English Sparkling Wine MasterClass with Gusbourne

Join us for an extraordinary evening exploring one of England's most acclaimed sparkling wine producers, Gusbourne Estate, led by one of the world's foremost wine professionals, Master Sommelier, Laura Rhys.

Laura's career in wine began as a sommelier in 2004, working alongside some of the industry's greatest talents, including World Sommelier Champion Gérard Basset MS, MW. She was named UK Sommelier of the Year in 2009 before earning the prestigious Master Sommelier diploma in 2010—an achievement held by only a select few hundred wine professionals worldwide. Throughout her career, Laura has led award-winning wine programs, including Gérard Basset's Hotel TerraVina and the Michelin-starred La Trompette, while traveling extensively through the world's great wine regions.

Inspired by the remarkable rise of English sparkling wine, Laura joined Gusbourne in 2015, where she serves as Prestige Development Manager and works closely with the estate's vineyard and winemaking teams. Her firsthand knowledge offers a unique perspective on one of England's most exciting wineries.

Founded in 2004, Gusbourne has quickly established itself as a benchmark for English sparkling wine. From the release of its inaugural Brut 2006 and Blanc de Blancs 2006 vintages—both met with immediate international acclaim—the estate has become synonymous with precision, elegance, and terroir-driven winemaking. Farming exclusively estate-grown fruit, Gusbourne seamlessly combines traditional Champagne methods with cutting-edge technology and meticulous vineyard management. Its 61 hectares of vineyards in Kent—an emerging region expected to receive its own Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)—are planted on clay loam over sandstone, with underlying chalk and flint soils that provide the ideal foundation for wines of remarkable purity, precision, finesse, and complexity.

During this MasterClass, Laura will guide guests through a curated tasting of Gusbourne's acclaimed sparkling wines while sharing insights into England's rapidly evolving wine industry, the influence of its unique terroirs, and the meticulous craftsmanship behind every bottle. Whether you're already a fan of English sparkling wine or discovering it for the first time, this promises to be a fascinating exploration of one of the wine world's most exciting regions.

Featuring:

2022 Gusbourne Pinot Noir 
2022 Gusbourne Guinevere Chardonnay
2020 Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs
2022 Gusbourne Brut Reserve
2019 Gusbourne Brut Rose
2020 GusbourneBlanc de Noirs
2014 Gusbourne Fifty-One Degrees North 

*Vintages might be subject to change prior to the tasting.

$25 ticket price includes 1.5 hr tasting of wines and light food pairings by Baker's Best. Space is limited. All wines will be available for purchase with special event night discounts. Please email chelsea@gordonswine.com if you have any allergies at least 48 hours before the event. 

TICKETS CANNOT BE REFUNDED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE EVENT.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PICK UP YOUR WINE FROM MAIN ST. ON THE EVENING OF THE EVENT, PLEASE LET THE WINE DEPARTMENT KNOW AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE BY CALLING (781) 893-1900 EXT. 130 OR EMAILING DAILYFLASH@GORDONSWINE.COM.

EVENT QUESTIONS? PLEASE EMAIL CHELSEA@GORDONSWINE.COM