Anything but Champagne: traditional method wines of the world

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Join Shane Jones DipWSET for an evening exploring the world of traditional method sparkling wine beyond Reims and Epernay.

Event details

With its long established reputation, Champagne continues to be the benchmark for sparkling wines made using the traditional method. But, can the same quality with better value be found elsewhere?

In this tasting, sparkling wine specialist Shane Jones DipWSET will spotlight the regions and producers around the world producing stellar examples of this style of sparkling wine.

Enjoy eight delicious examples that offer the most extraordinary value for your scrutiny and enjoyment.

You'll enjoy these wines alongside some cheeses from La Fromagerie.

Example wine list

  1. Racines, Grande Reserve Extra Brut 2018, Santa Rita Hill, California
  2. Solstice by Danbury Ridge, Essex, England
  3. Pago de Tharsys Cava Millesime Rose 2019, Valencia, Spain
  4. Ferrari Perle Rose Riserva 2017, Trentodoc, Italy
  5. Pieter Ferreira Blanc de Blancs 2017, South Africa
  6. House of Arras Grand Vintage 2015, Tasmania, Australia
  7. Nautilus Cuvee Brut NV, Marlborough, New Zealand
  8. Jurtschitsch Blanc de Noirs Grosse Reserve 2013

Tasting level

IntermediateAn 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

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.

Contact us

If you have any queries about this event, please call our Student Services team on 020 7089 3841 or email studentservicesteam@wsetglobal.com