Residents and guests at a Basingstoke care home enjoyed an evening of wine tasting.

The event at Ashcombe House Care Home featured a variety of wines including dessert wines, reds and rosés.

The selection of six bottles was provided by Majestic, with staff Richard and Finn from the company offering insights into the origins and characteristics of each wine.

The care home's hospitality team prepared a spread of sweet and savoury treats to complement the wines.

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Richard and Finn from Majestic offered insights into the wines (Image: Ashcombe House Care Home) Residents had the opportunity to learn about different notes and blends, from floral and fruity to zesty, bitter and earthy.

The wine tasting was part of Ashcombe House's lifestyle enrichment programme, which aims to provide engaging activities for residents.

General manager Louise said: "It was lovely to see our residents and guests enjoying such a wonderful evening.

"We always strive to provide a diverse range of activities, and this wine tasting has been one of our favourites."

One resident said: "We’ve had a lot of fun this evening. It’s great to get together and try different wines.

"My favourite was definitely the orange wine, and the food was delicious."

The wine tasting event was a resounding success, bringing joy to residents and guests alike, and showcasing Ashcombe House’s commitment to creating memorable experiences.