Do you have a passion for the good things in life?  Do you love good wine and food but aren’t always sure what the best match is?

Allow Dawid Koegelenberg, qualified Winemaker and General Manager of Corrigan’s Mayfair to guide you through the pitfalls and pleasures of this great subject.

Come along to Corrigan’s Mayfair, Richard Corrigan’s award-winning restaurant to learn from the best.
You will discover why some classic combinations work, the advantages of wines high and soft in acidity, the debates thrown up by old wine and young, and some intriguing combinations that might escape your attention.

You will leave the day equipped to get the best from any restaurant wine list and to dazzle your dinner party guests.

Who is the course aimed at?
Everyone with a passion for good wine and food.  Whether you are a complete novice or have been dabbling with this subject for a while, these workshops will provide you with plenty of opportunities to tantalize your taste buds and challenge your senses.

Our goal
We aim to give you a basic understanding of the principles that govern matching wine with food so you can apply these principles confidently when entertaining at home or dining out.

Timetable for 2010
Saturday 30th January – 11am – 3pm

Saturday 27th February – 11am – 3pm

Saturday 27th March – 11am – 3pm

Saturday 24th April - 11am - 3pm

Further dates to be announced

Sample Tastings
Rock Oyster set in Sauternes Jelly, Fennel & Apple Salad
Riesling Brut Hans Lang, Germany

Crispy Olive filled with Organic  Goat’s Cheese, Spicy Harissa
Manzanilla San Leon, Sanlucar di Barrameda, Spain

Spiced Duck Breast with Confit Croquette and Plum
2007 Gamay de Touraine Vinifera non Grafees, Domain Henry Marionnet, France

9-hour Braised Ox Cheek with Ox Kidney Pie
2007 Morellino di Scansano ‘Bellamarsilia’ Poggio Argentiera, Italy

Colston Bassett Stilton, Ragstone Goat’s Cheese
2007 Staete Landt Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
2005 Pacherenc de Vic Bilh, Alain Brumont, South West France

Chocolate Fondant, Orange and Caramom Milk Foam
Liqueur Muscat, Stanton & Killeen, Rutherglen, Australia

Followed by Tea/coffee and Home-made Chocolate Truffles

CONTACT:

Dawid Koegelenberg on 0207 399 8071
Dawidkoegelenberg@corrigansmayfair.com

£159.00 per person per workshop.