Red Carnation Hotels

WINE DINNERS

Every so often the skills of Chef Steven Titman are married to the extraordinary knowledge and experience of Sommelier Eric Zwiebel in the now famous Summer Lodge Wine Dinners, to create a simply extraordinary experience.

Focusing on a selected house or style, with a guest speaker to inform and entertain diners, these special evenings begin at 7.00 pm with an introduction to the selected wines. The following dinners include a delicious 4-course menu specially created by Steven Titman to complement the 5 different wines (including apéritifs) showcased during the evening.

Each evening begins at 7.00 pm with aperitifs. Dinner is served from 7.30 pm.
The menu consists of 4 courses and 5 different wines (including aperitifs).
To make reservations, please call 01935 482000 or contact us.
Reservations must be paid in full in advance.

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1st June 2010 - Moët, Champagne, France ~ £110 per person
Moët et Chandon began as Moët et Cie (Moët & Co.), established by Epernay wine trader Claude Moët in 1743, when he began shipping his wine from Champagne to Paris. The reign of King Louis XV coincided with increased demand for sparkling wine. Soon after its foundation, and after son Claude-Louis joined Moët et Cie, the winery's clientele included nobles and aristocrats. Moët began business with Madame de Pompadour in 1750. She supplied the Royal Court at Compiègne with Moët's Champagne. Also in 1750, Moët began establishing business in Germany, Spain, Eastern Europe, and colonial British America. In 1792, on Claude Moët's death, grandson Jean-Rémy Moët assumed control of Moët et Cie, and expanded the business, buying the vineyards of the Abbey of Hautvillers, where Benedictine monk Dom Pérignon perfected double-fermentation for creating Champagne.

3rd August 2010 - 5 Sommeliers ~ £115 per person (black tie)
A firm favourite on our calendars of the last five years, this is an evening of fun and laughter, learning and competition. Hosted by Eric and a team of his friends, some of whom are the best sommeliers in the country, the wines featured vary from the traditionally famous, to the new and innovative. Book early!

5th October 2010 - Delas, Rhone Valley,  France ~ £90 per person
Founded in 1835, Delas Frères is located in the heart of ancient Rhône Valley, and controls vineyards in all of the major Rhône appellations. Their winemaker, Jacques Grange, joined in 1997, and has been producing wines with a purity of fruit and richness of flavour that had been missing before. Delas has maintained a philosophy of preserving the best characteristics of each appellation through the separate vinification of the fruit from each vineyard. Numerous investments have been made at the winery at Saint-Jean-de-Muzols. A specially designed fermentation hall and a thorough rebuilding of the ageing cellars are amongst the key elements of the new quality from Delas Frères. Delas Frères wines have won several awards in recent years, including three Gold medals for their Saint Joseph Tournon, Hermitage Marquise de la Tourette and Côte Rotie Seigneur de Maugiron at the International Wine Challenge 2005.