Bordeauxlicious

Bordeauxlicious, a series of tastings, dinners and special events will take place across London from 12th September to 12th October showcasing the wines of Bordeaux and providing background on this well known region in an informal way.

Organised by Bordeaux Wines and restaurant group D&D, this month long celebration will present Bordeaux in a new light offering wines from the everyday, approachable styles right up to classic Grand Crus, as well as a range of increasingly popular white wines and wines from lesser known appellations.

EVENTS:

SEPTEMBER
12/09/14 OPENING PARTY @ OLD BENGAL BAR
Bordeaux BBQ & Silent Disco at this stylish Spitafields Bar.

15/09/14 CLARET & COCKTAILS @ KENSINGTON PLACE:
Tutored tasting of Bordeaux wines before you learn how to make cocktails with wine from the region in a fun masterclass!

25/09/14 LE SPEED DATING @ BLUEBIRD
Find your perfect match at this Chelsea institution with a glass of Bordeaux in hand.

25-27/09/14 SAUVIGNON BLANC CHALLENGE @ LE PONT DE LA TOUR WINE MERCHANT
Join us at a drop-in blind tasting of Bordeaux and New World wine Sauvignon Blanc to find out which is most popular.

29/09/14 MAISON MILHADE WINEMAKER TASTING @ PLATEAU
Wine tasting at stylish Canary Warf restaurant, Plateau.

OCTOBER
02/10/14 BORDEAUX MARATHON @ ORRERY
A jog through Bordeaux stopping for great vintages, appellations and styles, all with tasting food to match - just like the world-famous gastronomic race! The tasting will include mature wines as well as some of the region's great recent vintages and there will be wines from small, regional producers and classic châteaux.

07/10/14 ROTHSCHILD DINNER @ AVENUE
A special dinner with wines from the iconic château to pair with a specially tailored menu.

07/10/14 HIDDEN GEMS @ NEW STREET WINE SHOP
A tasting of wines from lesser-known areas of Bordeaux at this trail-blazing Spitafields wine merchant.

09/10/14 GREAT WHITES AND MIGHTY REDS @ ALMEIDA
A fun tasting of some of Almeida's favourite Bordeaux wines.

10/10/14 FINAL WEEKEND CELEBRATION @ ROYAL EXCHANGE
Weekend wind-down with Bordeaux wines and Jazz from the Cabernet Collective.

11/10/14 'WHITE NIGHT' @ SKYLON
All white dinner in Skylon's main restaurant - guests turning up in all white clothing will receive a complementary glass of Cremant de Bordeaux and there will be a range of fabulous Bordeaux white wines available at special prices to enjoy with the meal.


A Sommelier's Selection case will be available to buy via the website throughout the month.