The Winemakers Toolkit

Ever wondered why some wines taste crisp and fresh, while others are creamy, buttery, toasty or wonderfully rich? It’s not just about the grape. What happens in the winery can make a huge difference to what ends up in your glass.

At The Winemaker’s Toolkit, we’ll explore the choices winemakers make and how they shape the wines we drink. From the clean, fresh character of stainless-steel fermentation to the vanilla and spice of oak ageing, and the extra texture that comes from lees contact, we’ll taste our way through the techniques that give wines their distinctive personalities.

This is a chance to go a little deeper than your usual wine tasting, with a hands-on look at the decisions behind the bottle. We’ll compare different styles, explore what each technique brings to a wine, and discover why winemakers choose one approach over another.

And don’t worry – you don’t need a wine qualification to join us. Whether you’re relatively new to wine or simply curious about what makes your favourite bottles taste the way they do, you’ll leave with a better understanding of what’s in your glass and a few new things to look out for next time you’re choosing a bottle.

Same grapes, different choices, fascinating results. Come and discover the winemaker’s toolkit!