Like wine? Discover and explore new wines, grape varieties and regions. Learn which are the up and coming wine regions, what wines they produce, and where they can be brought. You'll learn how to decode a wine label, which foods pair better with wine, how to taste like a pro, discovering many new wines, all while you soak up the atmosphere of our lovely wine tasting evenings - just sip back and enjoy our wines ...
Prefer beers or spirits? We've got you covered too ... there are so many fun classes to choose from!
Relaxed and informal tasting evenings, come and make new friends; it's all very sociable!
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Sat 11
Jan
- 2025 -
French Cheese & French Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
We will be going through the rules behind pairing wine & food successfully, and then putting the theory into practice! How fun!!! ;-)
£42.50
Fri 17
Jan
- 2025 -
Italian Food & Italian Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The secret to drinking Italian is … it's all about the food! So let's learn to match the two to perfection.
£42.50
Sat 18
Jan
- 2025 -
Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
St James Tavern - Winchester
11:00am
Join us on an 'Introduction to Wine' day from 11.00am to 4.00pm including a glass of Champagne and a delicious 2-course lunch at St James Tavern.
£105.00
Fri 24
Jan
- 2025 -
Spanish Wine & Tapas Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The wines are very carefully selected by Hampshire Wine School and paired with different ingredients and dishes with a Spanish twist.
£42.50
Sat 01
Feb
- 2025 -
Cheese & Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Learn the rules behind pairing wine & cheese succesfully and let's put the theory into practice for ourselves ... how fun!
£42.50
Fri 07
Feb
- 2025 -
Gin & Tonic & Garnish Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Be guided through mixology and learn how to serve THE perfect Gin & Tonic & Garnish mix for YOUR palate!
£42.50
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Fri 21
Feb
- 2025 -
4-Week Course on the OLD WORLD Wine-Producing Countries - Clone
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
This 4-week course is a great way to spend an enjoyable FRIDAY evening learning about wine, with like-minded people, in a relaxed environment at the cosy and local St James Tavern in Winchester!
£135.00
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Fri 21
Feb
- 2025 -
French Whites
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of French White Wines!
£37.50
Sat 22
Feb
- 2025 -
Whisky Tasting
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
These whisky tasting events are a treat for any whisky lover and make an interesting and unusual gift.
£40.00
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Fri 28
Feb
- 2025 -
French Reds
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine tasting on Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhone Valley and South-Western France. Time for some blockbuster reds!
£37.50
Sat 01
Mar
- 2025 -
Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
St James Tavern - Winchester
11:00am
Join us on an 'Introduction to Wine' day from 11.00am to 4.00pm including a glass of Champagne and a delicious 2-course lunch at St James Tavern.
£105.00
Fri 07
Mar
- 2025 -
Italy
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine Tasting on Italy. Time for some tasty traditional classics!
£37.50
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Fri 14
Mar
- 2025 -
Spain
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Join us as we taste a selection of fantastic wines of Spain that are the buzz-words in the wine industry at the moment.
£37.50
Fri 21
Mar
- 2025 -
BULGARIA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Let's discover the diversity of Bulgarian wine and the unique wines we rarely see from the Thracian Lowlands PGI by tasting some of their wines!
£37.50
Sat 22
Mar
- 2025 -
The BEST of 'New Latitude' Wine-Producing Countries, from Canada to Brazil, via China, India, Japan & Thailand!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Let's discover stunning wines from, for example, Japan, Canada, China, Switzerland, India, Thailand, Brazil and Uruguay.
£37.50
Fri 28
Mar
- 2025 -
GREECE
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
I invite you to discover the unique flavours of Greek wines! From white to red wines, via a lively bubbly and a fun retsina ... all made with native grape varieties, chosen especially for their fabulous taste by yours truly.
£37.50
Sat 29
Mar
- 2025 -
Italian Food & Italian Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The secret to drinking Italian is … it's all about the food! So let's learn to match the two to perfection.
£42.50
Fri 04
Apr
- 2025 -
LEBANON
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The wines of Lebanon have a rich history, and the Beqaa Valley, with its excellent height and temperature, makes some of the finest quality of red wines that are loved by wine connoisseurs across the globe.
£37.50
Fri 11
Apr
- 2025 -
PERU, BRAZIL & URUGUAY
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Forget about Chile & Argentina for a second, and let's experience the rest of what South America has to offer in terms of fabulous wines: Peru, Brazil & Uruguay! A tasting not to be missed!!!
£37.50
Sat 12
Apr
- 2025 -
Spanish Wine & Tapas Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The wines are very carefully selected by Hampshire Wine School and paired with different ingredients and dishes with a Spanish twist.
£42.50
Thu 17
Apr
- 2025 -
Chocolate & Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The running to Easter would not be complete without a healthy handful of yummy chocolates!
£42.50
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Fri 25
Apr
- 2025 -
Rum Tasting
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Great on its own over ice, perfect blended with your favourite mixer, or shaken up in a cocktails, rum is the perfect drink for any occasion.
£40.00
Sat 26
Apr
- 2025 -
Saturday Day Course on France with Champagne & Lunch
St James Tavern - Winchester
11:00am
Join us on a fun tasting day from 11.00am to 4.00pm including a glass of Champagne and a delicious 2-course lunch at St James Tavern ... all about France, with your very own French Wine Expert!
£105.00
Fri 02
May
- 2025 -
ROMANIA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Located right on the 45th parallel and blessed with a myriad of rich mineral soils along with auspicious micro-climates, Romania is a wine connoisseur’s paradise and a great introduction to the world of wines, at the same time!
£37.50
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Sat 03
May
- 2025 -
Champagne Tasting & Sabrage!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Whilst sparkling wine is produced worldwide, champagne comes (like myself) from the Champagne region of France. So join me on a journey through vineyards, grapes, different styles and tastes and discover for yourself which one you prefer!
£47.50
Fri 06
Jun
- 2025 -
SLOVENIA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
With Alpine mountains, glacial lakes, virgin forests and fertile plains, the small nation of Slovenia offers vastly varied landscapes. It also produces some superb wines, many organic. Have you tried them yet?
£37.50
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Sat 07
Jun
- 2025 -
French Sparkling Wines - 6 Crémants
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Discover the Best French SPARKLING Wines
£42.50
Sat 05
Jul
- 2025 -
Sparkling Wines from Europe, from Prosecco to Cava, Cremant du Luxembourg & Franciacorta!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Taste some truly amazing sparkling wines from Italy and Spain. Which one will you fall in love with?
£42.50
Sat 02
Aug
- 2025 -
Sparkling Wines from the New World, from South Africa & the USA to England!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
TASTE SOME STUNNING SPARKLING WINES FROM CHILE, NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND THE UNITED STATES, AS WELL AS SOME TRULY AMAZING ENGLISH SPARKLING WINES!
£42.50
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