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 11
Oct
- 2024 -
Pinot Noir from around the globe
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Infuriating to grow, fascinating to taste, Pinot Noir is the "King of Red Grapes" and THE grape of great Burgundian red wines.
£35.00
Sat 12
Oct
- 2024 -
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.
£40.00
Fri 18
Oct
- 2024 -
Bordeaux blends from around the globe
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 blend? Watch this space ;-)
£35.00
Sat 19
Oct
- 2024 -
Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
St James Tavern - Winchester
11:00am
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.
£100.00
Fri 25
Oct
- 2024 -
Sauvignon Blanc from around the globe
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Let's sample the delights of the Loire Valley against those of the New World in terms of Sauvignon Blanc wines.
£35.00
Sat 02
Nov
- 2024 -
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 dishes with a Spanish twist.
£40.00
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Fri 08
Nov
- 2024 -
Rosés & Fruity Reds: South of France vs New World
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Even Hollywood comes to the South of France to make wines ... so let's put them to the taste and see whether Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Miraval Rosé wine can be any good ;-)
£35.00
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Sat 16
Nov
- 2024 -
Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Prepare yourself for an evening of indulgence with our Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop.
£45.00
Sat 23
Nov
- 2024 -
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!
£40.00
Fri 29
Nov
- 2024 -
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!
£40.00
Sat 30
Nov
- 2024 -
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!
£40.00
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Thu 05
Dec
- 2024 -
Champagne Tasting & Sabrage!
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!
£45.00
Sat 07
Dec
- 2024 -
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!
£40.00
Sat 18
Jan
- 2025 -
Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
St James Tavern - Winchester
11:00am
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
Sat 25
Jan
- 2025 -
Whisky & Food Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Pairing whisky with food? – it’s an eye-opening experience you will not want to miss! ON BURNS NIGHT!!!
£45.00
Sat 01
Feb
- 2025 -
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!
£42.50
Sat 22
Feb
- 2025 -
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.
£40.00
Sat 01
Mar
- 2025 -
Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
St James Tavern - Winchester
11:00am
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
Sat 08
Mar
- 2025 -
Crisps & Wine Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
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
Sat 22
Mar
- 2025 -
The BEST of 'New Latitude' Wine-Producing Countries, from Canada to Brazil, via China, India, Japan & Thailand!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Let's discover stunning wines from, for example, Japan, Canada, China, Switzerland, India, Thailand, Brazil and Uruguay.
£37.50
Sat 29
Mar
- 2025 -
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.
£42.50
Sat 12
Apr
- 2025 -
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 dishes with a Spanish twist.
£42.50
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Fri 25
Apr
- 2025 -
Rum Tasting
Great on its own over ice, perfect blended with your favourite mixer, or shaken up in a cocktails, rum is the perfect drink for any occasion.
£40.00
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!
£180.00
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