Spend a full day in Covent Garden discovering the world of wine with guidance from an expert tutor. Learn professional tasting techniques as you sample 11 red and white wines from around the world, before enjoying a delicious three-course lunch with expertly matched wines. Perfect for beginners and wine enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge while enjoying fantastic food and wine.
About the Experience
Wine Tasting Experience Days: This full-day wine tasting experience in Covent Garden is perfect for anyone with a passion for great wine and gourmet food. Guided by an expert wine tutor, you will discover wines from around the world, develop your tasting skills and learn more about the characteristics that make each variety unique.
Your day begins with an introduction to the art of wine tasting, where you will learn how to properly swirl, sniff and taste wine, as well as what to look out for when identifying different aromas and flavours. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you will sample five white wines from around the world, exploring the differences between dry and sweet varieties and discovering how different factors influence their flavour.
Next, sit down to a delicious three-course lunch, with a carefully selected wine paired with each course. Your expert tutor will guide you through each pairing, explaining how the flavours of the food and wine complement one another.
Following lunch, you will continue your journey with a tasting of six red wines from around the world. Learn how red and white wines differ, explore the production processes behind them and discover how these techniques influence their colour, aroma and flavour.
Ideal for complete beginners and budding wine enthusiasts alike, this immersive full-day experience offers a fascinating introduction to the world of wine.