Structured Wine Tasting with Dr. Phillip Humphries
£150.00
Embark on a unique journey of flavours with Dr Phillip Humphries, a WSET-qualified wine expert, chemist, and actor.
This structured wine tasting experience combines science, storytelling, and exceptional wines for an unforgettable experience.
Perfect for wine enthusiasts and curious minds alike, Dr Humphries will guide you through the art and chemistry of wine tasting, leaving you with a deeper appreciation for every sip.
Book your tasting now for an engaging and educational adventure!
Saint Clair, Pioneer Block 15 'Strip Block', Marlborough, Pinot Noir 2022 75cl
£25.21
Perfumed red berry aromas combine with notes of charry oak and a rich, silky mouthfeel
Broken Shackle Classic Red, South Eastern Australia 2023 75cl
£11.09
Easy drinking and exuberantly flavoured Australian red with some jammy sweet fruit and a hint of mint and black pepper on the finish
San Marzano 'Il Pumo', Salento, Primitivo 2023 75cl
£12.95
Intense aromas of cooked plums and cherries, full of fleshy and ripe fruit flavours through to a savoury finish with cinnamon notes
Bogle Family Vineyards Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 75cl
£24.70
This has gorgeous scents of succulent, ripe black cherries and cream, with a hint of attractive leafy character Intense and ripe, it's balanced by glorious freshness Succulent, concentrated and with good texture and balance, it has supple tannins and nuances of savoury herbs and tobacco This is immediately delicious, and you'll want to start enjoying it now However if you do want to stash a few bottles, it will continue to be great for at least another 3-4 years Juggernaut is the name of Bogle's selections from particularly special vineyard sites, offering a clear step up in concentration from their regular reds, while maintaining their hallmark easygoing style
Sula Vineyards, Maharashtra, Shiraz 2024 75cl
£14.04
Notes of smoky bacon combined with blackberry enlivened by a touch of black pepper, chocolate and vanilla
Groot Constantia, Constantia, Merlot 2021 75cl
£24.74
Juicy plum and vanilla flavours complemented by a slight hint of mocha, capsicum and chocolate Packs a punch of flavour
Santo Isidro de Pegoes, 'Vinhas de Pegoes', Peninsula de Setubal, Touriga Nacional 2023 75cl
£12.35
A bold and opulent wine with aromas of blueberry, plum and blackberry compote with toasty oak spice leading to a richly flavoured palate with a long finish
Fowles Wine Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Shiraz 2021 75cl
£22.87
This superb Shiraz smells invitingly of juicy ripe blackberries and black cherries, with slightly resinous, spicy, incense notes, toasted oak and raspberry jam In the mouth, it is irresistibly delicious, with gorgeously pronounced black fruit, black pepper and liquorice notes, alongside subtle, suave oak The tannins are beautifully rounded and velevety and there is fabulous freshness Tip top - Tom King, Fine Wine Manager
Chateau d'Issan Moulin d'Issan, Bordeaux Superieur 2021 75cl
£17.94
With a vibrant purple colour, Moulin d'Issan has ripe, expressive mulberry and pomegranate aromas, as well as suggestions of oyster shell, seared steak and toasted oak In the mouth, it is soft, silky and succulent yet dry, savoury and refreshing An absolutely delicious, classic Bordeaux that is ready to drink now and over the next 1-2 years, this is a genuine bargain from the excellent Margaux Grand Cru Classe, Chateau d'Issan It comes from part of d'Issan's land which is contiguous with the Margaux vineyards, but situated closer to the Gironde estuary, which is why (1) it is a Bordeaux Superieur not Margaux and (2) it is such great value It is named for the estate's 17th Century windmill, the ruins of which are still in the middle of the vineyard
Lucien Lurton Collection Bordeaux Rouge La Reserve 2022 75cl
£10.51
Deep purple in colour with an expressive nose Medium-bodied, rounded tannins, packed with red fruits and a touch of spice on the palate A complex wine with a long finish
Planeta Santa Cecilia 2021 75cl
£29.16
The nose shows pomegranate and liquorice, as well as strawberry and black cherry notes The texture on the palate is more elegant than previous vintages and will broaden over time, but delicious and fruity right now Lightness of touch on the finish, but still pure and enticing Excellent
Ixsir Grande Reserve Red 2017 75cl
£25.58
An intensely-flavoured red saturated with Mediterranean character and exuberant aromas of ripe fruits and spices Its concentrated palate has fine tannin texture and attractive lively black fruit, which lasts through to the long finish This delivers that elusive marriage of concentration and finesse found in Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe, Chateau Angelus - at less than one tenth of the price Supremely polished, and made with the assistance of Hubert de Bouard, of Angelus fame, it genuinely does bear more than a passing resemblance to its more famous, French cousin Stonking wine - highly recommended!
Andeluna 'Raices', Uco Valley, Malbec 2024 75cl
£13.03
An enlivening and elegant mountain-fresh Malbec, with lovely concentration of ripe plum and wild blueberries through to a soft and fruity finish
'Vale de Mata' Red, Lisboa 2023 75cl
£17.87
A fresh red showing its cooler climate origin in lively red fruits and a mineral character tinged with dark chocolate and liquorice notes
Care Crianza 2021 75cl
£10.88
Clean and intense aromas of ripe red and black fruits, with spicy notes from the Crianza, and mineral hints Rich and powerful on the palate, tasting again fruity and oaky flavours perfectly integrated On the finish the wine is long, persistent and fruit driven