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A GUIDED WINE TASTING REFLECTED BY THE TRENDS OF 1932

1st september 2018

Enjoy an expert-led tasting by Tanya Nesterova, as we explore the history of 1932 and how the world was undergoing momentous changes, with wines that reflect the tendencies and trends of a turbulent year.

Expect to try 6–7 styles of wines that reflect the significant wine regions around the world at this time. The wine scene in particuar around Bordeaux, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Italy, California, among others were about to be transormed beyond recognition.

Location: TATE BRITAN

 
 
 
 

TATE GALLERY: FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF TURNER

22nd june 2018

In conjunction with TURNER COLLECTION EXHIBITION.  Like many other young talented artists of his generation, Turner travelled extensively throughout Britain and Europe in search of inspiration and to study the great artists. His journeys through Europe often took him along many wine routes, making them popular destinations for English travellers.The tasting will feature 6-7 styles of wine in Europe that follow in Turner’s footsteps as he gradually developed his unique use of light and colour.

Location: TATE BRITAN

 

PUSHKIN HOUSE WINE CLUB: RUSSIA AND WINE IN THE 21ST CENTURY – MODERN DEVELOPMENTS

17th may 2018

Join Pushkin House wine expert Tanya Nesterova at our next wine tasting event, where she will talk about Russian wines produced in the 19th century and compare them to modern wines produced today.  Have the old traditions been revived? Has Russia succeeded in reclaiming the status of the gourmand society it boasted about in the 19th century? These are just some of the questions to be discussed during this fantastic lecture, accompanied by a selection of beautiful wines. 

Location: PUSHKIN HOUSE

 
 
 

THE WINE WORLD IN 1932

28 April 2018

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.

Location: TATE MODERN

 

ENGLISH WINE TASTING: A CELEBRATION OF SUMMER

6TH SEPTEMBER 2017

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. Some, like Taittinger, have already found that magical piece of land in Kent and planted their first vines. Meanwhile, more Brits than ever before are taking advantage of the favourable climate and growing conditions to open their own wineries, transforming the British wine industry.

Location: THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS

 
 
 

FAR AWAY FROM THE RED STAR

17th NOVEMBER 2017

In conjunction with the Red Star Over Russia exhibition, we present an evening of wine tasting and history talk led by wine expert Tanya Nesterova. Discover how the Russian Revolution in 1917 changed the wine world, and how the influential figures of this time redefend the styles and quality of wines in other regions of the world.

The tasting will feature 6–7 wines from the wineries directly influenced by the three pioneering winemakers that feature in the talk. Wines from California, Washington, New York State, France and Italy are amongst the selection.

Location: TATE MODERN

 
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American wine tasting: the Vinifera Revolution

24th october 2017

The tasting will focus on the winemakers Konstantin Frank and Andre Tchelistcheff and their developments in the industry. Dr. Frank is known for igniting the “Vinifera Revolution” after moving to the Fingers Lake district from Odessa, Ukraine in the 1950s. Dr. Frank, a professor of plant sciences, championed the growth of Vitis Vinifera vines in the Finger Lakes region, where they had previously been unsuccessful due to the cold climate, and went on to produce world-class wines. Down in California the wine revolution was led by Russian-born Andre Tchelistcheff, who turned Californian wine-making traditions upside down and redefined the style of American wine.

Location: ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS

 
 
 

SPANISH WINES & LIGHT TAPAS

12th MAY 2016

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 – all are made to go with food. “Tapar” in Spanish means to cover, and tapas - a top. A top to cover your glass. There will be a few of them at the tasting so that we can enjoy wines from different regions in Spain with some perfectly matched light tapas.

Location: PUSHKIN HOUSE

 

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

8th DECEMBER 2016

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. The wines will be accompanied by a platter of cheese and charcuterie. As always, there will be a mini-quiz at the end and someone will go home with a prize wine.

Location: PUSHKIN HOUSE

 
 
 

VALENTINE’S SPARKLING WINES

11th February 2016

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. The New World got in on the act and copied Champagne again and again and the best producers have created something they can call their own. And what about England? We will taste the best of the styles from Spain, Italy, England, France and the New World: white, rose and red – all the colours to all the tastes in time for Cupid’s day.

Location: PUSHKIN HOUSE

 
 

WINE AND GREAT CHEESES TO MATCH

14th april 2016

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. As usual, we’ll try at least 6 wines from different countries and grape varieties and 6 cheeses of different nationalities and styles which make up at least 36 delicious combinations to choose from, thus everyone’s favourite match discovery is guaranteed.

Location: PUSHKIN HOUSE

 
 

PUSHKIN HOUSE WINE CHALLENGE

16th June 2016

Can you tell your favourite Sauvignon Blanc from your favourite Chardonnay? Or French wine from Australian? And can you really tell that one wine is more expensive than another? Let’s test our knowledge and appreciation! Let’s do a wine challenge! Let’s taste some wines blind and see what we can make of them. But before doing that we’ll talk about how to be able to distinguish between different grape varieties, between wines produced in different parts of the world and countries, what makes premium wines taste more expensive than the regular ones, and we’ll try to practise this before we take the challenge.

Location: PUSHKIN HOUSE

 

RUSSIAN OLD NEW YEAR WITH VATRUSHKA

12th JANUARY 2017

It’s that time of year again: lots of food and drink with family, friends or both. And at the end of it all – the Russian Old New Year – just to say good bye to the festive season, then the wait for the arrival of the spring begins. So come to Pushkin House to celebrate the Russian Old New Year with traditional Russian pies, cakes, delicacies, Georgian and Armenian wines and other wines that speak to us of history and tradition. And as usual, someone will go home with a prize wine after winning the mini-quiz.

Location: PUSHKIN HOUSE

 
 
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