Like wine? Discover and explore new wines, grape varieties and regions. Learn which are the up and coming wine regions, what wines they produce, and where they can be brought. You'll learn how to decode a wine label, which foods pair better with wine, how to taste like a pro, discovering many new wines, all while you soak up the atmosphere of our lovely wine tasting evenings - just sip back and enjoy our wines ...
Prefer beers or spirits? We've got you covered too ... there are so many fun classes to choose from!
Relaxed and informal tasting evenings, come and make new friends; it's all very sociable!
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Thu 11
Dec
- 2025 -
Fine Champagne Tasting ... THE BEST OF THE BEST BUBBLES!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Join Cécile for a spectacular one-off tasting of fine champagne wines from her very own cellar, all aged to perfection! THE PERFECT TREAT FOR XMAS.
£110.00
Sat 10
Jan
- 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!!! ;-)
£42.50
Fri 16
Jan
- 2026 -
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.
£42.50
Sat 17
Jan
- 2026 -
Saturday 'Intro to the World of Wine' Course with Lunch & Champagne
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.
£115.00
Sat 17
Jan
- 2026 -
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.
£42.50
Sat 24
Jan
- 2026 -
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.
£42.50
Thu 29
Jan
- 2026 -
Authentic Turkish Food & Turkish Wine Pairing Dinner at Ottoman Kitchen
Enjoy 5 courses from the Ottoman Kitchen menu accompanied by 5 Turkish wines chosen by Sommelier Cecile Bergart of the Hampshire Wine School who'll talk about the wine pairing for every course. A fun and interactive night out!
£50.00
Fri 30
Jan
- 2026 -
Cheese & Wine Pairing Workshop
Learn the rules behind pairing wine & cheese succesfully and let's put the theory into practice for ourselves ... how fun!
£42.50
Fri 06
Feb
- 2026 -
Gin & Tonic & Garnish Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Be guided through mixology and learn how to serve THE perfect Gin & Tonic & Garnish mix for YOUR palate!
£42.50
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Sat 07
Feb
- 2026 -
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!
£95.00
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Fri 13
Feb
- 2026 -
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!
£47.50
Fri 27
Feb
- 2026 -
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.
£37.50
Sat 28
Feb
- 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 dishes with a Spanish twist.
£42.50
Fri 06
Mar
- 2026 -
USA & Australia
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
£37.50
Fri 13
Mar
- 2026 -
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!
£37.50
Sat 14
Mar
- 2026 -
Saturday 'Intro to the World of Wine' Course with Lunch & Champagne
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.
£115.00
Fri 20
Mar
- 2026 -
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.
£37.50
Fri 27
Mar
- 2026 -
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!
£42.50
Sat 28
Mar
- 2026 -
LEBANON
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
The wines of Lebanon have a rich history, and the Beqaa Valley, with its excellent height and temperature, makes some of the finest quality of red wines that are loved by wine connoisseurs across the globe.
£37.50
Fri 10
Apr
- 2026 -
PERU, BRAZIL & URUGUAY
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Forget about Chile & Argentina for a second, and let's experience the rest of what South America has to offer in terms of fabulous wines: Peru, Brazil & Uruguay! A tasting not to be missed!!!
£37.50
Sat 11
Apr
- 2026 -
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
Fri 17
Apr
- 2026 -
ITALY
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine Tasting on Italy. Time for some tasty traditional classics!
£37.50
Sat 18
Apr
- 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.
£42.50
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Fri 24
Apr
- 2026 -
Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Prepare yourself for an evening of indulgence with our Port & Cheese Pairing Workshop.
£47.50
Sat 25
Apr
- 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.
£115.00
Fri 01
May
- 2026 -
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 02
May
- 2026 -
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!
£47.50
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Fri 08
May
- 2026 -
Rum Tasting
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
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.
£42.50
Sat 09
May
- 2026 -
CORSICA
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
You can explore local Corsican grape varieties like Niellucio and Vermentino while learning about the island's unique winemaking traditions. It's France ... but with a massive twist! Don't miss out on this very different wine tasting.
£37.50
Sat 16
May
- 2026 -
Sweet Wines & Food Pairing Workshop
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Sweet wines, like Moscato, off-dry Riesling, Late Harvest Gewurztraminer, Port & particularly Sauternes, continue to delight us with their rich, fruity flavours regardless of the time of year. Let's pair them to perfection with cheese and dessert...
£42.50
Sat 23
May
- 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.
£42.50
Fri 05
Jun
- 2026 -
SYRAH / SHIRAZ
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
A rich, powerful, and sometimes meaty red wine that originated in the Rhône Valley of France. Syrah is the most planted grape in Australia, where they call it Shiraz. What a stunning grape! What beautiful styles of wine it produces!
£37.50
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Sat 06
Jun
- 2026 -
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!
£42.50
Fri 12
Jun
- 2026 -
PORTUGAL
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
So there you are, in front of the shelves, or perusing the wine list: how do you go about selecting the best Portuguese wine for the job? Let us show you how!
£37.50
Sat 13
Jun
- 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!!! ;-)
£42.50
Sat 04
Jul
- 2026 -
Sparkling Wines from Europe, from Prosecco to Cava, Cremant du Luxembourg & Franciacorta!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Taste some truly amazing sparkling wines from Italy and Spain. Which one will you fall in love with?
£42.50
Sat 01
Aug
- 2026 -
Sparkling Wines from the New World, from South Africa & the USA to England!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
TASTE SOME STUNNING SPARKLING WINES FROM CHILE, NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND THE UNITED STATES, AS WELL AS SOME TRULY AMAZING ENGLISH SPARKLING WINES!
£42.50
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