OR you can jump straight into our EXPLORE events where you will discover more about different countries, regions, grape varieties, tastes and flavours and begin to understand why wines can taste so amazingly different! Anything from a World of Wine evening, through to 4-week and 8-week courses, and everything in between. You can even get a professional wine qualification!
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Sat 17
Jan
- 2026 -
Saturday 'Intro to the World of Wine' Course with Lunch & Champagne
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.
£115.00
Fri 23
Jan
- 2026 -
The Very, Very, Very Old World of Wine
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
When you think of wine producing countries in the Old World, Georgia, Lebanon, Israel, Greece, Hungary don’t necessarily spring to mind. But they were - and are again - producing a dizzying array of top quality wines. A TASTING NOT TO BE MISSED...
£37.50
Sat 24
Jan
- 2026 -
Spanish Wine & Tapas Pairing Workshop
The wines are very carefully selected by Hampshire Wine School and paired with different ingredients and dishes with a Spanish twist.
£42.50
Thu 29
Jan
- 2026 -
Authentic Turkish Food & Turkish Wine Pairing Dinner at Ottoman Kitchen
Enjoy 5 courses from the Ottoman Kitchen menu accompanied by 5 Turkish wines chosen by Sommelier Cecile Bergart of the Hampshire Wine School who'll talk about the wine pairing for every course. A fun and interactive night out!
£50.00
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Sat 07
Feb
- 2026 -
Fine Wines from My Own Cellar
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Learn from the expert at this one-off EXCLUSIVE fine wine tutored tasting!
£95.00
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Fri 13
Feb
- 2026 -
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 27
Feb
- 2026 -
New Zealand
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Enjoy a selection of intensely aromatic, complex and powerful wines from down under - NEW ZEALAND STYLE! A real treat for your senses.
£37.50
Sat 28
Feb
- 2026 -
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
Fri 06
Mar
- 2026 -
USA & Australia
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Join us for a Wonderful World of Wine tasting on two marvellous New World wine -producing countries: the USA and Australia! Let's discover California, Washington State and Oregon PLUS Barossa Valley and Margaret River
£37.50
Fri 13
Mar
- 2026 -
South Africa
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
South Africa is one of the newest, fastest-growing entrants onto our supermarket and off-licence shelves. Let's discover some truly stunning South African wines altogether!
£37.50
Sat 14
Mar
- 2026 -
Saturday 'Intro to the World of Wine' Course with Lunch & Champagne
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.
£115.00
Fri 20
Mar
- 2026 -
Chile & Argentina
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine tasting on Chile & Argentina, focusing on affordable and high quality wines.
£37.50
Sat 28
Mar
- 2026 -
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 10
Apr
- 2026 -
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 18
Apr
- 2026 -
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 nibbles with a Spanish twist.
£42.50
Sat 25
Apr
- 2026 -
Saturday 'Intro to the World of Wine' Course with Lunch & Champagne
St James Tavern - Winchester
11:00am
Join us on a super fun 'Introduction to the World of Wine as it stands in 2026' course from 11.00am to 4.00pm including a glass of Champagne and a delicious 2-course lunch at St James Tavern.
£115.00
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Sat 02
May
- 2026 -
4-Week Course on Sparkling Wines
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Quite possibly our most decadent 4-week course to date ... welcome to Fabulous Fizz!
£150.00
Sat 02
May
- 2026 -
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
Sat 09
May
- 2026 -
CORSICA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
You can explore local Corsican grape varieties like Niellucio and Vermentino while learning about the island's unique winemaking traditions. It's France ... but with a massive twist! Don't miss out on this very different wine tasting.
£37.50
Sat 16
May
- 2026 -
Sweet Wines & Food Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Sweet wines, like Moscato, off-dry Riesling, Late Harvest Gewurztraminer, Port & particularly Sauternes, continue to delight us with their rich, fruity flavours regardless of the time of year. Let's pair them to perfection with cheese and dessert...
£42.50
Sat 23
May
- 2026 -
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 nibbles with a Spanish twist.
£42.50
Fri 05
Jun
- 2026 -
SYRAH / SHIRAZ
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
A rich, powerful, and sometimes meaty red wine that originated in the Rhône Valley of France. Syrah is the most planted grape in Australia, where they call it Shiraz. What a stunning grape! What beautiful styles of wine it produces!
£37.50
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Sat 06
Jun
- 2026 -
French Sparkling Wines - 6 Crémants
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Discover the Best French SPARKLING Wines - the Crémants are THE best under-valued, under-rated sparkling wines from France ... to be discovered NOW!
£42.50
Fri 12
Jun
- 2026 -
PORTUGAL
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
So there you are, in front of the shelves, or perusing the wine list: how do you go about selecting the best Portuguese wine for the job? Let us show you how!
£37.50
Sat 01
Aug
- 2026 -
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
ONLINE WINE CLUB
Joining our monthly virtual wine club could help you discover styles of wine you might not otherwise dare to try. Become wine savvy ... in good company!
£190.00
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