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Tasting Evenings

There's plenty of tastings to suit all sorts of wine/beer/gin/rum/whisky lovers, from enthusiastic amateurs to more seasoned tipplers. TASTINGS FOR EVERYONE! Evening tastings held in central Southampton and Winchester. 

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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Sparkling Wines from Europe, from Prosecco to Cava & Franciacorta!
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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Steak & Wine Pairing Workshop at Quob Park Vineyards
Sat 10
Jun
- 2023 -
Steak & Wine Pairing Workshop at Quob Park Vineyards
When it comes to pairing food and wine, most people know the old and outdated adage of “red wine with red meat and white wine with white meat”.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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Cheese & Charcuterie and Wine Pairing Workshop
Sat 17
Jun
- 2023 -
Cheese & Charcuterie and Wine Pairing Workshop
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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Spanish Wine & Tapas Pairing Workshop
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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Sparkling Wines from the New World, from South Africa & Australia to England + MEET THE VINEYARD OWNER!
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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Gin & Tonic & Garnish Pairing Workshop
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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Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
Sat 08
Jul
- 2023 -
Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
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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Cheese & Wine Pairing Workshop
Sat 09
Sep
- 2023 -
Cheese & Wine Pairing Workshop
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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Rum Tasting
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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Tasmania
Fri 15
Sep
- 2023 -
Tasmania
Welcome to the up-and-coming world of Tasmanian wine!
£35.00
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Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
Sat 16
Sep
- 2023 -
Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
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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Spanish Wine & Tapas Pairing Workshop
Fri 22
Sep
- 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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Fine French Wine Tasting (92 to 94 points from Robert Parker)
Sat 23
Sep
- 2023 -
Fine French Wine Tasting (92 to 94 points from Robert Parker)
Learn from the expert at this one-off EXCLUSIVE tutored tasting!
£95.00
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Malbec from around the globe
Fri 06
Oct
- 2023 -
Malbec from around the globe
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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Steak & Wine Pairing Workshop at Quob Park Vineyard
Sat 07
Oct
- 2023 -
Steak & Wine Pairing Workshop at Quob Park Vineyard
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
Gift options available
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Chardonnay from around the globe
Fri 13
Oct
- 2023 -
Chardonnay from around the globe
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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Italian Food & Italian Wine Pairing Workshop
Sat 14
Oct
- 2023 -
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.
£40.00
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Pinot Noir from around the globe
Fri 20
Oct
- 2023 -
Pinot Noir from around the globe
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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Bordeaux blends from around the globe
Fri 27
Oct
- 2023 -
Bordeaux blends from around the globe
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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Sauvignon Blanc from around the globe
Fri 03
Nov
- 2023 -
Sauvignon Blanc from around the globe
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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Whisky Tasting
Sat 04
Nov
- 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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Chateauneuf-du-Pape blends from around the globe
Fri 10
Nov
- 2023 -
Chateauneuf-du-Pape blends from around the globe
Chateauneuf-du-Pape vs New World: Syrah/Shiraz & Grenache blends from Around the World
£35.00
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Rosés & Fruity Reds: South of France vs New World
Fri 17
Nov
- 2023 -
Rosés & Fruity Reds: South of France vs New World
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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Old World vs New World Wines
Fri 24
Nov
- 2023 -
Old World vs New World Wines
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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Whisky Tasting
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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Champagne Tasting & Sabrage!
Sat 09
Dec
- 2023 -
Champagne Tasting & Sabrage!
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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