The Business Leaders Wine Club, Hove, 27/11/24

We return to Curds & Whey in Hove for this event, where we are delighted to feature Sugrue South Downs, a celebrated name in the world of English sparkling wines, and we have the pleasure of welcoming Dermot Sugrue as our special guest.

Sugrue South Downs is renowned for its exquisite sparkling wines, crafted with passion and precision right here in the beautiful South Downs of Sussex. Their dedication to creating wines that express the unique terroir of Sussex has gained accolades and recognition both nationally and internationally.

Dermot Sugrue will share insights into his winemaking philosophy, the unique characteristics of the South Downs terroir and the exciting journey of building a renowned sparkling wine brand. It’s a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the finest winemakers in England today.

David Deaves from our venue and cheese sponsor Curds & Whey will talk us through the selection of cheeses and charcuterie that will be selected to accompany each wine.

The Business Leaders Wine Club is brought to you by Karl Elwood, Sandra Murphy, Chris Mansfield, Alex Ryan and Mike Monk.

As always, a special thank you to our sponsors –  BIAMP, The Great British Charcuterie Company and our charity sponsor Together Co.

Date: Wednesday 27 November 2024, 5-7.30pm

Location : Curds & Whey, 34-35 Western Road, Hove BN3 1AF

Limited places available

A welcoming glass on arrival, plus a selection of 4 wines to taste.

Here is a preview of the wines that we will be serving alongside their cheese pairings:

The Trouble with Dreams 2019 (welcome drink)
To be paired with Kidderton Ash – A mature goat cheese from the North West

Cuvée Boz
To be be paired with Colston Bassett Stilton – England’s King of cheese from the West Midlands

ZODO
To be paired with Brie de Meaux – The classic Brie

Rosé Ex Machina 2018
To be paired with Gouda Special Reserve – Aged for 48-months, a complex cheese with an incredible depth of flavour

Dr Brendan O’Regan 2016 from Magnum
To be paired with Langres – a classic French washed rind cheese from the Champagne region.

A list of the attendees will be sent in advance and please let us know if you would like any introductions.