Properly fortifying a townhouse was not merely a matter of making it secure against intruders. Its cellar too needed the fortification of copious quantities of fortified wines such as Port, Sherry and Madeira to withstand the rigours of Georgian entertaining. In this tutored tasting and talk, Richard Goodacre (Wine Expert and International Wine Judge) will explore six different styles of fortified wine and how they have developed since the eighteenth century. He will also look at fortified wines’ close association with England and, especially, York – which lays claim to founding the oldest Port house still in operation!
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July 2024
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Restoration: A Townhouse Reborn
Runs until 20 Oct 2024
£8 for adults, £7.50 for concessions, children 16 and under go free
August 2024
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Restoration: A Townhouse Reborn
Runs until 20 Oct 2024
£8 for adults, £7.50 for concessions, children 16 and under go free
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York Georgian Festival Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
Thursday 1 Aug 2024
September 2024
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Restoration: A Townhouse Reborn
Runs until 20 Oct 2024
£8 for adults, £7.50 for concessions, children 16 and under go free
October 2024
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Restoration: A Townhouse Reborn
Runs until 20 Oct 2024
£8 for adults, £7.50 for concessions, children 16 and under go free
November 2024
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