JoinHelen McGinn and Veronica Henry for an exclusive talk and wine tasting event. The two friends will discuss their latest sparkling books, Under a Riviera Moon and One Night at the Chteau, both set in the South of France.
During the talk, enjoy a tutored tasting of wines specially chosen to match the books, from a delicious Cremant de Bourgogne to a Cotes du Provence ros.
In addition to her novel writing, Helen regularly appears on BBC1s Saturday Kitchen as their resident wine expert and is the author behind the brilliant The Knackered Mothers Wine Guide. Veronica is the internationally acclaimed author of twenty-four novels published by Orion.
The festival would like to say a big thank you to Christopher Piper Wines for supplying all wines
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Standard | £30.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Helen Mcginn And Veronica Henry: The Perfect Pairing (17 Sept 2025) | ||
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Wednesday | 20:00 |
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