OR you can jump straight into our EXPLORE events where you will discover more about different countries, regions, grape varieties, tastes and flavours and begin to understand why wines can taste so amazingly different! Anything from a World of Wine evening, through to 4-week and 8-week courses, and everything in between. You can even get a professional wine qualification!
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Fri 11
Jul
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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
Sat 19
Jul
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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
Fri 25
Jul
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SICILY
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
If you love Sicily and good wine, don’t miss the chance to get to know the native vines and to discover the interesting wine-growing realities of the island. "A must!" for all wine connoisseurs and Italian wine lovers.
£37.50
Fri 01
Aug
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MEXICO
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Although France, Italy and Spain are the 3 most famous wine culprits in the World, Latin American countries like Argentina and Chile also make some excellent wines, and Mexico is no exception! Discover what the Mexican wine industry has to offer us.
£37.50
Sat 02
Aug
- 2025 -
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
Fri 12
Sep
- 2025 -
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
Sat 13
Sep
- 2025 -
The Very, Very, Very Old World of Wine
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
When you think of wine producing countries in the Old World, Georgia, Lebanon, Israel, Greece, Hungary don’t necessarily spring to mind. But they were - and are again - producing a dizzying array of top quality wines. A TASTING NOT TO BE MISSED...
£37.50
Sat 20
Sep
- 2025 -
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
Wed 24
Sep
- 2025 -
A Taste of the Surrey Hills Vineyards (with SOLOS Holidays)
Embark on a relaxed, wine-filled getaway with Solos on this two-night escorted break in the heart of the Surrey Hills. Dive into the world of English wine, guided by Cecile, your wine tutor. Visit two exceptional local wineries (read 'how to book')
£0.00
Sat 27
Sep
- 2025 -
WINES FROM OLD VINES ... bring on the quality!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Age really matters when it comes to vines - we've scoured the globe for the finest examples of Old Vine wines. You really can 'taste the difference'!
£37.50
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Fri 03
Oct
- 2025 -
8-Week World of Wine Course by Grape Variety
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
All 50+ wines will be tasted BLIND in order for your tastebuds to learn even more, and thus make this course even more rewarding.
£275.00
Fri 03
Oct
- 2025 -
Sauvignon Blanc from around the World
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Let's sample the delights of the Loire Valley against those of the Old & New World in terms of Sauvignon Blanc wines! Let the battle begin in this super fun BLIND tasting ...
£37.50
Fri 10
Oct
- 2025 -
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!
£37.50
Fri 17
Oct
- 2025 -
Chardonnay from around the World
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 ;-)
£37.50
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Thu 23
Oct
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Fine Wines from My Own Cellar ... Aged to Perfection!
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
Learn from the expert at this one-off EXCLUSIVE fine wine tutored tasting!
£95.00
Fri 24
Oct
- 2025 -
Pinot Noir from around the World
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.
£37.50
Fri 31
Oct
- 2025 -
Malbec from around the World
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!
£37.50
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Sat 01
Nov
- 2025 -
Steak & Wine Pairing Workshop
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
£65.00
Fri 07
Nov
- 2025 -
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 Gris/Grigio, from lean, mean and a little bit green to lush, plush and mellow ... amaz...
£37.50
Fri 14
Nov
- 2025 -
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 blend? Watch this space ;-)
£37.50
Sat 15
Nov
- 2025 -
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 21
Nov
- 2025 -
Riesling from around the World
St James Tavern - Winchester
7:00pm
We have hand selected a world-class line up of mouth-watering and complex Rieslings from its spiritual homelands of Germany, Austria and Alsace and further afield in countries such as Australia, South Africa and the USA, all tasted BLIND!
£37.50
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Sat 22
Nov
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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
Sat 29
Nov
- 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 nibbles with a Spanish twist.
£42.50
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
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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