Friday 22nd March ~ from 7.00pm-9.30pm
Join us at Taurus Wines HQ at Whipley Manor Farm for an exclusive evening of food and wine in the private and unique setting of our beautifully renovated, 400-year-old barn in the heart of the Surrey Hills, which is transformed into a banqueting hall for the evening.
With over 20 years’ experience in the wine industry, Taurus Wines has forged a close relationship with many wine producers and leading industry figures. In celebration of this, for our Winemaker Feasts we welcome an esteemed winemaker, producer, ambassador or even a Master of Wine to talk us through a selection of their wines.
On this evening, we'll be joined by Mike Ratcliffe, who is a co-founder and managing director of Vilafonte in South Africa, a vineyard that boasts wines that have been awarded the highest-ever points of a South African wine by Robert Parker, with the Series C 2021 (which we will be tasting on the night), given 99 points. It was also listed as one of Decanter Magazine's top 10 wines of 2023. As well as his role in the winery, Mike is an international wine judge, speaker, industry commentator and trendsetter.
A bespoke menu will be created by our neighbours Tandem Catering to perfectly match the wines presented, which will include four reds from the Vilafonte estate. On arrival you will enjoy a welcome drink from a neighbouring vineyard and canapés followed by a three-course tasting menu. From aperitif to cheese course, each dish has been carefully chosen to complement the wine. As you dine, you will be told the story behind each bottle: its origins, tasting notes and techniques.
7pm Welcome drink
7.30pm Guests seated for dinner
9.45pm Taxis
These intimate dinners are limited to a maximum of 20 people, so if you'd like to bring any wine-loving friends, secure your tickets sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment.
Tickets for all these events are now available for purchasing online and in-store. Please note wines and menu may be subject to change.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Date: Friday 22nd March 2024
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Cost: £120.00 per person
Host: Mike Ratcliffe
Contact: grapes@tauruswines.co.uk
Venue: Taurus Wines, East Barn, Whipley Manor Farm, Bramley, Surrey, GU5 0LL
Phone: 01483 548484
Cancellation policy: We cannot reserve places at wine tastings without payment. We always understand when circumstances change, however due to excessive cancellations in the past (which sadly led to us having to stop running our Wine School) we now have this policy in place: If you cancel up to one week before the event we will issue a full refund; between one week and 48 hours before the event, we will issue a full refund, but only if we can resell your ticket at full face value; we cannot offer a refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of the event.
Dietary requirements: When ordering your tickets please state in the notes box if you or any of your party have any food allergies or intolerances.
Photographs show dishes from other feast nights and are representative of what will be served on the night. The menu will be paired and released to guests in advance. Vegetarian options will be available.