The sun may still be shining in Cayman, but it’s officially the autumn and the countdown to Christmas. 

If you are looking to learn more about Bordeaux wines and champagnes, then take advantage of these two tasting opportunities at Grand Old House.

Some of the wines and champagnes may make their way onto your personal Christmas wish list or gift list for family and friends!

50 years of Bordeaux

Thursday 24 October, 5.30pm – 7.30pm.

You will experience  five different “expressions”, one for each decade, and learn how weather and progress have impacted winemaking. You will taste the difference for yourself.

The featured wines are:

Château Pape Clement, Pessac 1975

Château Talbot, St Julien,1986

Château Canon La Gaffeliere, St Emilion, 1996

Château Latour a Pomerol, Pomerol, 2006

Château Croizet-Bages, Pauillac, 2019

Tapas will accompany each wine.

The cost is CI$150 plus gratuities per person.

Champagne method tasting

Thursday 7 November, 5.30pm – 7.30pm.

What’s not to love about the sound of a cork popping out of a champagne bottle and the whoosh of the rising fizz!

This champagne method tasting will expose you to plenty of bubbles.

Five champagnes will be presented including three from France, one from Italy and one from England:

Laurent-Perrier, Grand Siècle, N26, (07, 08, 12) Brut, Tours-Sur-Marne, NV, NM

Bellavista, Teatro alla Scala, Brut, Franciacorta, Lombardia, Italy, 2018

Nyetimber, Classic Cuvee, Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Sussex, England, 2016

Henri Giraud, Hommage au Pinot Noir, Blanc de Noirs, Brut, Ay, NV, NM

Egly Ouriet, Rosé, Grand Cru, Brut, Ambonnay, NV, RM 

The aim is to learn how the varying production styles impact the taste.

Tapas will accompany each wine.

The cost is CI$150 plus gratuities per person.

Make your reservation(s) now as the wine tastings book up fast.

Email: wine@grandoldhouse.com or call 949-9333.