Good news for wine drinkers, writes our wine writer Helen Scott, two upcoming events in Leeds tick the vino lovers’ boxes.
I’ve raved about the wine list at Ibérica in Leeds before. Jill has similarly praised Ibérica’s relaxed atmosphere and authentic tapas.
Now Spanish food and wine writer Maria José Sevilla and wine expert Anthony Rose have teamed up to present an evening at Ibérica on November 17 showcasing the best seasonal dishes and fine wines from small boutique wineries.
They’re offering the chance to win a pair of tickets, worth £110, by clicking on this link
www.ibericarestaurants.com/whats-on/win-2-tickets-iberica-leeds/
Friday 17th November at Ibérica, Hepper House, 17a East Parade, Leeds, LS1 2BH
The following day, Anthony, who writes for Decanter and sits as a wine judge, will also be dispensing wine wisdom at a mouthwatering wine festival along with his colleagues in The Wine Gang – Jane Parkinson from BBC’s Saturday Kitchen, House and Garden’s Joanna Simon and the Observer’s David Williams.
For those who think tastings are solemn sip and spit affairs, this is the antithesis of that, with hundreds of wines selected by a range of wine merchants from Harvey Nicks and the Wine Society to high street favourites like Waitrose and Majestic.
Guided wine walks from table to table, a prize draw, book giveaways and Burgundy masterclass are also on offer. Count me in!
Tickets £25 from www.thewinegang.com/events/winter-festival-leeds-2017
Saturday 18th November at Aspire, 2 Infirmary Street Leeds LS1 2JP. Noon – 6pm