Thank you to everyone who attended our Wine Tasting evening on Thursday 18th May, the first of our 'Friends of Birkenhead School' events, which aim to unite the whole Birkenhead School communty. It was fantastic to see such a good turn out and we appreciate all of your continued support.

Our grateful thanks to our returning host, Robert Boutflower, from Tanners Wine Merchants, who provided and entertaining and insighful tour through a variety of wines. You can purchase any of the wines showcased on the night at https://www.tanners-wines.co.uk/ or by visiting their nearest shop at 150 Christleton Road, Chester. 

We are also indebted to our cheese supplier who provided items for both the hampers and on the tables, which were courtesy of the award-winning cheesemaker, Joseph Heler. You can find out more about the Cheshire based company and purchase their cheese here https://www.joseph-heler.co.uk/.

We are proud to support local businesses where possible and hope that you will also be keen to do so.

Also thank you to everyone who took part in the raffle on the night in aid of our 'Birkenhead Transforms' bursary campaign, which raised over £300. You can find out more about the campaign and sign up for information about future Friends of Birkenhead School events and activities via on our online networking portal www.birkonianconnect.co.uk.

Please see below a list of the wines showcased at the event:-

Champagne - Tanners Extra Reserve, Brut Champagne

Whites

Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine Sur Lie, Domaine de la Chauviniere 2021

Golpe Reserva, Douro Branco, Carvalho Martins 2022

Chateau Rives-Blanques Odyssee, Chardonnay, Limoux 2021

Reds

Chenas, Remi Benon 2020

Castillo Monjardin Pinot Noir, El Cerezo, Navarra 2019

Chateau Puygueraud, Francs – Cotes de Bordeaux 2012

Don Cristobal ‘Triana’, Mendoza 2015

Sweet - Tanners Sauternes – Half