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2012 tastings

Wine tastings in the Chesterfield area



The Barrels & Bottles wine tasting programme has been operating for over 30 years. With an extensive portfolio and expert knowledge we guarantee and enjoyable and informative wine tasting evening at our tasting rooms in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

We operate a no fuss, no nonsense style of wine tasting where everyone is welcome to come along and try wines, whatever your level of wine knowledge. We pride ourselves on having a fun, snob free wine tasting group.

Please note all wine tasting events will take place at our premises at Sheepbridge.

 
January 27, 2012

Tasting Certificate for 2012

Price: £15.00
Tasting Certificate for 2012

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If you would like to pre-book an event as a gift please use this item to add the number of places you require. A certificate will be sent advising of the bookings and the new dates sent when known. This voucher may not be used for dinner events.



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January 27, 2012

February 14th 2012 : Valentines Night

Price: £35.00
February 14th 2012 : Valentines Night

Date : Tuesday 14th February 2012
Venue : Tasting Room
Time : 7.00pm to 9.30pm

For the romantic amongst us book a table of 2 in our intimate dining area. We greet you with a glass of bubbly and canapés while you choose wine from our endless wine list ( you pay the retail price not the restaurant price per bottle) . Then take your seats as our master Chefs of Great Britain prepare you an unforgettable meal . Those of you who have attended events before you will know the high level of service we will provide you with. For the less romantic of you we can take group bookings . We can also cater for any dietary requirements.



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January 27, 2012

February 29th 2012 : French Dinner

Price: £27.50
February 29th 2012 : French Dinner

Date : Wednesday 29th February 2012
Venue : Tasting Room
Time : 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Last year's classic French dinner proved to be a big hit , so by popular demand its back. With some many new world wine options we often forget where the bench marks were first set. We take you back over the classic regions of Bordeaux , Rhone Valley & Beaujolais to name but a few. The same goes for cuisine with popular dishes from all over the world gracing British menu's we often forget the inspiration behind some of the world dishes we know & love.



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January 27, 2012

March 14th : New World Fine & Rare

Price: £15.00
March 14th : New World Fine & Rare

Date : Wednesday 14th March
Venue : Tasting Room
Time : 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Food : Bread & Cheese

With guest speaker Jonny Bingham from JNV Vintners. We take you on a specialist tour of Argentina, Chile and the USA. We look at some very specific micro terrior areas of Chile with the Casa silver producers along with some top Malbec from Argentina. Jonny is always a great speaker and his knowledge is second to non .



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January 27, 2012

April 18th : Premium Italian Wine Tasting

Price: £20.00
April 18th : Premium Italian Wine Tasting

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Date : Wednesday 18th April
Venue : Barrels & Bottles
Arrival : 7.00pm - 9.30pm
Food : Bread & Cheese

Barrels & Bottles are proud to host an evening exclusively devoted to Italian wines. These wine will not be just regular Italian wine but we are going premium and rare . Enjoy wines from the exclusive village of Bolgheri along with the rare Sicilian Catuj shiraz. We will also look at some more the more famous premium Italian wine like Barolo, Amarone and Gavi. This really is a treat for Italian wine fans or anyone looking to broaden their knowledge .



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January 27, 2012

May 23rd : English Produce Dinner

Price: £35.00
May 23rd : English Produce Dinner

Date : Wednesday 23rd May
Venue : Tasting Room
Time : 7.00pm
Food : 3 courses including wine

Master Chefs of great Britain Simon Lilley & Bryan Thompson take you through a 3 courses celebration of not just British but English seasonal produce. What better way to celebrate all that is England. At Barrels & Bottles we have the added bonus of matching each dish with some classic wines , we may even try some of the English wines on offer. Special dietary requirement can be catered for.



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January 27, 2012

December 19th : Christmas Party

Price: £28.00
December 19th : Christmas Party

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Date: December 19th, Wednesday
Venue: Barrels & Bottles
Arrival: 7.00pm
Food : 2 course hot buffet

Our Christmas wine tasting is always very popular and great value for money for those wishing to celebrate the festive period. Enjoy a two course hot buffet prepared by our award winning Chefs. You will also be tutored through 8 wines handpicked from our extensive list to suit the Christmas occasion. We can cater for large corporate bookings and any dietary requirements.



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The Barrels & Bottles Wine Tasting Philosophy

The Barrels and Bottles wine tasting programme has been active for over 30 years. We operate a no fuss, no nonsense style of wine tasting where everyone is welcome to come along and try wines, whatever your level of wine knowledge. We pride ourselves on having a fun, snob free wine tasting group.

Organised wine tastings are usually held on a monthly basis starting at 7.00pm at our showroom premises at Sheepbridge, Chesterfield.

Vintner visits, vineyard tours, quiz nights and guest speakers make the Barrels and Bottles wine tasting evenings very popular, fun and informative. You get to try the wines with proper tasting measures and learn about the wine, its makers, the styles and what the recognised tastes and bouquets are. Informing you about the wine without lecturing at the same time.

Unlike some wine tasting groups, we do not operate a pressure selling campaign throughout the evening. We do offer substantial discounts and offers on the night and we let the wine sell itself. If you do not want to buy anything at the end of the night you are under no obligations whatsoever.

The calendar runs from January through to December. New wine tasting details are released early in the new year with regular updates throughout the following months. Wine tastings are usually hosted by BBC Radio's Andrew Coghlan who has many years of experience in the wine trade and is always ready to answer questions from the floor.

 

Private Events

The event can be as serious or as light-hearted as you want...the choice is yours. Private wine tastings are great for social groups, wine circles, alternative nights out and entertaining staff and customers.

We can accommodate up to about 40 people at our premises .. with a minimum of 16 people. Events can be arranged at other venues by arrangement but these will incur a surcharge to cover travelling, set-up etc.

With over 600 wines to choose from we can tailor a tasting to suit your group and requirements. From a general tasting looking at different grapes, styles and wine producing countries to more specialised tastings including Champagne, Port, vertical tastings, grape varieties etc.

A common choice is to incorporate a light-hearted quiz into the evening with prizes available for the team with the highest score. The quiz is easy going with many general knowledge questions and work very well with a general style of tasting. Good fun is usually had by everyone.

As hoteliers we can also provide you with a food option. French bread is provided as standard but we can add everything from nibbles right through to lobster and salmon platters if required. Prices start at £12.50 per person for a standard in-house tasting of 8 fine wines, mineral water, bread and all tasting fees etc. We are totally flexible in what we provide, so if you have a specific budget or theme you wish to take then simply let us know and we will create the event for you. Events generally take from 2 to 2.5 hours.

Due to the licensing requirements we do need notice to apply for magistrates licensing etc. Dates are offered subject to availability and are available Tuesday to Friday and run from January to October.

 
The Independent

The Independent

Thirst for knowledge means it's a good year for Britain's wine clubs.

Britons are drinking more and more wine but we do not just want to drink it, we want to talk about it too. Wine clubs and societies across the country are experiencing a rise in membership as drinkers seek to learn more about the wines. Britain has experienced a wine boom in the past decade as beer falls out of favour. Wine sales rose by 23 per cent between 1999 and 2004, and we now consume more than one billion bottles a year.

But while there is a bank of established knowledge about wine in producer countries such as France, British wine-drinkers generally have little knowledge of viniculture. But more want to learn and there is a rising number of wine-lovers who meet in pubs, at village halls and even in universities to discuss the merits of grape and region and to distinguish their burgundies from their beaujolais.

Commercial wine clubs, which sell mixed cases of selected red or white wines by post, have experienced greater interest too, as have the wine experts who run appreciation evening classes. In Britain, there are about 110 formal wine societies which concentrate on talk and taste rather than trade, with names such as Barrels & Bottles in Sheffield, Ilkley Chevaliers, and East Grinstead Wine Appreciation Society.

 


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