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Port and cheese tasting

In British households, port and cheese go together like Mary Poppins and drunken relatives. It's almost impossible to have Christmas without them. And in true festive spirit, many a household will buy a good ol' bottle of port to devour at Christmas lunch.

However, if you really want to show off your Christmas boozy knowledge and supply the family with only the best of ports (come on, they're worth it right?) then the Christmas tour at Vinopolis could be the answer.

Those attending 'Christmas on the tour' at Vinopolis can try the full spectrum of Ports, ranging from the new pink port, to the more traditional tawny, red and white ports. The Vinopolis wine guides will be on hand to educate guests about the different styles of port and what to serve when at their Christmas bash.

Add to this, mince pies and the delicious Neal's Yard Stichelton cheese and you'll be throwing the turkey out of the window. What? There's nothing wrong with a diet of just port and cheese at Christmas is there? No? Good.

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A special date for the diary is 15th December, as guests to the Vinopolis tour can enjoy an evening of additional festive offerings for only £35 per person. A sparkling wine reception awaits guests, before a 'how to taste' wine session, which includes two regular and two premium wine tastings. Next on the agenda is Champagne, Whisky and rum tastings followed by a delicious Bombay Sapphire cocktail. The rum is paired with delectable morsels of rich chocolate. Plus mouth-watering tapas sourced from Brindisa is available for guests to feast on. To round off the evenings events Port, Stichelton and mince pies are also on the menu. Four sessions are available: 5.30pm, 6pm and 7pm, call 020 7940 3000 or visit www.vinopolis.co.uk to book online.

Vinopolis
No 1 Bank End
London
SE1 9BU
London Bridge station
www.vinopolis.co.uk

December Opening Times:
Monday–Sunday, 11am–6pm
Saturday 13th, 20th, 27th, 11am–9pm
New Year's Eve, 12noon–9pm
24th, 25th, 26th December & 1st January, closed

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