Join drinks historian Jane Peyton for a festive tasting and tour, uncovering the myths and marvels of sparkling wine.
This December, enjoy some festive sparkle with Jane Peyton, drinks expert and founder of the School of Booze, as she returns to the Foundling Museum for the third in her series of historical tasting tours.
In this festive and fizz-filled evening, you will:
Blind taste a selection of sparkling wines made by different methods and discover how the technique shapes the drinking experience and the bubbles in your glass.
Put your palate to the test by identifying a mysterious interloper – a crucial player in the history of sparkling wine.
Hear the unexpected history of women at the heart of Champagne, from the pioneering Widow Clicquot to the indomitable Lily Bollinger, and their parallels with the Foundling Hospital’s own Ladies of Quality and Distinction.
Enjoy stories, myths and surprises, as Jane bursts some bubbles with her unique wit and wisdom.
Raise a glass, celebrate the season, and toast the women, past and present, who shaped the history of bubbles.
This event is 18+ only.
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40 Brunswick Square, London, Greater London, WC1N 1AZ
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Sun 11am-5pm
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