Simply the best - France takes on the rest of the World

France gave the world its first AOCs, set the gold standard for sparkling wines, invented the cru system, taught the world the notion of "terroir", not to mention perfected the technique of making delicate, aromatic rosés.

Whether it is the mythical Petrus, the invaluable Romanee Conti, or the iconic Dom Pérignon, France is the country that inspires awe and deference in the wine world.

Although innovations and improvements are made in both the new and old worlds by leaps and bounds, only the impertinent or the fearless would dare challenge the superiority of french wines.

And so we shall!

In our next event, 2 teams will blind taste French wines against other world wines in 8 categories:

Sparkling wines : 1 brut nature, 1 brut
White wines : 1 light body, 1 full body
Rosé wines : 1 rosé
Red wines : 1 light body, 1 medium body, 1 full body

Each wine will be judged against its rival in the same category and the overall scores will answer the question : To Be or Not To Be France .....

How to sign up ???
- Sign up on Meetup - then send your 25€ donation via PayPal (ck.brand@alice-dsl.net)
- Msg me on MeetUp OR WhatsApp and say which team you would like to join - "FRANCE" or "Rest of World"
- it does have to be even numbers BUT I will try to allocate you to your preferred team.

Once all signed up and paid - you will be put into contact with your team's Leader.

The requirements for the wine are simple,
- price range of 15€ plus, (for the wine battle event there will also be an overall max amount that each team can't exceed)
- if white, rose, or sparkling please bring already chilled,
and IMPORTANTLY, keep the wine covered so no-one can see it.

During our event - we share, we taste, we analyse, we discuss, we enjoy and we attempt to identify what’s in the glass.
No expertise is required - curiosity and a sense of humour is enough.
FOR THIS BATTLE EVENT we also score each wine using a prepared criteria.

💶 Contribution
€25 donation per person (plus your bottle of wine)
A 72-hour cancellation policy applies.

Who Should Join?
This evening is open to everyone — from curious enthusiasts to experienced wine lovers.
Whether you are beginning your journey into wines or deepening your understanding, you are welcome.

The atmosphere will be relaxed, convivial, and focused on discovery.

📩 How to Join (please note the following to avoid confusion)

To secure your place:
1️⃣ Sign up via the MeetUp waiting list
2️⃣ Transfer the €25 donation to: [ck.brand@alice-dsl.net](mailto:ck.brand@alice-dsl.net)
PLEASE USE the right PayPal and reference "Wine & month of event"
3️⃣ Your place will be confirmed ONLY upon receipt of the payment

Those who first pay are the ones who get a confirmed spot!
Places are limited to ensure an intimate & engaging tasting experience.