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Join us between Wednesday 11th and Saturday 14th November for a celebration of wine.
For four consecutive nights, we will be hosting live “virtual” masterclasses with some of our favourite suppliers, who have been regular attendees at our Summer of Wine and Celebration of Wine events, normally hosted in June and November in Bristol.
Although we are disappointed not to be hosting you in person this year, going online gives us the chance to share the knowledge and passion of these producers in a new format, and across the country!
Each evening we will be hosting two 45-minute masterclasses. To get the most out of the masterclass, purchase the producer ‘add-on’ case so that you can taste-along during the session, as they will be focussing on these wines during the presentation.
To register for the masterclasses, please email events@averys.com, stating the events that you would like to join, and we will send you the Zoom link in due course.
History of Averys with Mimi Avery
As a fifth generation Avery, Mimi knows all that there is to know about the history of the company. Whilst tasting two of our favourite own-label wines, you will learn about our long-standing relationship with some of the world’s best producers. Discover the beginnings of the company from our early rivalry with Harveys, the family acquisition of furniture from the Mauritania ship, to where we are today. See inside the Bristol cellars and understand the role that Averys has played in shaping the UK wine scene, toasting to history with our own label Cava and Fine Red Burgundy. Buy the wines to taste-along during this session for £31.
Invivo Wines, New Zealand
On our opening night, we have New Zealand’s winemaking pioneers, Invivo. Whilst Averys were the first to import wine from New Zealand to the UK, we were also the first to import this crowd-funded winery to the British shores. They have gone on to have enormous success with their wines, leading to partnerships with celebrities such as Graham Norton and Sarah Jessica Parker. Hear about their unique story alongside a delicious Sauvignon Blanc and a luscious Pinot Gris. Buy the wines to taste-along during this session for £31.
Domaine des Malandes, Chablis
Consistent brilliance is how we would sum up the wines from Domaine de Malandes. Intrigued? This Chablis producer has vines across 29 hectares of Chablis, covering some of the best sites available, including Premier and Grand Crus. Discover for yourself how these different sites express themselves in the wine, by tasting a Chablis 2018 alongside the Premier Cru Vau de Vey 2015. With the producer on hand to explain the influence of the land on the grapes, if you’re a lover of whites with freshness and finesse, then this is the tasting for you! Buy the wines to taste-along during this session for £45.
Jeff Carrel, Languedoc
Jeff Carrel started his working life as a Chemist but after realising his passion for wine, he combined the two and studied oenology in order to become a winemaker. He sources grapes from sought out parcels of vines dotted across the Languedoc region, producing a wide portfolio of wines that have become firm favourites with our customers (and staff!). Explore the landscape of this rugged region with the aid of two of his bestselling wines – Morillon Blanc and Les Darons. Buy the wines to taste-along during this session for £28.
Casa Silva Wines, Chile
Are you a fan of wines from the New World? Learn more about the history of winemaking in Chile with this pioneering estate, which remains at the forefront of viticultural research in the country. Founded in 1892, they are an award-winning, family-owned winery which have achieved sustainable certification for 100% of its vineyards. Based in the Colchagua Valley, they are constantly exploring new territories and can be credited with creating some of the most exciting and highest quality wines to come out of South America. Taste the refreshing Cool Coast Sauvignon Blanc and top-end Microterroir Carmenere as you are entertained by your host Johnny. Buy the wines to taste-along during this session for £50.
Von Buhl, Germany
Von Buhl are one of our longstanding suppliers, and this is Averys, so we are talking over 100 years! Hailing from the Pfalz region of Germany, they are recognised around the world for producing wines of uncompromising quality. Focussing on two grape varieties – Riesling and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), their portfolio expresses the unique terroir of the finest vineyards in Pfalz. Their wines regularly feature in our tasting line-up at events as they are a great example of what Germany does best. Never tried sparkling German Sekt before? Taste-along with some fizz while you learn about the terroir and follow with a sublime Pinot Noir that gives good Burgundy a run for its money! Buy the wines to taste-along during this session for £41.
Bodega Castaño, Spain
If you have ever been to our Celebration or Summer of Wine fixtures, then it is likely that you will have come across the wines from Castaño. They are a family owned winery, pioneers of the Monastrell grape and put the Yecla region of Spain, firmly on the world wine map. Eternally popular amongst Averys customers, their sustainable approach to viticulture and modern winemaking techniques produce wines with great character. Learn about the Monastrell grape in more detail, as you taste along with two versions – the Ecologico and the Hécula – during this masterclass. Buy the wines to taste-along during this session for £21.
Wines of Bordeaux with Sovex, France
Averys has long been known for its relationship with the Bordeaux wine region. Ronald Avery was often the first to know about the best vintages in Bordeaux, travelling especially to taste them in-situ from the early 1920s. He championed the right-bank wines of Pomerol, held a back catalogue of Cheval Blanc and was the first to bring the then little-known Pétrus, to British shores. Sovex carry a wide portfolio of wines from Bordeaux and ensure that we maintain our reputation for great quality wines from some of the regions best producers, from large estates to small, independent vineyards. Learn more about the region as you enjoy two delicious examples of what Bordeaux has to offer, Château Maine D'Arman Cotes de Bourg 2017 and Château Muret Haut Medoc 2014. Buy the wines to taste-along during this session for £34.
