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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 Day Course on France with Champagne & Lunch
Sat 26
Apr
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Saturday Day Course on France with Champagne & Lunch
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
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ROMANIA
Fri 02
May
- 2025 -
ROMANIA
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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Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
Sat 17
May
- 2025 -
Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
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
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SLOVENIA
Fri 06
Jun
- 2025 -
SLOVENIA
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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Crisps & Wine Pairing Workshop
Fri 20
Jun
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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!
£40.00
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Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
Sat 28
Jun
- 2025 -
Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
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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ALSACE
Sat 12
Jul
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ALSACE
Alsace is the smallest region in France, however it is a region packed tightly with culture, gastronomic delights and of course vineyards. Come and enjoy some its most beautiful wines!
£37.50
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SICILY
Fri 25
Jul
- 2025 -
SICILY
If you love Sicily and good wine, don’t miss the chance to get to know the native vines and to discover the interesting wine-growing realities of the island. "A must!" for all wine connoisseurs and Italian wine lovers.
£37.50
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MEXICO
Fri 01
Aug
- 2025 -
MEXICO
Although France, Italy and Spain are the 3 most famous wine culprits in the World, Latin American countries like Argentina and Chile also make some excellent wines, and Mexico is no exception! Discover what the Mexican wine industry has to offer us.
£37.50
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 8-Week World of Wine Course by Grape Variety
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Fri 26
Sep
- 2025 -
8-Week World of Wine Course by Grape Variety
All 50+ wines will be tasted BLIND in order for your tastebuds to learn even more, and thus make this course even more rewarding.
£275.00
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Pinot Gris/Grigio from around the World
Fri 07
Nov
- 2025 -
Pinot Gris/Grigio from around the World

What’s the difference between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio? Is it as simple as one is French and one is Italian? Find out in our down and dirty guide to Pinot Gris/Grigio, from lean, mean and a little bit green to lush, plush and mellow ... amaz...

£37.50
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Riesling from around the World
Fri 21
Nov
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Riesling from around the World
We have hand selected a world-class line up of mouth-watering and complex Rieslings from its spiritual homelands of Germany, Austria and Alsace and further afield in countries such as Australia, South Africa and the USA, all tasted BLIND!
£37.50
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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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