Wine tasting events
Classic Wine Tastings
Perfect for adding a twist to a drinks party, our wine tastings are informative yet informal. A fantastic ice breaker and a great way to bring groups together to learn more about wine whilst indulging their competitive spirit!
Each evening follows a theme e.g. regions of France or particular grapes. We have used the example of an Old World wine v New World wine tasting here which makes a really fun evening.
Old World v New World Wine Tasting - £30 per head or £42.95 with canapés
Old World v New World Wine Connoisseurs Choice Wine Tasting - £65 per head
For a really special evening why not start with a Champagne reception and taste some of the finest wines on our list. The wines will be perfectly complimented with delicious canapés.
The format
Guests will be welcomed with a glass of Prosecco or a glass of Champagne on arrival.
A wine expert will then give a brief introduction on the basics of tasting wine and talk you through the key differences between the New World and Old World viniculture.
You will taste a classic example of New World and Old World Sauvignon blanc and your host will then give you tips and hints for distinguishing a New World wine from an Old World wine.
You will then be put to the test by blind tasting 4 different wines. Will you be able to tell the Old and the New World apart?
At the end of the tasting the two best blind tasters of the night will enter a taste off! The winner will take home a bottle of their favourite wine from the tasting.
The Corney & Barrow Wine Challenge
If you want to add some healthy competition to your event, the C&B wine challenge is the one for you.
Your Corney & Barrow wine expert and host for the evening will guide you through a series of blind tastings combined with rounds of questions about wine. Each round will start with a blind tasting (can you tell a French Chardonnay from a German Reisling?) followed by 6 questions about wine and drinks in general. If you don’t want your evening to be so wine focussed, we can devise a general knowledge quiz for you instead. If you want any particular rounds, just let us know!
At the end of the quiz, enjoy canapés as your scores are added up and the winner announced. A bottle of Champagne will then be rewarded to the winning team!
The C&B wine challenge can be adjusted according to your level of wine knowledge and budget. All quizzes are for a minimum of 16 guests and a maximum of 50.
Wine Challenge A - £42.95 per person
This evening includes glass of Marquis de Lissac Sauvignon Blanc on arrival, 6 tasting wines, Corney & Barrow Canape menu A, mineral water and a bottle of Delamotte Champagne for the winning team.
Wine Challenge B – THE CONNOISSEURS CHOICE - £55 per person
This evening includes a glass of Delamotte Champagne on arrival, tasting of 6 fantastic wines, Corney & Barrow Canapé Menu C, and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne for the winning team.