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English fizz masterclass at 67 Pall Mall
A 67 Pall Mall masterclass in London on how English sparkling wine reached top-end wine lists, hosted by Richard Bampfield MW.
About the event
English sparkling wine reaches the top table
How English fizz made its way onto wine’s top table is a masterclass on the rise of English sparkling wine, organised by 67 Pall Mall in London. The subject is the shift from a time, as recently as 20 years ago, when English sparkling wine was rare on top-end wine lists, to its current reputation as a category commonly found in serious restaurants.
The discussion goes beyond climate change as an explanation for that rise. The programme credits increased professionalism, skill and ambition among owners, growers and winemakers, and uses St George’s Day as the occasion for a tasting focused on the wines, producers and people behind the category’s progress.
The tasting line-up
The tasting line-up spans English sparkling wines from Sussex, Kent, Essex, the South Downs, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Named pours include Nyetimber NV Classic Cuvée Brut from Sussex, Gusbourne NV Brut Reserve from Kent, Domaine Evremond NV Classic Cuvée from Kent, Danbury Ridge NV Solstice from Essex, Sugrue MV The Trouble with Dreams from the South Downs, and Breaky Bottom 2019 Cuvée Minnie Charlotte Seyval Blanc from Kent.
The later entries in the programme include Harrow & Hope 2019 Blanc de Noirs from Buckinghamshire, Chapel Down 2019 Grand Reserve from Kent, Hundred Hills 2018 Preamble Rosé from Oxfordshire, and Ridgeview 2009 Blanc de Blancs from Sussex, served en magnum.
Richard Bampfield MW in the St James’s Room
Richard Bampfield MW leads the session. He is described as a longstanding friend and Member of the Club, a wine consultant, and someone actively involved in buying, judging and drinking these wines over many years.
The event takes place in the St James’s Room at 67 Pall Mall. The schedule begins with a glass on arrival, followed by the masterclass, which is listed as running from 19:00 to 20:30.
Frequently asked questions
What is being tasted at this event?
The tasting features English sparkling wines including Nyetimber, Gusbourne, Domaine Evremond, Danbury Ridge, Sugrue, Breaky Bottom, Harrow & Hope, Chapel Down, Hundred Hills and Ridgeview.
What is the masterclass about?
The masterclass examines how English sparkling wine moved from being rare on top-end wine lists to becoming a reputed category, with attention to producers, growers and winemakers who helped drive that change.
Who is leading the session?
Richard Bampfield MW leads the session. He is named as the host and presenter, as well as a wine consultant and longstanding friend and Member of the Club.
Where is the event held?
The event is held in the St James’s Room at 67 Pall Mall in London.
When does the masterclass take place?
It takes place on Thursday 23 April 2026, with a glass on arrival at 18:30 and the masterclass running from 19:00 to 20:30.
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