Fined & Filtered - A Blind Tasting
Tuesday 21 May 2024
The JN Tasting Room, Crossgar
6.30-8.00pm
Ticket Cost: £20.00pp
Time to put your taste buds to the test at the JN Wine blind tasting event! This tasting will concentrate on sparkling and fortified wine categories. An area of focus that lends itself wonderfully to comparison, evaluation and conversation.
'Fined & Filtered' is a unique opportunity for WSET students of various levels, students with the Sommelier Association, industry professionals and wine enthusiasts to try 6 wines blind, make notes and join the discussion with their impressions. All experience levels welcome!
Your guide for this tasting will be Alex who is currently studying for the Master of Wine qualification.
Practice your tasting skills and enjoy a conversation with like-minded wine enthusiasts - get your tickets today!
Quinta de la Rosa Supper Club with Chef Roy Abraham
Tuesday 4th June 2024
7.00-9.00pm
The JN Tasting Room, Crossgar.
Ticket cost: £55.00 per person.
We are thrilled to announce a return of the JN Wine Supper Club with Chef Roy Abraham from The Smugglers Table in Killyleagh.
Our third supper club of the year will be showcasing wines from Quinta de La Rosa, a beautiful winery in the heart of the Douro Valley, Portugal. A winery that JN Wine have worked alongside for nearly 15 years.
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet Kit Weaver, the family representative from Quinta de La Rosa, who will talk us through a range of wines from the Estate that will be thoughtfully and creatively paired with contemporary Portuguese/Indian fusion cuisine.
This is an event not to be missed, book now to avoid disappointment.
Please inform us of any allergies well in advance of the evening.
Cellar Select Tasting- Ridge Vineyards with Katie Blakely
Thursday 13th June 2024
7.30-9.00pm
The JN Tasting Room, Crossgar.
Ticket cost: £50.00 per person.
Join us for an exclusive Ridge Vineyards tasting experience, hosted by Ridge's International Sales Director, Katie Blakely.
This is the first of our "Cellar Select" series which aims to informatively explore lauded wine producing regions, the talented producers that craft the wines and to delve into the reasons that make them so special.
This event promises to delight in an array of Ridge Vineyards' wines, renowned for their exceptional quality and distinct terroir expression. From bold and robust Zinfandels to elegant and nuanced Cabernet Sauvignon, each pour will transport you to the picturesque vineyards of California's renowned Santa Cruz Mountains and Sonoma County vineyards.
The tasting will include some of Ridge's most unique expressions, from Zinfandel based blends such as Lytton springs, through to single varietal Petite Syrah and mountain grown Cabernet Sauvignon.
Paired with an artisanal charcuterie board featuring a superb selection of cured meat and cheese, this tasting promises to be a sensory journey like no other.