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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Sat 03
Jun
- 2023 -
Sparkling Wines from Europe, from Prosecco to Cava & Franciacorta!
Taste some truly amazing sparkling wines from Italy and Spain. Which one will you fall in love with?
£40.00
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Sat 10
Jun
- 2023 -
Steak & Wine Pairing Workshop at Quob Park Vineyards
Quob Park Vineyard
7:00pm
When it comes to pairing food and wine, most people know the old and outdated adage of “red wine with red meat and white wine with white meat”. No more! Nowadays, it is all about the cut of beef itself AND the sauces served alongside
£70.00
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Sat 17
Jun
- 2023 -
Cheese & Charcuterie and 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 and yummy! ;-)
£40.00
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Sat 24
Jun
- 2023 -
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.
£40.00
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Sat 01
Jul
- 2023 -
Sparkling Wines from the New World, from South Africa & Australia to England + MEET THE VINEYARD OWNER!
TASTE SOME STUNNING SPARKLING WINES FROM CHILE, NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, ARGENTINA AS WELL AS SOME TRULY AMAZING ENGLISH SPARKLING WINES!
£40.00
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Sun 02
Jul
- 2023 -
Exclusive Vineyard Tour with Lunch & Tutored Tasting of Hampshire Sparkling Wines
Quob Park Vineyard
10:00am
Travel in style and discover Hampshire-based vineyards and their English sparkling wines through a guided tour and fun tutored tasting
£195.00
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Fri 07
Jul
- 2023 -
Gin & Tonic & Garnish Pairing Workshop
Be guided through mixology and learn how to serve THE perfect Gin & Tonic & Garnish mix for YOUR palate!
£40.00
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Sat 08
Jul
- 2023 -
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
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Sat 09
Sep
- 2023 -
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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Sat 09
Sep
- 2023 -
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
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Sun 10
Sep
- 2023 -
Exclusive Vineyard Tour with Lunch & Tutored Tasting of Hampshire Sparkling Wines
Quob Park Vineyard
10:00am
Travel in style and discover Hampshire-based vineyards and their English sparkling wines through a guided tour and fun tutored tasting
£195.00
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Sat 16
Sep
- 2023 -
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
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Fri 22
Sep
- 2023 -
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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Sat 23
Sep
- 2023 -
Fine French Wine Tasting (92 to 94 points from Robert Parker)
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Learn from the expert at this one-off EXCLUSIVE tutored tasting!
£95.00
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Fri 06
Oct
- 2023 -
Malbec from around the globe
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Can the New World - Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, South Africa - beat South-Western France in this BLIND tasting challenge? Well, come and find out!
£35.00
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Sat 07
Oct
- 2023 -
Steak & Wine Pairing Workshop at Quob Park Vineyard
Quob Park Vineyard
7:00pm
When it comes to pairing food and wine, most people know the old and outdated adage of “red wine with red meat and white wine with white meat”. No more! Nowadays, it is all about the cut of beef itself AND the sauces served alongside
£70.00
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Fri 13
Oct
- 2023 -
Chardonnay from around the globe
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
THERE ARE 15 DIFFERENT STYLES OF CHARDONNAY, so I can (and I will!) present one that you'll like! No more ABCs ("Anything But Chardonnay" drinkers) amongst us then ;-)
£35.00
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Sat 14
Oct
- 2023 -
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.
£40.00
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Fri 20
Oct
- 2023 -
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
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Fri 27
Oct
- 2023 -
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
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Fri 03
Nov
- 2023 -
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
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Sat 04
Nov
- 2023 -
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
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Fri 10
Nov
- 2023 -
Chateauneuf-du-Pape blends from around the globe
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Chateauneuf-du-Pape vs New World: Syrah/Shiraz & Grenache blends from Around the World
£35.00
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Fri 17
Nov
- 2023 -
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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Fri 24
Nov
- 2023 -
Old World vs New World Wines
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
This fascinating tasting will focus on the classic wine regions of ITALY, SPAIN, GERMANY, HUNGARY, etc., and compare them against the best of the New World.
£35.00
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Fri 01
Dec
- 2023 -
Whisky Tasting
These whisky tasting events are a treat for any whisky lover and make an interesting and unusual gift.
£40.00
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Sat 09
Dec
- 2023 -
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
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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!
£170.00
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