Explore the quality, complexity and value that can be found in Spain’s finest sparkling wines with Shane Jones DipWSET.
Event details
Think Spanish sparkling is all about inexpensive Cava? Think again!
Join us to taste a selection of top Spanish fizz with sparkling wine expert Shane Jones DipWSET. Shane will guide you through premium examples of Cava, as well as Corpinnat, Clàssic Penedès, plus a few off-the-radar examples.
Shane will also explore the fast moving legal framework and controversies surrounding this category.
A selection of Spanish cheese, picos and jamón from Brindisa will accompany the wines.
A must for fizz fans!
Wine list
- Barbadillo, ‘Toto Barbadillo’ Brut Nature 2022, Vino de la Tierra de Cádiz
- Colet Navazos, Brut Nature 2020, Classic Penedès DO
- Bodegas Urbina, Valle de Ángel Brut Nature 2019, Rioja DOCa
- Pago de Tharsys, ‘Cerámica’ Reserva Brut Nature 2018, Cava DO
- Gramona, Argent Rosé Brut Nature Corpinnat 2022, Vino Espumoso de Calidad
- Recaredo, Intens Rosat Corpinnat 2021, Vino Espumoso de Calidad
- Vins Pepe Raventós, Mas de Serral Brut Nature Conca de Riu Anoia 2013, Vino Espumoso de Calidad
- Heretat Mestres, ‘Mas Via’ Gran Reserva Brut 2005, Cava DO
Tasting level
Intermediate: An in-depth exploration of a particular topic. Some prior knowledge is beneficial – such as a WSET Level 2 qualification – but these sessions will be enjoyable and educational for anyone with an interest in the subject.
About the presenter, Shane Jones DipWSET
Shane Jones DipWSET holds the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines and is an enthusiastic sparkling wine specialist. It’s no surprise then that he scooped the Moët & Chandon Scholarship at his Diploma graduation! In addition to wine, Shane is also a Certified Sake Sommelier and a Sake Educator with the Sake Sommelier Association. He passed the WSET Level 3 Award in Sake qualification with Distinction and is also a graduate of the Japan Sake and Shochu Academy. When not drinking wine or sake, he can be found waxing lyrical about them to anyone who’ll listen!
Booking terms and conditions
Payment in full must be made at the time of booking and places are not confirmed until payment has been received. Unfortunately we cannot take provisional bookings.
Cancellations and transfers
- Cancellations and transfers can be made up to two weeks before the event.
- Cancellations within 10 working days are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another event.
- If you need to change a name on the booking, please give us as much notice as possible.
- WSET School London reserves the right to cancel an event. If necessary, a full refund or transfer will be offered.
Please note: The sample list and speaker/s may be subject to change.