Jump 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 specific country's wine evening, through 3-week courses to specialist Master Classes.
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Tue 06
Jun
- 2023 -
Summer Masterclass Course
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
3 Tuesday evenings in 3 classic wine regions across June, July and August. Alsace, Piedmont, South Africa.
£120.00
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Tue 06
Jun
- 2023 -
Alsace Masterclass
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
Join us for a "deep dive" into the unique wines of Alsace. A French wine region like no other. Seven wines including a sparkling Cremant, a premium Grand Cru and a rare sweet Vendage Tardive.
£45.00
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Tue 11
Jul
- 2023 -
Piedmont Masterclass
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Join us for a unique opportunity to visit the home of some of Italy's best wines with this "deep dive" into Piedmont. Alongside five other lovely wines the highlight of this event is a comparison tasting of Barbaresco DOCG and Barolo DOCG.
£50.00
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Tue 15
Aug
- 2023 -
South Africa Masterclass
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
An evening sampling some wonderful wines from a country I fell in love with when I visited last year. South Africa's wines are without doubt the most improved and best value on the market.
£45.00
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Tue 17
Oct
- 2023 -
3-Week European Wine Course - Autumn 2023
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Taste over 20 wines from across Europe including famous wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Chianti and Rioja. Learn to "taste like a professional", no experience necessary, decode the mysteries of wine labels and discover your new favourite wine.
£120.00
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Tue 17
Oct
- 2023 -
The Tour de France
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
The most famous wine-producing country in the world produces a myriad of styles and most grape varieties you've heard of are grown here. In this special evening we taste seven classic French wines, and decode the mysterious word "Terroir".
£40.00
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Thu 19
Oct
- 2023 -
Champagne, Fizz, Fish and Chips
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
A well-kept secret, but one of the best food and wine combinations is fish and chips with Champagne! A decandantly indulgent evening.
£60.00
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Tue 24
Oct
- 2023 -
Magnificent Italy
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
A real treat as we visit the largest wine producing country in the world, to sample seven from its multitude of famous wines. We also explore the principles of ensuring your food and wine match perfectly.
£40.00
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Tue 31
Oct
- 2023 -
Discover Spain & Portugal
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
From super refreshing white wines, to oaky aged wines from classic indigenous grape varieties there is so much to enjoy here, all accompanied by some Spanish-themed snacks.
We also explore some of the science behind ageing wines in oak barrels.
£40.00
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Tue 14
Nov
- 2023 -
3-Week New World Wine Course Autumn 2023
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Taste 18 wines from around the world including wines from famous areas such as Marlborough, Barossa Valley and Stellenbosch. Learn to “taste like a professional” and explore many different grape varieties, some very well-known, some much ...
£120.00
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Tue 14
Nov
- 2023 -
Explore Australia & New Zealand
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
More than anywhere else, New Zealand and Australia are the flagbearers for the "Brave New World" of wine. If you've only ever drunk mass-produced supermarket wines you're in for a treat, with six great wines that are uniquely from "Down Under"
£40.00
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Tue 21
Nov
- 2023 -
Chile & Argentina - The Beautiful South
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Two of the UK's most popular countries for supplying wine, Chile for its dazzling array of fruity favourites and Argentina for its powerful Malbecs. Join us for this tasting and discover both countries have more to offer than you might think.
£40.00
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Tue 28
Nov
- 2023 -
South Africa & USA - A Grape Encounter
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Six lovely wines showcasing the very old "New World" winemaking of South Africa and what Californian wines can deliver away from those supermarket brands. Iconic Pinotage and Zinfandel backed by a host of other varieties basking in the sun.
£40.00
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Fri 01
Dec
- 2023 -
Sherry & Tapas Masterclass
The Lion and Pheasant Hotel
7:00pm
Sherry and tapas is uber chic. Find out why with our masterclass, where you will taste six classic Sherries with some lovely tapas.
£45.00
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Fri 08
Dec
- 2023 -
Port & Cheese Masterclass
St Chads Church Hall
7:00pm
A real Christmas treat. Six lovely Ports matched with some lovely cheese (and chocolate). Go on, indulge yourself, you know you want to...
£55.00
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Fri 15
Dec
- 2023 -
Christmas Wine & Food Masterclass
St Chads Church Hall
7:00pm
On this event we will taste a wonderful range of seven premium classic wines that take us through the ideal Christmas day.
£45.00
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