Our JUST FOR FUN experiences are great for treating yourself (and/or a friend!) to a pleasurable and relaxing evening tasting. Learn more if you want to, or just kick back, relax and drink some great wines with good company on these friendly and sociable evenings or weekends.
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Fri 30
Oct
- 2026 -
Chateauneuf-du-Pape blends from around the World
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Chateauneuf-du-Pape vs New World: Syrah/Shiraz & Grenache blends from Around the World, all tasted BLIND for even more fun!
£40.00
Sat 31
Oct
- 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.
£125.00
Fri 06
Nov
- 2026 -
Pinot Gris/Grigio from around the World
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
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 Grigio/Gris, from lean, mean and a little bit green to lush, plush and mellow ... amaz...
£40.00
Sat 07
Nov
- 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.
£45.00
Fri 13
Nov
- 2026 -
Bordeaux blends from around the World
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Let the battle between Old and New World begin! ... Who will win the war when it comes to a Bordeaux red blend? Watch this space ;-)
£40.00
Sat 14
Nov
- 2026 -
French Cheese & French Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
We will be going through the rules behind pairing wine & food successfully, and then putting the theory into practice! How fun!!! ;-)
£45.00
Fri 20
Nov
- 2026 -
English Sparkling Wines & Sabrage!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
TASTE SOME TRULY AMAZING ENGLISH SPARKLING WINES. There are the new kids on the block, and here to stay, as they are getting better and better every year!
£50.00
Sat 21
Nov
- 2026 -
Spanish Wine & Tapas Pairing Workshop
The wines are very carefully selected by Hampshire Wine School and paired with different ingredients and nibbles with a Spanish twist.
£45.00
Fri 27
Nov
- 2026 -
Xmas Food & Festive Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Have you ever wondered which wine to serve at your dinner party or what goes well with your Christmas lunch or Boxing Day cold dinner? – well, this is the tasting for you!
£45.00
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Sat 28
Nov
- 2026 -
Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Prepare yourself for an evening of indulgence with our Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop.
£50.00
Fri 04
Dec
- 2026 -
Xmas Food & Festive Wine Pairing Workshop
Have you ever wondered which wine to serve at your dinner party or what goes well with your Christmas lunch or Boxing Day cold dinner? – well, this is the tasting for you!
£45.00
Sat 05
Dec
- 2026 -
Fine Champagne Tasting ... THE 7 GRAPES OF CHAMPAGNE!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Join Cécile for a spectacular one-off tasting of 7 fine champagne wines from her very own cellar, showcasing the 7 - YES, 7!!! - grapes of Champagne! THE PERFECT TREAT FOR XMAS, AS THESE CHAMPAGNES ARE EXTREMELY RARE!!!
£95.00
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Wed 09
Dec
- 2026 -
Fine Champagne Tasting (from Small Growers) WITH SABRAGE!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Join 'Champagne Cécile' for a spectacular tasting of 7 fine champagne wines from her very own cellar, all from small growers ... NOT AVAILABLE IN THE UK! THE PERFECT TREAT FOR XMAS.
£70.00
Sat 09
Jan
- 2027 -
French Cheese & French Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
We will be going through the rules behind pairing wine & food successfully, and then putting the theory into practice! How fun!!! ;-)
£45.00
Fri 15
Jan
- 2027 -
Italian Food & Italian Wine Pairing Workshop
The secret to drinking Italian is … it's all about the food! So let's learn to match the two to perfection.
£45.00
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Sat 16
Jan
- 2027 -
No or Low Alcohol Wine Tasting
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
This (here-to-stay) no-alcohol craze, aka the "sober-curious" movement, is a social trend and health movement that involves reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption. So taste the VERY BEST of NO ALCOHOL sparkling and still wines with us!
£35.00
Fri 22
Jan
- 2027 -
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.
£45.00
Sat 23
Jan
- 2027 -
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.
£125.00
Sat 23
Jan
- 2027 -
Whisky Tasting
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
These whisky tasting events are a treat for any whisky lover and make an interesting and unusual gift.
£45.00
Fri 29
Jan
- 2027 -
Cheese & Wine Pairing Workshop
Learn the rules behind pairing wine & cheese succesfully and let's put the theory into practice for ourselves ... how fun!
£45.00
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Fri 05
Feb
- 2027 -
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 ... only 12 places available!
£90.00
Sat 06
Feb
- 2027 -
Wines from CHINA on Chinese New Year!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
TO CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR! An eye-opening tasting of modern Chinese wines reveals a world-class revolution! Bold reds from Ningxia boast power and structured tannins, while Yunnan's high-altitude vineyards yield elegant, perfume-driven whites.
£45.00
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Sat 13
Feb
- 2027 -
Champagne Tasting & Sabrage ... Perfect for Valentine's Day!
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!
£50.00
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Fri 19
Feb
- 2027 -
8-Week World of Wine Course by Country
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
This 8-week course is a great way to spend an enjoyable FRIDAY evening learning about wine, with like-minded people, in a relaxed environment at a local and cosy pub!
£290.00
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Fri 19
Feb
- 2027 -
FRENCH WHITES
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of French White Wines!
£40.00
Sat 20
Feb
- 2027 -
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.
£125.00
Sat 20
Feb
- 2027 -
Whisky Tasting
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
These whisky tasting events are a treat for any whisky lover and make an interesting and unusual gift.
£45.00
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Fri 26
Feb
- 2027 -
FRENCH REDS
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine tasting on Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhone Valley and South-Western France. Time for some blockbuster reds!
£40.00
Sat 27
Feb
- 2027 -
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!
£45.00
Fri 05
Mar
- 2027 -
Wines from ITALY
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine Tasting on Italy. Time for some tasty traditional classics!
£40.00
Sat 06
Mar
- 2027 -
Cheese & Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Learn the rules behind pairing wine & cheese succesfully and let's put the theory into practice for ourselves ... how fun!
£45.00
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Fri 12
Mar
- 2027 -
Wines from SPAIN
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Join us as we taste a selection of fantastic wines of Spain that are the buzz-words in the wine industry at the moment.
£40.00
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Sat 13
Mar
- 2027 -
Wines from TURKEY
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Discover Turkey's vibrant wine scene in a fun tasting of ancient roots. You will love surprising indigenous grapes like Narince, offering crisp citrus notes, and Öküzgözü, bursting with juicy red fruit. It is an exciting, historic...
£40.00
Fri 19
Mar
- 2027 -
Wines from 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.
£40.00
Sat 20
Mar
- 2027 -
Chocolate & Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The running to Easter would not be complete without a healthy handful of yummy chocolates!
£45.00
Fri 02
Apr
- 2027 -
Wines from the US & OZ
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
£40.00
Sat 03
Apr
- 2027 -
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.
£45.00
Fri 09
Apr
- 2027 -
Wines from 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.
£40.00
Sat 10
Apr
- 2027 -
Italian Food & Italian Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The secret to drinking Italian is … it's all about the food! So let's learn to match the two to perfection.
£45.00
Fri 16
Apr
- 2027 -
Wines from 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!
£40.00
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Fri 23
Apr
- 2027 -
ENGLISH Sparkling & Still Wine Tasting
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Enjoy a night filled with award-winning English sparkling & still wines ... ON ST GEORGE'S DAY ... what a bubbly idea!
£50.00
Sat 24
Apr
- 2027 -
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.
£45.00
Fri 30
Apr
- 2027 -
Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Prepare yourself for an evening of indulgence with our Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop.
£50.00
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Sat 01
May
- 2027 -
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!
£45.00
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Fri 14
May
- 2027 -
ROSÉ Still & Sparkling Wines
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Savour the elegance of a rosé wine tasting, blending still and sparkling styles ... perfect for the warm season!
£50.00
Sat 15
May
- 2027 -
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.
£125.00
Fri 21
May
- 2027 -
WHITE Wines from SLOVENIA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Discover the rich heritage of Slovenia’s boutique vineyards in an interactive, educational wine tasting. Sip, laugh and test your palate as you learn why this hidden European gem is taking the WHITE wine world by storm.
£40.00
Sat 22
May
- 2027 -
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.
£45.00
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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