Waterstones
19-21 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 1BJThursday 28 November de 19:00 à 20:00
£20
(1 autre option disponible)Do you love good wine but feel unsure about how to tell a Pinot from a Merlot? Do you find yourself wondering which option will best suit your meal? Join us for an enlightening evening with internationally recognized wine expert Sam Caporn, as she demystifies wine once and for all!
Sam, one of only 400 Masters of Wine in the world, has authored the fabulous The Wine Flavour Guide, a chic and simple map to understanding your palate. This invaluable resource is perfect for everyone, from newcomers to devoted connoisseurs, and it teaches you how to select the best bottle for every occasion.
In this interactive wine tasting, Sam will guide you through her unique ‘wine flavour tree,’ allowing you to sample six carefully curated wines, moving from lighter flavors to richer notes. You’ll discover:
- How different wine-making processes create flavor.
- The impact of a vineyard’s location on the taste of its wines.
- How to decode labels to identify a wine’s flavor profile before you even try it.
- Techniques for tasting wine like a pro.
- Intuitive advice for effortlessly pairing wine with food.
From Proseccos to Sauvignons, orange wines to rosés, there’s an endlessly fascinating world of wines waiting for you to explore. With helpful infographics and tips for choosing excellent bottles at any price point, The Wine Flavour Guide will elevate your wine knowledge and help you think about flavor in a brand new way.
Sam Caporn is a wine expert who has written about wine and travelled the world extensively, buying and blending wines for the UK market for over 20 years. In addition to being only one of just over 400 people to hold the 'Master of Wine' qualification, she also holds the Madame Bollinger Medal for Outstanding Achievement for her ability to identify wines based on smell and taste alone. She runs wine tasting events and works as a consultant across the wine industry. She is a regular judge for Which? magazine, co-chairs the International Wine Challenge and has shared her wine expertise on Saturday Kitchen and This Morning.