The Battle of Waterloo Taste-off – the Battle of the Bubbles!

Do join us. Please pre-book for 14th June 2025
An entertaining and informative tasting of English sparkling wines* vs Champagnes led by the ‘whirlwind of wine’ and guru, Joe Wadsack.  Be amused. Be informed. Be delighted. Be entertained. You and your taste-buds alone decide who wins this battle.

*Vineyards of the Surrey Hills multi award winning sparkling wines. Celebrating the five Vineyards of the Surrey Hills

The fun, informative, pre-bookable Battle of Waterloo Taste-off – bookings open now. Book here.

Our Battle of Waterloo Taste-off pitching Vineyards of the Surrey Hills superb English sparkling wines against grand marque French champagnes is in its fifth year. A great success. To the participants’ delight, England has won hands-up! This masterclass, led by the raconteur and wine guru, Joe Wadsack who with his assistant, the co-owner Sibylla, let’s you decide who wins this battle. There is even a treat for a participant … maybe learn how to perform the Napoleonic sabrage.

Pre-booking is essential, please.

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