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Unlock a world of wine on one of our introductory events. Emphasis is on having fun whilst tasting different wines side-by-side, guided by a friendly expert. You will begin to learn what you like and why.

If you want to dip your toe in the water - our INTRODUCTORY events are a great place to start. Choose a 2-hour Introduction to Wine evening (7pm-9pm) where we will show you how to taste like a Pro, explain a little about the basics, and guide you through 6 delicious wines from around the globe.

OR choose a full Saturday Wine Course (11am-4pm), with a delicious 2-course lunch, a glass of Champagne and a taste of 11 wines - it's a real treat for yourself and/or a friend.

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Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
Sat 18
Jan
- 2025 -
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. 
£105.00
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 4-Week Course on the OLD WORLD Wine-Producing Countries           - Clone
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Fri 21
Feb
- 2025 -
4-Week Course on the OLD WORLD Wine-Producing Countries - Clone
This 4-week course is a great way to spend an enjoyable FRIDAY evening learning about wine, with like-minded people, in a relaxed environment at the cosy and local St James Tavern in Winchester! 
£135.00
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French Reds
Fri 28
Feb
- 2025 -
French Reds
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine tasting on Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhone Valley and South-Western France. Time for some blockbuster reds!
£37.50
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Saturday 'Introduction to Wine' Course
Sat 01
Mar
- 2025 -
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. 
£105.00
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Italy
Fri 07
Mar
- 2025 -
Italy
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine Tasting on Italy. Time for some tasty traditional classics!
£37.50
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Crisps & Wine Pairing Workshop
Sat 08
Mar
- 2025 -
Crisps & Wine Pairing Workshop
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
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Spain
Fri 14
Mar
- 2025 -
Spain
Join us as we taste a selection of fantastic wines of Spain that are the buzz-words in the wine industry at the moment.
£37.50
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BULGARIA
Fri 21
Mar
- 2025 -
BULGARIA
Let's discover the diversity of Bulgarian wine and the unique wines we rarely see from the Thracian Lowlands PGI by tasting some of their wines!
£37.50
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GREECE
Fri 28
Mar
- 2025 -
GREECE
I invite you to discover the unique flavours of Greek wines! From white to red wines, via a lively bubbly and a fun retsina ... all made with native grape varieties, chosen especially for their fabulous taste by yours truly.
£37.50
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LEBANON
Fri 04
Apr
- 2025 -
LEBANON
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
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PERU, BRAZIL & URUGUAY
Fri 11
Apr
- 2025 -
PERU, BRAZIL & URUGUAY
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
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Saturday Day Course on France with Champagne & Lunch
Sat 26
Apr
- 2025 -
Saturday Day Course on France with Champagne & Lunch
Join us on a fun tasting day from 11.00am to 4.00pm including a glass of Champagne and a delicious 2-course lunch at St James Tavern ... all about France, with your very own French Wine Expert!
£105.00
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 4-Week Course on Sparkling Wines
Starts
Sat 03
May
- 2025 -
4-Week Course on Sparkling Wines
Quite possibly our most decadent 4-week course to date ... welcome to Fabulous Fizz at St James Tavern!
£150.00
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Our World of Wine evenings focus on a particular country or region's wine or a specific grape variety, and guide you through a delicious selection of wines.

Food & Wine Pairing evenings are also ideal introductory level evening if you want to learn about how different wines match with different foods.

If you would prefer a more in-depth introduction to the world of wines – have a peek at our two 8-Week World of Wine courses. Level 1 looks at a different wine-producing country each night for 8 weeks, whereas Level 2 compares wines from the same grape variety and from around the globe BLIND. This course is a real eye-opener when it comes to your preferences.

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