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Introductory

Unlock a world of wine on one of our introductory events. Emphasis is on having fun whilst tasting different wines side-by-side, guided by a friendly expert. You will begin to learn what you like and why.

If you want to dip your toe in the water - our INTRODUCTORY events are a great place to start. Choose a 2-hour Introduction to Wine evening (7pm-9pm) where we will show you how to taste like a Pro, explain a little about the basics, and guide you through 6 delicious wines from around the globe.

OR choose a full Saturday Wine Course (11am-4pm), with a delicious 2-course lunch, a glass of Champagne and a taste of 11 wines - it's a real treat for yourself and/or a friend.

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Saturday 'Intro to the World of Wine' Course with Lunch & Champagne
Sat 17
Jan
- 2026 -
Saturday 'Intro to the World of Wine' Course with Lunch & Champagne
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
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Authentic Turkish Food & Turkish Wine Pairing Dinner at Ottoman Kitchen
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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USA & Australia
Fri 06
Mar
- 2026 -
USA & Australia
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
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Crisps & Wine Pairing Workshop
Sat 07
Mar
- 2026 -
Crisps & Wine Pairing Workshop
Sometimes you just don't want to cook and there's nothing better than a good packet of crisps with your wine. Let's have some fun pairing the two!
£42.50
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Saturday 'Intro to the World of Wine' Course with Lunch & Champagne
Sat 14
Mar
- 2026 -
Saturday 'Intro to the World of Wine' Course with Lunch & Champagne
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
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LEBANON
Sat 28
Mar
- 2026 -
LEBANON
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
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PERU, BRAZIL & URUGUAY
Fri 10
Apr
- 2026 -
PERU, BRAZIL & URUGUAY
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
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ITALY
Fri 17
Apr
- 2026 -
ITALY
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine Tasting on Italy. Time for some tasty traditional classics!
£37.50
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Saturday 'Intro to the World of Wine' Course with Lunch & Champagne
Sat 25
Apr
- 2026 -
Saturday 'Intro to the World of Wine' Course with Lunch & Champagne
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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 4-Week Course on Sparkling Wines
Starts
Sat 02
May
- 2026 -
4-Week Course on Sparkling Wines
Quite possibly our most decadent 4-week course to date ... welcome to Fabulous Fizz!
£150.00
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Our World of Wine evenings focus on a particular country or region's wine or a specific grape variety, and guide you through a delicious selection of wines.

Food & Wine Pairing evenings are also ideal introductory level evening if you want to learn about how different wines match with different foods.

If you would prefer a more in-depth introduction to the world of wines – have a peek at our two 8-Week World of Wine courses. Level 1 looks at a different wine-producing country each night for 8 weeks, whereas Level 2 compares wines from the same grape variety and from around the globe BLIND. This course is a real eye-opener when it comes to your preferences.

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