Vinopolis is London’s Wine Capital
January 14, 2009
The Vinopolis Wine Center is a restaurant, wine tasting facility, and wine museum rolled into one. It is located near London’s Globe Theater. Wines from all over the world are usually available at this center, in fact it is well known as England’s wine capital.
Vinopolis means “vine city” in Latin. It was launched in 1999, and today, London tourists are flocking to this center everyday.
Building Facilities
The building is similar to a tunnel, and divided into various rooms. Every room has been constructed for very special events. As you wander around, you will see the brick vaulted ceilings and graceful arches. In addition, the rooms house videos, images, artifacts, and displays.
There is a long history attached to Vinopolis Wine Center. Its main aim is to give information to people about wine production and consumption.
The place has an unusual atmosphere. The people who come here are interested in excursions, and they prefer to gain knowledge through enjoyment. Moreover, the professionals working in the wine center is well-informed enough to answer all of the visitor’s questions.
Visitor Tours
There are a lot of tours offered to visitors. And of course, these tours include a wine tasting event. Aside from this, you will know the health benefits of wine. As tourists, you can also receive information on types of wine, wine history, wine traditions, etc.
Visitors can discover how to taste different wines. You will sit comfortably on a small amphitheater and there is a 20-minute session on the right way to do it. Many factors are considered important: glancing, smelling, and drinking. Wine tasting instructions are usually divided into steps, and tourists receive the full description of the entire process.
You can also choose the type of wine you want to taste. There is a consultant who will ask you several questions. And depending on your answers, he will be able to determine the kinds of wine that you need to taste. On the wine table, you can see a selection of wines from countries such as Argentina, England, France, United States, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
There are also tables and cognitive charts where you can get more details, such as the taste advantages of wines. Moreover, look out for many interesting charts devoted to several spices, which are used for wine cocktails.
The Vinopolis tour will be very educational for you, and the employees are very informative and helpful. So if you plan to visit London city in the future, make sure you include Vinopolis as one of your destinations.
