Join us for a wine-tasting weekend at Ballymaloe House Hotel from February 21st - 23rd. The weekend includes expert-led wine talks and tastings with Samuel Chantoiseau, Head Sommelier at Ballymaloe House, alongside Colm McCan, Wine Teacher at Ballymaloe Cookery School.
You’ll get the chance to experience a beautifully paired farm-to-table dinner where you’ll sample an array of carefully curated wines, paired with exceptional seasonal cuisine. The package includes a two-night stay, breakfast both mornings, arrival tea/coffee and a slice of seasonal cake, a guided tour of the wine cellar with a welcome drink on Friday evening, a 5-course dinner on Saturday evening with wine pairings, a light lunch with a glass of sparkling on Saturday, and three 2-hour wine talks over the weekend.
The weekend kicks off at 18:00 on Friday with a tour of our historic wine cellar, followed by a welcome drink.
After a leisurely breakfast on Saturday, join us in the Conservatory from 10:30 for the first Wine Talk & Tasting. Samuel Chantoiseau, Head Sommelier Ballymaloe House together with Colm McCan, Wine Teacher Ballymaloe Cookery School will guide you through the world of wine, covering vineyards, regions, grape varieties, wine styles, viticulture (growing vines), and vinification (winemaking). Enjoy a light lunch paired with a glass of sparkling wine while continuing your wine appreciation journey.
The afternoon session begins at 14:30, focusing on organic, biodynamic, and natural wines. Colm will discuss emerging wine regions, new trends, the effects of climate change on grapes, and the health benefits of wine. He will also teach food and wine pairing, offering a preview of the evening’s dinner selections. This session will include tastings of red wines.
On Saturday evening, indulge in a 5-course dinner with expertly paired wines.
After a leisurely breakfast on Sunday, the final part of the weekend begins with a Wine Talk& Tasting session from 10:30 to 12:30, focused on sparkling and dessert wines. Topics covered will include the world of sparkling wines - Champagne and sparkling wines where you will learn how they are made, served, and stored.
Colm and Samuel will explore classic sparkling wine blends, new trends, and diverse styles of sweet and fortified wines, including Port, Sherry, and Madeira, along with food pairing suggestions.
Come immerse yourself in the elegance and enjoyment of wine at Ballymaloe House and leave with a deeper appreciation and understanding of every glass you pour.
