Wine Lovers Look to London's Art Deco Jewel, Claridge's, for Exclusive Wine Dinners

(14th April 2009) -- Claridge’s, located in the heart of London’s prestigious Mayfair area, has designed a series of exclusive Wine Dinners to take place throughout 2009 to be attended by the wine-makers themselves from France, Australia, South America and South Africa. Each evening is tailored to discerning wine connoisseurs and fine-dining devotees and is a unique opportunity to both celebrate a shared passion and enjoy the company of remarkable wine makers.

Claridge’s is renowned as a gastronomic destination in London, famed for its expertly selected wine list and extensive champagne menu, not to mention leading culinary prowess. This year they invite diners to educate their palate while enjoying an evening of convivial discussion amongst like-minded wine enthusiasts, in one of the world’s finest establishments.

For those guests travelling from Asia and wishing to extend the Claridge’s experience, the hotel offers a range of suites to satisfy all tastes, brimming with style and character. The spacious and luxurious Claridge’s Deluxe Junior Suites and Mayfair Suites are available for £495 per suite per night including full English breakfast*

The Wine Dinner experience begins at 7.00pm with aperitifs and an informal introduction to the wines of the evening from the wine-maker. Guests will enjoy an authentic insight into the wine-making process, the origins of the grape and the character of the wine maker, while they impart their industry expertise and individual passion. From the vineyard to Claridge’s, the dinners bring a distinguished authority to guest’s tables, likely to delight the most ardent of food and wine aficionados.

Dinner is served from 7.45pm in the decadent surroundings of the Reading Room, with its sleek, Art Deco inspired fireplaces, striking leather columns, richly cushioned chairs and banquettes, it combines chic style with relaxed comfort. Guests will choose from a delicious menu, meticulously crafted to perfectly complement the wines selected for the evening. Each of the five courses will be paired with a different wine, selected by the celebrated wine-maker of the evening.

The programme will continue on selected dates throughout the year. These fully inclusive experiences are priced at £170.00 per person. Limited spaces are available so an early reservation is strongly recommended. For reservations, please call +44 (0)20 7409 6307

* This rate is available until December 2009, subject to VAT of 15% and discretionary service charge of 5%. For reservations, please call +44 (0) 7107 8842

About Maybourne Hotel Group
Maybourne Hotel Group whose headquarters is in Mayfair, London, owns and manages, Claridges, The Connaught and The Berkeley three of the world’s most renowned hotels. Maybourne hotels are committed to delivering authentic and unique guest experiences that reflect the individual nature of its hotels, its guests and its people whilst maintaining a timeless elegance and intuitive service style that are the hallmarks of its properties.