Wine Tastings

An evening comparing some of the best Red wines from around the world and comparing the differing styles of New World vs Old World. A range of delicious Red wines including: Pinot Noir, Merlot, perhaps Syrah, or is it Shiraz?

Come and experience our most popular event - Starting with Champagne, with a delicious two-course lunch surrounded by 12 more superb wines. Friendly, informal and fun - no previous experience necessary - Relax and sip back our delicious wines!

Another chance to taste some of the best wines from my cellar. This time at least six wines from the fabulous 2009 vintage. Drinking beaufiully and of course all premium wines. I can't wait! 

Weekday Afternoon Course.  This beginner to intermediate level qualification course provides a structured exploration of the world of wine and is suitable for both wine industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.  Individuals on this course will gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, candidates will explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe wines with confidence.

Online WEEKDAY EVENINGS.  The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the ideal starting point for anybody new to wine or those beginning a career in wine or hospitality. 

Petulant, Tempestuous Fickle Pinot Noir, but wow what a wine! Not to everyones taste but in my view there is nothing quite like Pinot Noir.

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wine Certificate is a good introductory first course for the wine enthusiast who wishes to be introduced in a structured way to - wine styles, storing and serving of wine, and food and wine matching and also provides the basic product knowledge and skills in the service and retail of wine to prepare a person for their first job in hospitality or retail.

One of the very best food and wine pairings EVER! Fish and Chips with Champagne. Starting with a delightful sparkling wine, we will swiftly move on to the main event where we will taste three champagnes, with home (well... hotel) cooked Fish and chips. We'll follow with at least two further Sparkling wines. An evening to relax and enjoy tasting some fantastic champagne, fish and chips.

Merlot - The UK's favourite wine/grape. And why not, it produces fantastic wine. Smooth, rich and easy to drink to some of the most premium and complex wines in the world. 

Chargrilled steak paired with a wondeful range of top Malbecs. Join us for a fabulous evening tasting brilliant Malbec expertly paired with an excellent succulent steak, with pommes frites/chips.

Come and experience our most popular event - Starting with Champagne, with a delicious two-course lunch surrounded by 12 more superb wines. Friendly, informal and fun - no previous experience necessary - Relax and sip back our delicious wines!

WEEKEND COURSE.  The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the ideal starting point for anybody new to wine or those beginning a career in wine or hospitality.  

EVENING COURSE.  This beginner to intermediate level qualification course provides a structured exploration of the world of wine and is suitable for both wine industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.  Individuals on this course will gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, candidates will explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe wines with confidence.

Shiraz and Syrah. The same grape, depending on which country or style of wine produced. Northern Rhone in France is responsible for some of the very best Syrah's, and premium Australia regions like Barossa Valley and Hunter Valley making full bodied powerful Shiraz. With California also producing some excellent Syrah, we'll be in for a treat tasting these excellent wines.

Tonight we look at how different cheeses impact wine. With a wide selection of cheeses (and wines of course), we will discover which cheeses enhance which wines.

Come and experience our most popular event - Starting with Champagne, with a delicious two-course lunch surrounded by 12 more superb wines. Friendly, informal and fun - no previous experience necessary - Relax and sip back our delicious wines!

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wine Certificate is a good introductory first course for the wine enthusiast who wishes to be introduced in a structured way to - wine styles, storing and serving of wine, and food and wine matching and also provides the basic product knowledge and skills in the service and retail of wine to prepare a person for their first job in hospitality or retail.

Join us to celebrate the run-in to the festive season with a tasting of fine wines from one of Burgundy’s leading producers Maison Joseph Drouhin and for the opportunity to meet a representative from the Drouhin estate.

Have you ever wondered what is the purpose of Tuesdays? Well, we provide the answer: Three Tuesday evenings in December will see Rob and Geoff present two sherries, two ports, a Madeira and a Banyuls. These six fortified wines are wonderful to drink and their histories and production will fascinate you. We will visit Spain, Portugal and the south of France - but you don’t have to stir from your dining table. Geoff will suggest some tasty food matches to enjoy during this online fortifed feast, while you enjoy the wines, meeting fellow enthusiasts ‘face to face’. All the wine will be delivered to your door. This is why there are Tuesdays. Wine costs are extra...

Tonight we look at how different cheeses impact wine. With a wide selection of cheeses (and wines of course), we will discover which cheeses enhance which wines.

The perfect Christmas day? Well you'll need some wine, so join us tonight to taste some excellent white and red wines perfect for the Christmas table. Tonight we will be giving you tips on which wines to serve on Christmas day and what food to pair each wine with. Some very fine wines to savour and enjoy accompanied with some Christmas fayre.

The French arguably make the best sparkling wine in the world – Champagne, but other regions are catching up fast.  We'll taste a fantastic English fizz, which will give it a run for it's money.

Want to know more about wine? This evening will guide you through how to choose better wine, and will start you on your journey of wine discovery. If you know what you like but want to understand why - then this evening is for you. 

One of the very best food and wine pairings EVER! Fish and Chips with Champagne. Starting with a delightful sparkling wine, we will swiftly move on to the main event where we will taste three champagnes, with home (well... hotel) cooked Fish and chips. We'll follow with at least two further Sparkling wines. An evening to relax and enjoy tasting some fantastic champagne, fish and chips.

Tonight we look at how different cheeses impact wine. With a wide selection of cheeses (and wines of course), we will discover which cheeses enhance which wines.

This evening we will taste and compare the classic wine regions such as France, Spain, Germany, and Italy with wines from Chile, New Zealand, Australia, USA and Argentina, tasting several pairs of wines, made from the same grape variety, but different countries. Tasted blind (for a bit of fun). Which will you prefer?

A wonderful evening tasting 6 Ports paired with a selection of cheeses. A tasting devoted to this wintery warmer and the chance to sup it alongside some delicious cheeses.

Come and experience our most popular event - Starting with Champagne, with a delicious two-course lunch surrounded by 12 more superb wines. Friendly, informal and fun - no previous experience necessary - Relax and sip back our delicious wines!

Spain is an intriguing mixture of old and new - winemakers are combining traditional grape varieties like Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Carinena with ‘international’ grape varieties, to produce stunning new wines. Regions such as Navarra & Ribera del Duero, are leading the charge.

Want to know more about wine? This evening will guide you through how to choose better wine, and will start you on your journey of wine discovery. If you know what you like but want to understand why - then this evening is for you. 

Tonight we look at how different cheeses impact wine. With a wide selection of cheeses (and wines of course), we will discover which cheeses enhance which wines.

A wonderful evening tasting 6 Ports paired with a selection of cheeses. A tasting devoted to this wintery warmer and the chance to sup it alongside some delicious cheeses.

WEEKEND COURSE.  The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the ideal starting point for anybody new to wine or those beginning a career in wine or hospitality.  

Tonight we look at how different cheeses impact wine. With a wide selection of cheeses (and wines of course), we will discover which cheeses enhance which wines.

EVENING COURSE.  This beginner to intermediate level qualification course provides a structured exploration of the world of wine and is suitable for both wine industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.  Individuals on this course will gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, candidates will explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe wines with confidence.

An evening comparing some of the best Red wines from around the world and comparing the differing styles of New World vs Old World. A range of delicious Red wines including: Pinot Noir, Merlot, perhaps Syrah, or is it Shiraz?

It’s THE French Classic evening. Coq au Vin beautifully cooked by New Hall’s chef with six wonderful vins francais. And what a selection to choose from – merveilleux! Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Loire and the Rhone, there are beaucoups bons vins and we’ll pick some delights for you to match with your food. Vins rouge et blanc will be featured. Geoff Bolton will be your host for what will be a great evening. A bientot!

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to taste a vertical of EIGHT different vintages of Chateau Musar's flagship red wine Vintages, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002 and 2011. 

Like your reds ripe and smooth? This is your evening. We will taste 6+ delicious red wines, all different, but with one common theme - they will be smooth, rounded, and very moreish! 

Come and experience our most popular event - Starting with Champagne, with a delicious two-course lunch surrounded by 12 more superb wines. Friendly, informal and fun - no previous experience necessary - Relax and sip back our delicious wines!

Chargrilled steak paired with a wondeful range of top red wines. Join us for a fabulous evening tasting some fine red wines expertly paired with an excellent succulent steak, with pommes frites/chips.

Like your red wines big and bold - then look no further. We will be tasting 6+ huge red wines. They will be intense, full of flavour, deeply delicious with a long long finish. Some of your favourite wine regions will feature. Maybe Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Amarone, Barolo, or grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Shiraz, and Zinfandel. 

Chocolate and wine - what's not to love! A collection of yummy chocolate, expertly paired with at least 6 different wines. Some pairings will be obvious, some will surprise you. But what you will get is an evening crammed full of the two most delicious things in your life. And they are both considered aphrodisiacs, so be careful afterwards!

Tonight we look at how different cheeses impact wine. With a wide selection of cheeses (and wines of course), we will discover which cheeses enhance which wines.

Think you know what good wine tastes like? Of course you do - if you like it, it's a good wine - simple. But can you tell your posh from your plonk? Well no plonk actually, but a range of red wines at different price points, starting at £8 to over £30. Served blind will you be able to taste the difference. Come and join the fun...

Come and experience our most popular event - Starting with Champagne, with a delicious two-course lunch surrounded by 12 more superb wines. Friendly, informal and fun - no previous experience necessary - Relax and sip back our delicious wines!

Weekday Afternoon Course.  This beginner to intermediate level qualification course provides a structured exploration of the world of wine and is suitable for both wine industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.  Individuals on this course will gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, candidates will explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe wines with confidence.

Come and experience our most popular event - Starting with Champagne, with a delicious two-course lunch surrounded by 12 more superb wines. Friendly, informal and fun - no previous experience necessary - Relax and sip back our delicious wines!

An evening of fine wine expertly matched to a selection of charcuterie meats, mixed olive, grilled pepper and bread. At least 6 wines to be tasted, mainly red, but all wines carefully chosen to complement the delicious selection of charcuterie, beautifully prepared by the hotel chef.

Chargrilled steak paired with a wondeful range of top red wines. Join us for a fabulous evening tasting some fine red wines expertly paired with an excellent succulent steak, with pommes frites/chips.

Tonight we look at how different cheeses impact wine. With a wide selection of cheeses (and wines of course), we will discover which cheeses enhance which wines.

A fabulous selection of wines, carefully selected to match with charcuterie and cheeses. Geoff, your local wine expert, will bring some of his favourite wines and pairing with a wonderful range of cold meats and cheese.

Tonight we look at how different cheeses impact wine. With a wide selection of cheeses (and wines of course), we will discover which cheeses enhance which wines.

An evening for English (and Welsh) wine lovers. We will be exploring and discovering all that's good about English wine. We'll taste some wines from local wineries and from all over the UK. We'll seek out the best local and English cheeses to complement these wines. And of course it's St Georges day - what a better way to celebrate

Join us on this Grand tour as we try to squeeze into one evening the sheer diversity of wine styles France produce. Birthplace of “modern” wine, you’ll learn all about the grape varieties you know and love, including, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and many more. You’ll taste at least six excellent French wines, and discover wine regions that produce these grapes. Find out what ‘terroir’ mean and finally get a grasp on that baffling French wine label.

Come and experience our most popular event - Starting with Champagne, with a delicious two-course lunch surrounded by 12 more superb wines. Friendly, informal and fun - no previous experience necessary - Relax and sip back our delicious wines!

One of the very best food and wine pairings EVER! Fish and Chips with Champagne. Starting with a delightful sparkling wine, we will swiftly move on to the main event where we will taste three champagnes, with home (well... hotel) cooked Fish and chips. We'll follow with at least two further Sparkling wines. An evening to relax and enjoy tasting some fantastic champagne, fish and chips.

Come and experience our most popular event - Starting with Champagne, with a delicious two-course lunch surrounded by 12 more superb wines. Friendly, informal and fun - no previous experience necessary - Relax and sip back our delicious wines!

Gin is on a roll in the UK at the moment with new micro-distilleries opening up seemingly every month in the UK but what is gin, where was it first made, which country drinks the most gin and what are the styles of gin available today?

J’aime Bourgogne, rouge et blanc. Some of the greatest wines in the world come from this tiny region in eastern France. Here the Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs reach heights all other wine makers aspire to – and we’ll be tasting them tonight. You’ll be guided round the region and its wines by Geoff Bolton as well as enjoying a meal lovingly prepared by New Hall’s chef. A date for your diary, certainement.