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THE WINE WORLD IN 1932
Apr
28
7:00 PM19:00

THE WINE WORLD IN 1932

In conjunction with PICASSO 1932 – LOVE, FAME, TRAGEDY. 1932 was both a triumphant and tumultuous year in Picasso’s life: irreconcilable problems in his family life, a passionate affair with one of his major muses, and two of his most important exhibitions in Europe at the time, just in one year. At the same time, the world around him was also undergoing momentous changes. This was true in the wine world, too.

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ENGLISH WINE TASTING: A CELEBRATION OF SUMMER
Sep
6
7:00 PM19:00

ENGLISH WINE TASTING: A CELEBRATION OF SUMMER

Wine has been produced in England for a thousand years. It’s been going from strength to strength in recent decades, with particularly British sparkling wine performing well on the international award circuit. Recently, top French wine producers have been looking for outstanding terroir in England, where they can produce their future masterpieces.

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PUSHKIN HOUSE WINE CLUB: THE FIRST CHRISTMAS ON THE TRANS SIBERIAN EXPRESS
Dec
8
7:00 PM19:00

PUSHKIN HOUSE WINE CLUB: THE FIRST CHRISTMAS ON THE TRANS SIBERIAN EXPRESS

5th October 1916 – the first ever Trans-Siberian Express leaves Yaroslavl railway station in Moscow for Vladivostok to cover 9,289 kilometres (5,772 miles), making the world a smaller and cosier place and connecting people, history, culture, traditions and Christmases. But how was it on the first Christmas express? What did they drink? Many glasses of tea in a beautiful podstakannik for sure! And what did they have when they celebrated? Come along to the Pushkin House Wine Club to find out and to taste the styles of wine which were popular in Russia at the time.

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SPANISH WINES & LIGHT TAPAS
May
12
7:00 PM19:00

SPANISH WINES & LIGHT TAPAS

There is definitely more to Spanish wines than red Riojas. And they have never been more popular than now. Their quality is constantly improving while the prices stay affordable. The choice of styles is mindboggling: refreshing and mineral whites to accompany the best shellfish; powerful whites competing with reds for red meat dishes; intense and full-bodied reds; sublime aperitifs; sparkling wines that are deep and of dazzling complexity; delicately sweet Moscatos Moscatel and irresistible soul-stealers Ports and Sherries

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WINE AND GREAT CHEESES TO MATCH
Apr
14
7:30 PM19:30

WINE AND GREAT CHEESES TO MATCH

And what can be better? Even if you are not that sure of wine, or find it difficult to like any cheese – together they create magic on the palate, and you’ll discover a whole new world out there while matching these two amazing products that are made for each other. Come to Pushkin House to discover the French paradox and to indulge in the appreciation of the modern world’s favourite and probably most ancient products at the same time.

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VALENTINE’S SPARKLING WINES
Feb
11
7:00 PM19:00

VALENTINE’S SPARKLING WINES

A bottle of Champagne is for a celebration, but a bottle of the famous fizz is a reason to celebrate in itself: to celebrate the moment. And why stop at Champagne? Franciacorta, Bracchetto, top Cremants - so many stunning sparkles and so little time. So come to the wine club and choose from a selection. Italy puts sparkles into practically everything. France is more fussy but nearly always gets it right.

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