Call my bluff - wine tasting in Saltaire Fri 20th September The Drink Talking and Wine Lady Emma
Call my Bluff Wine Tasting with The Wine Lady and The Drink Talking
WHEN 7pm Friday 20th September 2024
WHAT Six wine, two cheese pairings and a game of Call My Bluff!
WHERE Salts Works, 202 Saltaire Rd, Saltaire, Shipley BD18 3JF
TICKETS £30 PER PERSON
Limited tickets available
An evening of wine, cheese and lies!
Join The Drink Talking Sophia and special guest The Wine Lady Emma for a raucus evening of wine tasting fun!
Similar to a blind tasting but with an exhilarating challenge – can you unravel the truth from our wine experts’ bluffs? Prepare to be intrigued, entertained, and perhaps surprised as you sip and swirl your way through six mystery wine samples.
Here’s how it works: armed with your tasting skills and wit, engage in lively banter with our knowledgeable hosts to decipher the identity of each wine. It’s a game of deception and detection where every sip reveals a new clue. Keep score on your bingo-style tally as you test your guesses against the cunning bluffs presented by our hosts.
Throughout the event, indulge in two curated cheese pairings perfectly complementing the wines and adding to the convivial atmosphere.
For wine novices, you don’t need prior wine knowledge to enjoy this event; if anything, going in with open mind about what you can pick up on the palate and nose can be an advantage! Join us for an unforgettable journey through the world of wine, where every guess is a chance to unravel the truth behind the bottle. Cheers to an evening of fun and discovery!
CHEESE, PLEASE
Of course, there shall be cheese! You'll taste two artisan small production cheeses from Harrogate cheese monger The Cheeseboard. These premium cheeses will be something unusual that you don't find on everyday supermarket shelves and are specifically chosen to match with two of the wines.
It can be overwhelming eyeing up the wall of wine in a supermarket or wine merchants. Have you ever bought wine based on a snazzy label or solely because it was reduced from £12 to £6? We all have! How would you like to walk into a wine shop, confidently find your favourite wines, and leave 100% satisfied?
Anyone can learn to become a wizz-kid at smelling and tasting wine, all you need is practice. I've had people tell me that 'wine just tastes like wine' to them and they have a terrible sense of smell etc, only to find themselves saying 'I really can smell elderflower' only an hour into the wine tasting. It won't be long until you are picking out 'leather', 'peaches' or 'banana' too. Like any other muscle this is just a skill to be honed and toned and you'll be amazed at what you are capable of.
One of the world's most famous wine writers, Jancis Robinson, describes wine as 'geography in a bottle' - so true! You will see so many maps, pictures of soil, weather diagrams that if you aren't already a geography buff, then you soon will be! Alongside this, you also learn about history of wine regions and the culture that goes along with it.
Have you ever loved a wine but had no idea how explain what you loved about it and why? The more you taste various styles and flavours, you'll feel confident in talking about wine with anyone.
It's easy to make pals when you have a shared interest. These wine tasting events are designed for you to feel relaxed chatting with everyone in the room and getting to know other wine lovers like yourself.
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Come by yourself, with your ma, your bestie, your partner in crime, your work peeps, whoevs. All are welcome for this epic geeky wine tasting