Spain including Rioja, Navarra, Ribera del Duero and Penedes. A selection of white, red and sparkling wines created from classic single grape varieties and grape blends, will be selected to showcase a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
3. 5th October 2010
Discovering the wines of Italy.
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of Italy including Tuscany, Piedmont, The Veneto and Sicily
A selection of white, red and sparkling wines created from classic single grape varieties and grape blends will be selected
to demonstrate a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
4. 2nd November 2010
Discovering the wines of South Africa
Since the first vines were planted in the mid 17th Century, South African viticulture has evolved steadily to become a world force in quality wine production. This course examines the range of styles of red and white wines from classic areas such as Stellenbosch and Franshoek to the exciting terroirs of Elgin.
5. 9th November 2010
Discovering the wines of South America.
Chile and Argentina are capturing the headlines with their good value, approachable fruity wines. This course will examine a range of wines made from a selection of well known grape varieties as well as the lesser known ones such as Malbec, Torrontes and Carmeniere, which are becoming signature grape varieties for their respective countries.
6. 16th November 2010
Discovering the wines of Australia and New Zealand
Australian Shiraz and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc have become well regarded benchmarks of “New World” styles of wine and wine making. This course examines a range of different red and white wines from these two countries and compares and contrasts their styles.
A series of workshops to introduce and discover some of the most famous wine regions of France, Spain, Italy, South Africa, South America, Australia and New Zealand. Led by wine expert Jonathan Hislop, these tastings can be booked individually (£25) or in blocks of three (£65).
During the 6 sessions the following themes will be covered:-
• Appreciating wine through the senses of sight, smell and taste to identify the key criteria for establishing the quality of a wine.
• Common wine faults and how to identify them.
• Preparing and serving wine
• Buying wine, looking after wine and choosing wine for events such as parties and weddings.
• Ideas on food and wine pairing.
• Wine making techniques.
1. 21st September 2010
Discovering the wines of France
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of France, including Bordeaux, Champagne, Burgundy and the Loire. A selection of red, white and sparkling wines created from classic grape varieties and grape blends will be selected to showcase a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
2. 28th September 2010
Discovering the wines of Spain.
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of Spain including Rioja, Navarra, Ribera del Duero and Penedes. A selection of white, red and sparkling wines created from classic single grape varieties and grape blends, will be selected to showcase a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
3. 5th October 2010
Discovering the wines of Italy.
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of Italy including Tuscany, Piedmont, The Veneto and Sicily
A selection of white, red and sparkling wines created from classic single grape varieties and grape blends will be selected
to demonstrate a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
4. 2nd November 2010
Discovering the wines of South Africa
Since the first vines were planted in the mid 17th Century, South African viticulture has evolved steadily to become a world force in quality wine production. This course examines the range of styles of red and white wines from classic areas such as Stellenbosch and Franshoek to the exciting terroirs of Elgin.
5. 9th November 2010
Discovering the wines of South America.
Chile and Argentina are capturing the headlines with their good value, approachable fruity wines. This course will examine a range of wines made from a selection of well known grape varieties as well as the lesser known ones such as Malbec, Torrontes and Carmeniere, which are becoming signature grape varieties for their respective countries.
6. 16th November 2010
Discovering the wines of Australia and New Zealand
Australian Shiraz and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc have become well regarded benchmarks of “New World” styles of wine and wine making. This course examines a range of different red and white wines from these two countries and compares and contrasts their styles.
A series of workshops to introduce and discover some of the most famous wine regions of France, Spain, Italy, South Africa, South America, Australia and New Zealand. Led by wine expert Jonathan Hislop, these tastings can be booked individually (£25) or in blocks of three (£65).
During the 6 sessions the following themes will be covered:-
• Appreciating wine through the senses of sight, smell and taste to identify the key criteria for establishing the quality of a wine.
• Common wine faults and how to identify them.
• Preparing and serving wine
• Buying wine, looking after wine and choosing wine for events such as parties and weddings.
• Ideas on food and wine pairing.
• Wine making techniques.
1. 21st September 2010
Discovering the wines of France
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of France, including Bordeaux, Champagne, Burgundy and the Loire. A selection of red, white and sparkling wines created from classic grape varieties and grape blends will be selected to showcase a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
2. 28th September 2010
Discovering the wines of Spain.
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of Spain including Rioja, Navarra, Ribera del Duero and Penedes. A selection of white, red and sparkling wines created from classic single grape varieties and grape blends, will be selected to showcase a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
3. 5th October 2010
Discovering the wines of Italy.
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of Italy including Tuscany, Piedmont, The Veneto and Sicily
A selection of white, red and sparkling wines created from classic single grape varieties and grape blends will be selected
to demonstrate a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
4. 2nd November 2010
Discovering the wines of South Africa
Since the first vines were planted in the mid 17th Century, South African viticulture has evolved steadily to become a world force in quality wine production. This course examines the range of styles of red and white wines from classic areas such as Stellenbosch and Franshoek to the exciting terroirs of Elgin.
5. 9th November 2010
Discovering the wines of South America.
Chile and Argentina are capturing the headlines with their good value, approachable fruity wines. This course will examine a range of wines made from a selection of well known grape varieties as well as the lesser known ones such as Malbec, Torrontes and Carmeniere, which are becoming signature grape varieties for their respective countries.
6. 16th November 2010
Discovering the wines of Australia and New Zealand
Australian Shiraz and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc have become well regarded benchmarks of “New World” styles of wine and wine making. This course examines a range of different red and white wines from these two countries and compares and contrasts their styles.
A series of workshops to introduce and discover some of the most famous wine regions of France, Spain, Italy, South Africa, South America, Australia and New Zealand. Led by wine expert Jonathan Hislop, these tastings can be booked individually (£25) or in blocks of three (£65).
During the 6 sessions the following themes will be covered:-
• Appreciating wine through the senses of sight, smell and taste to identify the key criteria for establishing the quality of a wine.
• Common wine faults and how to identify them.
• Preparing and serving wine
• Buying wine, looking after wine and choosing wine for events such as parties and weddings.
• Ideas on food and wine pairing.
• Wine making techniques.
1. 21st September 2010
Discovering the wines of France
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of France, including Bordeaux, Champagne, Burgundy and the Loire. A selection of red, white and sparkling wines created from classic grape varieties and grape blends will be selected to showcase a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
2. 28th September 2010
Discovering the wines of Spain.
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of Spain including Rioja, Navarra, Ribera del Duero and Penedes. A selection of white, red and sparkling wines created from classic single grape varieties and grape blends, will be selected to showcase a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
3. 5th October 2010
Discovering the wines of Italy.
A journey through some of the most famous wine regions of Italy including Tuscany, Piedmont, The Veneto and Sicily
A selection of white, red and sparkling wines created from classic single grape varieties and grape blends will be selected
to demonstrate a range of different styles of wine and wine making.
4. 2nd November 2010
Discovering the wines of South Africa
Since the first vines were planted in the mid 17th Century, South African viticulture has evolved steadily to become a world force in quality wine production. This course examines the range of styles of red and white wines from classic areas such as Stellenbosch and Franshoek to the exciting terroirs of Elgin.
5. 9th November 2010
Discovering the wines of South America.
Chile and Argentina are capturing the headlines with their good value, approachable fruity wines. This course will examine a range of wines made from a selection of well known grape varieties as well as the lesser known ones such as Malbec, Torrontes and Carmeniere, which are becoming signature grape varieties for their respective countries.
6. 16th November 2010
Discovering the wines of Australia and New Zealand
Australian Shiraz and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc have become well regarded benchmarks of “New World” styles of wine and wine making. This course examines a range of different red and white wines from these two countries and compares and contrasts their styles.
Indulge yourself for a full day in our stunning kitchen and understand flavours, textures and techniques so that you can create fabulous food for any occasion...
Graduate your skills and cooking methods over five full days. Expand your repertoire and gain confidence in the kitchen and you will be amazed at what you can achieve.
Spread your learning over evening classes...either learning the basics of cooking and preparing food on our Beginners Dinner Parties or tackling more challenging recipes and injecting new energy into your cooking on our Express Dinner Parties evenings for Advanced level. Each evening a different skill is taught - you can select the evening that suits you.
