Chapel Down: Meet the Winemaker Masterclass

Schedule

Thu Oct 22 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Chateau Cellars | Tampa, FL

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Discover the exciting world of English sparkling wine with Chapel Down winemaker James McLean.
About this Event

Join us on Thursday, October 22nd at 6:30 PM for an intimate and engaging masterclass featuring Chapel Down, one of England’s leading wine producers.

Led personally by winemaker James McLean, this special evening offers a rare opportunity to go beyond the label and hear directly from the person behind the wines. Explore England’s distinctive maritime climate, the vineyards of Kent, and the craftsmanship behind Traditional Method sparkling wine.

Throughout the evening, James will guide guests through a curated tasting of four Chapel Down wines while sharing firsthand insight into grape selection, vintage variation, blending, fermentation, maturation, and the winemaking philosophy that shapes each bottle.

More than simply a tasting, this is an insider’s look into the rapidly evolving world of English sparkling wine and a unique opportunity to taste, learn, and engage directly with the winemaker.


The Wine Lineup
  • Chapel Down Brut
  • Chapel Down Brut Rosé
  • 2019 Chapel Down Kit’s Coty Blanc de Blancs
  • 2019 Chapel Down Brut Grand Reserve

A small snack plate will also be included to enjoy during the tasting.

Thursday, October 22nd | 6:30 PM
$50 per person

*additional parking located at: 2109 E. 11th Ave. Tampa, FL 33605 (next to fire department)

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Where is it happening?

Chateau Cellars, 2009 North 22nd Street, Tampa, United States

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Tickets

USD 59.34

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