Having spent 24 years working in the wine trade, Sean has an extensive knowledge of wines and champagnes. He holds the Wines and Spirits Education Diploma and is a member of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, an exclusive club of Burgundy wine enthusiasts. Sean was ‘intronised’ into the club in a special ceremony at the twelfth-century Château du Clos de Vougeot in the Côte d'Or region of France alongside HRH The Princess Royal. At Flourish and Prosper, it is Sean who selects the wines, runs the wine courses and talks the most!

Flourish and Prosper sells an extensive range of more than 450 different wines. Areas of particular interest to Sean include Champagne and the wines of Spain, Portugal and New Zealand. 

Port & Madeira Tasting with Joanna Delaforce : Wednesday December 7th 7.30pm

Doyen and expert Port authority Joanna Delaforce will present a range of Croft, Fonseca & Taylors Ports alongside some delicious Madeira's from Henriques & Henriques.

Joanna is highly respected for her knowledge and tasting abilities. She is Chair of the Fortified tasting panel at the London International Wine Challenge one of the worlds leading wine competitions.

Joanna will I am sure be a fascinating and interesting speaker and this will be an evening not to be missed

Tickets are priced at £10 per person and available from the shop on Bridgegate, Howden, or by telephoning 01430 430006. Places are strictly limited and demand for tickets is likely to be high, so reserve yours now to avoid disappointment.

Tastings, Wine Classes, Wine Maker Dinners to be added